[wbradley]

Originally Posted by Opie

The prior statement:


...assumes that not wearing a mask impacts others. That assumption is false for those that are not infected. A simple test can tell us if we are, or are not infected...those not infected, and/or vaccinated should be free to go maskless....assuming everyone is a carrier/spreader is a false assumption.

Opie , It seems you really like to ride the edge of this don't you.

It seems you find mask wearing objectionable to the extent that you would prefer to go shopping, dining, in public etc. maskless and that's fine if it's allowed where you live. It's my choice if I want to be out there with you or not and in my case I have been fortunate that I have really only gone out for groceries and necessity rather than to be out there working every day. Assuming most people are wearing masks simply because it puts others around them at ease, and they are willing to make that concession in order to do this without a philosophical rant whether they know they are infected or not. Almost like gun laws, leave it up to individuals to carry the power to easily kill others and trust they are doing the right thing. Statistically, a very tiny percentage of people have shooting rampages, but we will never open up gun availability to citizens here. I do believe there are times when government authority is necessary mostly pertaining to the overall safety of it's citizens. Not sure why I keep hearing screaming LIBERTY!!! but in the background there is the word safety!! barely acknowledged. Anyway, the guy working Starbucks at $14/hr to finish his graduate degree really appreciates the plexiglass that keeps you separated.