Oh please, let me explain why you may get a hostile reaction… first, those of us who are not and never were vaccinated were socially othered by the 99 percent who got it all wrong (six feet was made up, vaccines don’t stop transmission, masks work by protecting others.. and all that nonsense) and might look at you mask wearers as part of a system that actively sought put us in isolation, lose our jobs, not allowed go out in public, required weekly testing using an invasive nasal swab and tried to pressure pure bloods to take the vaccine that science now shows may have negative efficacy. So, no, if we look at you with hate it’s because you earned it. You all were big government bootlickers and would be the first to put the jews on the trains. Your integrity and characters were tested and you all were found wanting. Personally, I like it when you weirdos wear masks, I know exactly who would betray me to the government in a heartbeat. Enjoy your turbo cancers and suddenly dying. For us pure strain humans, those without a gene therapy given via a shot, we have nothing but time to watch. It’s a marathon not a sprint. Oh, and me and my unvaccinated family are all healthy compared to our vaccinated family members and friends
For context, I'm someone with Long COVID, but I don't regularly wear masks in public, only in very high risk situations. I generally just use nasal spray.
There are perfectly valid reasons to not want people to wear a mask in public. Namely, that being a member of society requires having a face - and showing it.
Baring your face is important for readying facial expressions and conveying emotion. There's a reason that criminals are associated with wearing masks - they have something to hide.
Sure, among friends sitting down for a coffee or family sharing a meal, likely more is lost than gained. In a busy airport or subway? Not bringing sickness to your conference or home or losing the first week of your vacation is probably more gain than the loss of strangers' nuanced facial expressions as you flit past. Being able to trade smiles at your your neighborhood grocery store? Feels like it could go either way.
what an excellent piece of criticism, hits the nail on the head chefs kiss!
Look at all the triggered people in these comments, proving your essay's point.
Oh please, let me explain why you may get a hostile reaction… first, those of us who are not and never were vaccinated were socially othered by the 99 percent who got it all wrong (six feet was made up, vaccines don’t stop transmission, masks work by protecting others.. and all that nonsense) and might look at you mask wearers as part of a system that actively sought put us in isolation, lose our jobs, not allowed go out in public, required weekly testing using an invasive nasal swab and tried to pressure pure bloods to take the vaccine that science now shows may have negative efficacy. So, no, if we look at you with hate it’s because you earned it. You all were big government bootlickers and would be the first to put the jews on the trains. Your integrity and characters were tested and you all were found wanting. Personally, I like it when you weirdos wear masks, I know exactly who would betray me to the government in a heartbeat. Enjoy your turbo cancers and suddenly dying. For us pure strain humans, those without a gene therapy given via a shot, we have nothing but time to watch. It’s a marathon not a sprint. Oh, and me and my unvaccinated family are all healthy compared to our vaccinated family members and friends
he wasn't talking to you, dumdum.
For context, I'm someone with Long COVID, but I don't regularly wear masks in public, only in very high risk situations. I generally just use nasal spray.
There are perfectly valid reasons to not want people to wear a mask in public. Namely, that being a member of society requires having a face - and showing it.
Baring your face is important for readying facial expressions and conveying emotion. There's a reason that criminals are associated with wearing masks - they have something to hide.
Sure, among friends sitting down for a coffee or family sharing a meal, likely more is lost than gained. In a busy airport or subway? Not bringing sickness to your conference or home or losing the first week of your vacation is probably more gain than the loss of strangers' nuanced facial expressions as you flit past. Being able to trade smiles at your your neighborhood grocery store? Feels like it could go either way.
and also, there are clear masks that show the face, if that's truly the blocker.