Summary: People are herded like cattle and protest/dissent will be demonised as part of the new norm; what will be the cost of the pandemic and will resistance to the status quo ever be permitted to resume?

Autonomy begone

Freedom of movement now done Staying at home should be fun The stores are shut, so there's nowhere to run

ID cards everywhere Cash payments are not fair Nothing you can share But don't despair

The leaders know best The government really cares Just ignore the hairs As bad karma dares

Freedom of speech kills Don't panic-buy pills Neighbours have the shrills Stay isolated when you cannot pay the bills ⬆

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