The media and state governments have irrevocably destroyed our innate mental and emotional stability by pitting Australians against each other.

When I talk about my recent article Normal People have been ‘Scared Stupid’ by Covid, a common reaction is for people’s eyes to widen before they move in towards me. With a pained expression, and in whispered tones, they’ll confess to the loss of close friendships or relationships broken due to disagreement about mask and vaccine mandates.