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There is evident frustration with the opaque and capricious nature of these regulations. The speaker criticizes the policymakers for making rules that "destroyed the lives of children" and "businesses," calling them oppressive violations of constitutional norms and basic rights. The implication is that these measures were enforced without sufficient justification, leading to widespread harm.
The Moral and Political Judgment
A striking part of the account involves the laughter and dismissiveness of the officials. The speaker notes that these officials—particularly the health secretary—laughed about the restrictive policies, seemingly confident in their self-perceived righteousness and expertise.