So, there I was on Friday morning after a bit of a sleep in, and I wake up to find a beautiful day. After a quick discussion with wife Katie, we decided that, hey, why not invite some friends over for a barbecue. So, we checked the supplies, which were limited, and worked out we would need meats and salads and, of course, a few beersies. But imagine my shock and horror when I realised that it was actually one of those awful days when I couldn't actually stock up.
Now, I fully understand the "real" reason for Easter, and the corresponding laws that surround the weekend. But really the law is an ass in this instance, isn't it?
As for the argument that people need days off to spend with family, what about all those workers who are at industries that do stay open. And isn't that why we all get annual leave? If you want Easter off for whatever reason, religious or otherwise, take planned leave.
It also got me wondering if there's a case of reverse religious discrimination. You see, I am a firm non-believer. Does it make me a bad or evil person? Not at all, we still have strong values, based on real life rights and wrongs, not a certain book. We have close friends who are regular church-goers, and we respect each other's opinions and never force our beliefs on each other. But because of a law based on religion, am I being discriminated against by not being able to buy the food and drinks I want on three particular days of the year?
Long bow to draw I know, but all other things aside I am a pretty resourceful person, and managed to make it all happen and had a "Good Friday" night with some mates.
