In The Name of Corona

These are freaking uncertain times with an overwhelming clouds of fear and “slight” panic growing daily in our society. No doubt, Corona is real! A non-fictional “story” based on present true life events. On the other hand, I feel I’m starring in a horror movie, of which the masses slowly are converting into “zombies” of the state. Many choose “voluntarily” to appease the “gods of the world” through social pressure and emotional coercion. As main character, I resisted the transformation process. So far, I succeeded to escape the psychological entrapment, but for how long?

On December 1st, 2020 the Dutch government can proudly say they changed the constitution to make it mandatory for everyone from 13 years and above to wear a face mask in public places.

This was not compulsory, except for public transport. Yet I witnessed in the last two months several shops and eateries making it (almost) impossible to enter without masks on. Those notice signs: “NO mask, NO entry” or “Wear your mask here” at display. At the swimming pool where my son was a member. I saw a man being refused entry to escort his child, because he did not wear a mask. That was wrong! The regulation was not in effect at that time. As of December you can only get away with not wearing a mask, if you are unable to wear it due to health conditions.

My thoughts, views, questions on Covid-19, and its measures did not change much over the last 9 months. On the contrary, it confirmed how the future will be. I foresee those in power will have full control over what we do with our bodies, finances, social and business affairs. You know it’s not rocket science. It’s already happening everywhere to a certain extent. Some countries are faster than others because of their constitutions. Others like the Netherlands can change any law in a heartbeat for the sake of Corona.

In case you missed out (which I find hard to believe), there is a vaccine ready by early 2021 to fight a virus that is fast mutating. One of the “lucky” countries that can pump the “anti-virus” into the bodies of its citizens is the Netherlands. The “beautiful” thing is that there are millions of people that haven’t been tested positive for Corona, “eagerly” ready for a shot. That for a vaccine made in less than one year, which normally takes 10 – 15 years to manufacture. I wonder, do these people think everything will turn back to 2019, once they get inoculated? Or will they be exempted from sickness and dead?

For those of us not so happy about the fast arrival of the new vaccine, might face sanctions and rejections in all areas of our lives in the future. Surrender and follow the “happy, healthy” vaccinated people for your (social) privileges: visits to restaurants, exhibitions, parties, events and countries. Yeah, those privileges we took for granted, we are madly missing out on. I think it will divide us as a people. “First class” citizens that comply, enjoying the mentioned privileges. The other group, “the outcasts” in minority with limited to no concessions suppressed by mainstream society.

As much as we are trying our best to acclimatize to the new reality presented by Corona. The mandatory of the mouth masks proves that these choices will be made for us. This live movie we are filming made us all characters with “unknown” scripts. The high pressures from “the gods of the world” will determine what you eventually will do under extreme measures. Will you choose to join the zombies of the state? Or face the isolation, frustration and limitations that will become your life? How far are you planning to go? I don’t know when we will reach those scenes, but when we do, don’t say I didn’t prepare you ahead on the effects of Corona with this zombie version.

What is your take on the Corona measures (masks or vaccine) in your country? Share your thoughts here.

Images from:

Clem Onojeghuo – Unsplash

Swimming pool – Sportfondsenbad

Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona- Unsplash

Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona- Unsplash

Stefano Pollio – Unsplash

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