re: All the "no mask" people are full of crap

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Don't need to risk someone coughing on me walking to the bathroom. We can have the best of both worlds if people won't be idiots, but this thread does not inspire much hope in that.

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How would you wash your hands between eating with a fork at your table and going to the bathroom? Surely you wouldn’t touch your mask with your fork-soiled hands?

What did you do in public before this virus was discovered? I guess we’ll all just walk around taking masks on and off as needed until all communicable viruses are eradicated.

The "they are protecting others" mantra is propaganda. If you think about it, the whole "mask up" thing is 100% political saving face.

What if they open everything up, no masks, no social distancing, etc., and there is no spike, we don't all die? Then it is 100% obvious we didn't need to shut down in the first place. If they "open safely" and require, or strongly suggest (i.e. activate the Karens), masks, etc., and the numbers don't spike, then it's because we are all donning masks and doing things safely. Nevermind that anyone that knows statistics can easily compute the likelihood of anyone at the store in a 2 hour window of me being asymptomatic, myself included, and can easily see that the true risk factor is minimal, at best, whether we're wearing masks or not.

I've been working at the office 40 hours a week continuously. I hug my adult kids when they come visit. Last week, I hugged someone I hadn't seen for 5 or so years. I go to the stores as often as ever (typically every other day). I've been to the doctors office as recently as a week and a half ago, no masks required. They did my temp at the door, for show obviously, but didn't care once I was inside.

I'm a non-masker. If it becomes mandatory, I'll claim medical reason not to (I am slightly claustrophobic and it is difficult to breath wearing one). If that is not an option, for example I may be flying soon for business (and I'll gladly hop on a plane without any fear ... other than potentially crashing), I'll make one out of thin netting, or maybe order one I saw made from beads (ala belly dancer style). It would be equally effective as a bandana, and much easier to breath in.

As someone with permanent hearing loss, I would much rather if workers didn't have them as I can't always figure out what they are trying to say.

I don't fault anyone playing along and wearing one. Perhaps in addition to senior shopping hours, stores should implement separate germaphobe hours, and non-germaphobe hours so that we can all be happy and get along.

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We'll get back to normal once there's: A) Herd Immunity or B) a Vaccine.

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Yea, ok. One of those is indefinable, and the other will take months. You're an absolute fool if you think there won't be more new reasons to keep these silly policies afloat. See the "new normal" buzzword that is the media phrase of the month for May.

What about other viruses that are spread the exact same way? Are you going to wear a mask (which you take on and off constantly to eat and drink) when you dine out during flu season once there is a Covid vaccine? What about to tailgate? If not, then why?

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What about other viruses that are spread the exact same way? Are you going to wear a mask (which you take on and off constantly to eat and drink) when you dine out during flu season once there is a Covid vaccine? If not, then why?

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Other common viruses aren't as big of a threat to the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. You don't seem to be getting it isn't about me being afraid of getting the virus, it's spreading it to people that can't handle the virus. I personally am way more likely to die in a car accident this year than coronavirus.

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@Surgeon_General
Seriously people- STOP BUYING MASKS!

They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus, but if healthcare providers can’t get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk!

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I'm not sure why a tweet from over two months ago is relevant right now. Just b/c someone said something that is wrong, doesn't mean it shouldn't be revised. I think we all knew then that Surgeon General & CDC were full of shite and they were saying this b/c they knew there was a supply problem.

Fast forward to the present day... if it reduces spread and allows things to open up and more importantly, gives shoppers the confidence to go out and buy things, then let people wear a mask without being mocked. Otherwise, you will have a large number of people, whether you like it or not, sitting at home afraid to leave.

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Otherwise, you will have a large number of people, whether you like it or not, sitting at home afraid to leave.

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No one is responsible for those people's stupidity except for themselves.

Haven’t worn a mask yet and have no intention to. If I get sick I will gladly wear a mask. If required to I will do everything I can to avoid the places that require it.

It doesn't bother me that people choose to wear them. I have more faith in disposable gloves and hand washing more than anything.

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Otherwise, you will have a large number of people, whether you like it or not, sitting at home afraid to leave.

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No one is responsible for those people's stupidity except for themselves.

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But if everyone is truly worried about the economy, people need to be out and about spending money, right? That doesn't happen when people are holed up in their homes. It doesn't mean shite if things are open, but no one is patronizing the businesses.