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CK writes:
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There were no ridiculously overkilled warnings, no
silly comments, and no trails for sporting events. We weren't treated as
educationally sub-normal beings, nor were we told to "wrap up warm" or drive
carefully. It was obviously considered that we were well able to make those
judgements for ourselves, without any assistance from the BBC.

We aren't encouraged to think for ourselves any more.

Further to this point, have you seen this news release on the UKMO's
website:

'Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office Ewen McCallum said: "With such a
prolonged cold snap people have to make sure they are warm during the
day and at night. And also wrap up well when they travel. Check on any
elderly or vulnerable relatives or neighbours."'

I don't want the elderly to come to any harm, but surely this sort of
stuff shouldn't be a matter for the Chief Meteorologist.
--
John Hall
"Think wrongly if you please,
but in all cases think for yourself."
Doris Lessing