Very commercial, the rue Montorgueil, in the heart of Paris, does not give the image of a country in confinement this Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Even if the bars and restaurants have lowered the curtain and put away their terraces, many passers-by still pass each other.
Geoffray, 24, homeless man who stands around and knows everyone, spotted the free riders.
“Those who run and who never ran before;
elderly people whom I see morning, noon and evening… ”, observes the one who thinks that“ everyone has a role to play in the fight against the pandemic ”of Covid-19.
We meet Angélique, in her forties, in the process of generating, from her smartphone, a new travel certificate after having exceeded her hour devoted to the "walk", this time animated by the purchase of tea and chocolates.
“Basic necessities”, smiles this senior executive.
It is to this profile of citizens that Prime Minister Jean Castex addresses himself when he calls for "civility" and "respect" for the rules of confinement "intended to protect our health".
But Angélique does not seem ready to make an effort by reducing, for example, her outings as much as possible.
“I already play the game, I am 100% teleworking.
In my family, there are people with asthma that I no longer go to see.
Frankly, I have the impression of being civic, ”judges the one who will not“ change ”her“ habits ”and who imagines spending Christmas“ still confined ”.
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"Even if they strengthen the controls, we can still generate as many certificates as we want," continues his companion, consultant, who admits to having sprained confinement "only once" by going to the anniversary from a friend 3 km from home, after having checked the box “essential purchases”.
"A little room for maneuver"
Cyril, 37, a liberal nurse in the neighborhood, is indignant at the lack of good citizenship among some, for example these "friends who jog" or "a whole family who go out to shop".
"If everyone followed the instructions to the letter, it would allow us to have a good Christmas holiday", he encourages.
He finds "a pity, in the government message, to arrive" to have to ask for more firmness on the part of the police.
"If people had understood, we wouldn't need it," he said.
"To scare the French by playing Father Fouettard, it's ridiculous", tackle André, 56 years old.
"If everyone followed the instructions to the letter, it would allow us to have a good Christmas holiday", encourages Cyril, liberal nurse. / LP / Olivier Arandel
Rosalie, 20, a philosophy student, does not cheat except in exceptional circumstances.
“Actually, I don't go around the restrictions much.
I go out without a certificate when I cycle.
And I checked
Compelling Family Reason once
while visiting friends, ”she confesses.
It therefore has "a little leeway" to be completely in the nails.
“I would like to tell you that, yes, I will make an effort.
But not sure I'm getting there.
As Macron said, it's hard to be 20 years old in 2020, ”she breathes.
Arne, 45, who considers “infantilizing” the principle of certificates, has allowed himself “a drink with friends”.
“I don't think it's serious.
But it's true that if everyone thinks and acts like me, it becomes serious, ”he admits.
Ivan, 58 years old, cabinetmaker agrees with Jean Castex when he invites civism.
“But politicians and doctors should also speak with one and the same voice,” he suggests, regretting the dissonance that leads to indiscipline.
