Dear Editor:
RE: Rights eroded, July 30.
It is unfortunate that Doreen Henschel feels that her rights are being eroded because of a government-mandated directive to collect the names and phone number of people dining at restaurants in the current pandemic so that contact tracing can be done if someone else at the restaurant tests positive.
In order to make a reservation at a restaurant you have to give them your name and phone number; to submit a letter to this newspaper you have to supply your personal information. Can we assume that she does not mind supplying her information in those situations?
This has been an extremely difficult time for everyone; lives have been disrupted, people have lost their income.
Restaurants, bars, pubs, etc. are trying to get back on their feet. Let’s do our part and cooperate instead of thinking there is something nefarious about giving your name and phone number. Anyone can find us regardless.
Let’s try and get out of this as soon as possible by working together.
Jane Cullen,
Rockwood