What I think about wearing a mask (Page 10): Sounds like you have decided that all of the arguments against your beliefs are invalid. That’s real open minded of you.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

Paladin48 wrote:

You must be a "compliant sheep of a citizen" No substantive argument (FACTS !!!) so you go for the personal jab ... so sad that as a country we have people who drink the Kool Aid and don't ask questions. Do some research into why they are lying to you. Come back with FACTS that haven't been spoon fed to you.

Sounds like you have decided that all of the arguments against your beliefs are invalid. That’s real open minded of you.

machia Loc: NJ

gvarner wrote:

Sounds like you have decided that all of the arguments against your beliefs are invalid. That’s real open minded of you.

Describes our current political polarization in the country. The Left is especially guilty of this as they openly denounce the freedom of speech. Opposing views are considered invalid.
To consider ones humanity is only based on hypocritical rhetoric.

jaycoffman Loc: San Diego

JohnSwanda wrote:

That would only be true if wearing a mask provided absolute protection from the virus, which we know isn't true.

I'm sorry but I don't agree with you. There can always be some slippage if a great many people wear masks but if enough do then the virus can be slowed to manageable levels. That's been shown in many other countries.

I thought the subject statement was excellent and said it much more politely than I would. I tend to think that people who don't wear masks are inappropriately political and inconsiderate of others and people who do are considerate of others and understand it's a public health issue not a political one.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

jaycoffman wrote:

I'm sorry but I don't agree with you. There can al... (show quote)

Did you read the post I was replying to? It said that the people who are sick with the virus either didn't wear masks or were infected by someone who wasn't wearing a mask. But you can certainly get the virus while wearing a mask. I'm a big advocate of masks. I always wear one when in public. But it won't prevent me from getting the virus. It takes masks, distancing, and hand washing to reduce the spread of the virus.

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Dannj wrote:

That’s an interesting perspective. How do you feel about polluting the air, recycling, traffic regulations, etc.? Do you follow those?

AlColter Loc: Michigan

Mask wearing is not a political issue. It's an IQ test where everyone can see the results

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

AlColter wrote:

Mask wearing is not a political issue. It's an IQ test where everyone can see the results

paige1209

I agree with you 100% and wish that more people did too. I cannot believe that ADULTS refuse to hear the message. Stay well and thanks for sharing.

Lila (paige1209)

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

paige1209 wrote:

I agree with you 100% and wish that more people did too. I cannot believe that ADULTS refuse to hear the message. Stay well and thanks for sharing.

Lila (paige1209)

Adults are not determined by age.

jaycoffman Loc: San Diego

JohnSwanda wrote:

Did you read the post I was replying to? It said that the people who are sick with the virus either didn't wear masks or were infected by someone who wasn't wearing a mask. But you can certainly get the virus while wearing a mask. I'm a big advocate of masks. I always wear one when in public. But it won't prevent me from getting the virus. It takes masks, distancing, and hand washing to reduce the spread of the virus.

John, I am so embarrassed--please accept my apology. I was so taken by the original statement that I responded to your post as though it was to that. I completely agree with everything else you've just said.

cameranut Loc: North Carolina

Architect1776 wrote:

I hate wearing them.
They substantially cut down on oxygen intake and who knows the long term problems of oxygen deprivation.
Got this from a doctor directly who deals with this stuff.

Uhhh, does his staff, nurses, etc. fail to wear them too??????
What"stuff" is he "dealing" with? Is this a witch doctor?
Are the health care workers who wear them for 8-12 hours at a time having oxygen deprivation issues?
Were you just doing a tongue in cheek?

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

jaycoffman wrote:

John, I am so embarrassed--please accept my apology. I was so taken by the original statement that I responded to your post as though it was to that. I completely agree with everything else you've just said.

Stephan G

Architect1776 wrote:

So shall we wear masks every flu season seeing tha... (show quote)

Such brave words. It is easy to play ignorance when conveniently forgetting that Covid-19 has not shown its end game yet. Unlike previous flu pandemics, this one is looking for Round 2 through its mutations. I suggest that you do some research before you swallow your own bilge.

Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.

[quote=David Martin]Not sure what type of "doctor" gave you such misinformation.

I am an eighty two year old woman who has stage four pulmonary hypertension. I use oxygen 24/7. I can tolerate a mask for about fifteen minutes then the carbon dioxide levels start to build in my system. I have not been inside a store since January. I have not been to a bank or hair dresser since February. I have not hugged my children in six months. I have not seen my grandchildren or great grand children since December. To my good fortune I live in the country so I can sit on my front porch and wave at the neighbors as they pass by.
To stay sane, along with tree of my friends, I've taken on a project of sending cards and letters to people in the local nursing homes making certain they get some sort of outside contact on a daily basis. We try to include snap shots of local places hoping to prevent the feeling of total isolation. Meanwhile.....

The depression is starting to take over and I'm beginning to wonder if it's really worth the effort. I might not have Covid19 but it still owns what little bit of life I have left.There are days when I want to drive to a local bar and pay someone to breath on me! Anybody out there care to trade places with a person that CAN'T wear a mask?

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

cameranut wrote:

Uhhh, does his staff, nurses, etc. fail to wear them too??????
What"stuff" is he "dealing" with? Is this a witch doctor?
Are the health care workers who wear them for 8-12 hours at a time having oxygen deprivation issues?
Were you just doing a tongue in cheek?

No. He’s serious...and demented.