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Originally Posted by Byte1

In 2018 (example) over 60,000 people died of the Flu in the U.S. What happened then? Walmart and some other stores offered handy wipes at the door to wipe the carts off. Anyone wear a mask now because of the flu?
I wear a mask when I go inside places of business ONLY for my spouse, or if there is a sign on the door. BUT, I only do it for my spouse because of her low immunity, diabetes and cancer survivor. Call me selfish if you wish, but I am not concerned about those that think that folks MUST wear protection for them when it is their choice as to mingle in public, not ours mandating their appearance. If someone does not wear a mask, I don't care. I wear one for my spouse, not for others. I never believed in a seat belt law either. I wear one, but I do not feel threatened if someone else does not. And I do not care if someone operates a motorcycle without a helmet. That is their choice, in a free country.
If you choose to wear a mask, fine because I do also. You are out of your mind if you think that you can insist that others wear a mask in public, when you have a choice as to being present or not. IF you think that those that don't wear a mask are being selfish, well.....I guess that is their right too. You cannot mandate charity, morals or common sense. If you do not like it that others are not agreeing with you, or not conforming to YOUR standards, that my friend is YOUR problem.

Argue all you wish as to what is best protection. I have a military gas mask at home that will trump your N95 all day long. I have a mask certified for lead paint removal that's better than your mask. So, if I say that my homemade cloth mask is good enough for me, then I guess you can say "I told you so" when I catch the virus. ANY protection is better than NO protection. But, if you want the ultimate protection, STAY HOME and quit worrying about what others are wearing.
Wars, plagues, fires, hurricanes and earthquakes are natures ways of thinning out the herd. I'm glad to see it working. Will I cry if someone I know dies of this? Of course, but I am not going to blame everyone that does not wear a mask. Living in the Villages, I fully expect to see a whole lot of neighbors and friends die before I go. Death is certain, no one gets out of this life alive.
When someone tells you that you are a fool for not wearing a mask, respond with "you're a fool for not pushing yourself away from the table before your limit" or "you're a fool for wearing that goofy outfit."
This is a FREE country, and you have the right to criticize me. Maybe 1/2% of criticism on the Internet MIGHT even be of value to me.
Wear or do not wear your mask. You are free to make your own choice. Wear a certified mask or wear a homemade mask. You are free to make your own choice. I care about my family. If you think I am selfish in my thinking, you may be right. You might find what I say offensive. I may find it funny. Maybe that is why I am a happier person than you.

I've been preaching the very same thing and have rcvd the PM's to prove it. lol I especially agree with your thinning the herd statement. This world of ours needs it badly!
Overweight people going out of their way at a store to tell me I should be wearing a mask for health reasons while there are 300,000 people dying here every year because they hadn't taken care of themselves for decades or more. It's a joke to me.