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Really, is that too much to ask in return for being able to use our beautiful park during these tension-filled times?

Alas, the answer appears to be “yes.”

It does become worrisome.

If non-compliance continues — especially as the temperatures and crowd counts increase — what are the dangers?

Will there be a need to close the park?

Worst of all, will there be — or has there been — community transmission just because some people have demonstrated a forehead-slapping degree of inattentiveness?

Wascana Park is the best place to enjoy a walk, a ride or a jog, but exercising common sense is not part of the equation in some cases.

Inside and outside of the park, poor judgment is far too prevalent.

On Saturday, for example, a friend called me and related tales of drug-store horror.

Near the cashier, lines are painted on the floor, six feet apart. How basic does it have to be? Maintain social distancing! There isn’t even any need to estimate the COVID-conscious gap between humans.

Even so, one surly shopper was perhaps three feet away from the nearest customer. The cashier politely, and rightly, asked the gentleman (?) to move back behind the line. Before going in reverse, his objections were voiced.

What is it with some people?

Regardless of how many restrictions are imposed, we need to be able to visit the grocery store and the pharmacy. Some excursions are simply not optional.

A trip to the park is a privilege, not a right, in light of the current climate.