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Originally Posted by Hugh

I can only go on what you post, and you are defending him...

It’s not black and white - there’s an enormous difference between Joe Public going to the corner shop, and one of the most influential political aides in the country driving 250 miles, when he was massively involved in drawing up the guidelines and restrictions.

It’s why someone shoplifting would be treated differently from a Police Officer robbing a bank - there’s a difference in scale, and the fact that those in authority and in positions of power should be held to higher standards.

I can only go on what you post, and you are defending him

Then read what I wrote properly. I never defended him. I was in "cast the first stone" mode, obviously. Then you concocted a whole load of diatribe as to what you surmised I supported in Cummings' behaviour.

It’s not black and white - there’s an enormous difference between Joe Public going to the corner shop, and one of the most influential political aides in the country driving 250 miles, when he was massively involved in drawing up the guidelines and restrictions.

I refer you to Matthew 7.

It’s why someone shoplifting would be treated differently from a Police Officer robbing a bank - there’s a difference in scale, and the fact that those in authority and in positions of power should be held to higher standards.

Don't you see that those who are judging him are having a feast?