[DrBrutyle109]

Originally Posted by kappy

The country of Taiwan (population almost 24 million) has had the virus under control from the beginning. In fact, there was not one new locally transmitted case of the virus for more than 200 days, NOT ONE! While Florida (population 21.5 million) has anywhere from 5000 - 10,000 cases every day. How does Taiwan do it? One of the main reasons is the mandatory use of masks in public.

Isn’t it time that we asked our representatives to make mask wearing mandatory in our state? Mandatory mask wearing is a small sacrifice for a short period of time in order to reduce and finally eliminate COVID-19? If the number of cases and deaths continue to increase, we may be forced to have another complete shutdown.


We don’t have to wait until the vaccines are distributed. Call our representatives and tell them that there should be a mandatory mask policy put in place immediately. The number for Gov. Ron DeSantis is 850-488-7146, for Sen. Dennis Baxley is 352-750-3133 and for Rep. Brett Hage is 352-315-4445. The phone numbers and/or email addresses for our county commissioners in Lake, Marion and Sumter can be found at the county websites.

Yes. You’re correct. We can absolutely trust the numbers from a a communist country. They’ve been so honest during the whole thing. Wow....I have some swamp land to sell. Let me know if you’re interested, I’ll give you a good price!

[DrBrutyle109]

You m glad you believe news coming from Taiwan

[angiefox10]

“ The COVID-19 virus exploded in The Villages on Monday as 157 new cases of the deadly virus were reported – the largest single-day jump in months.

Of those new cases, 100 were reported in the Sumter County portion of the sprawling mega-retirement mecca, while 49 were reported in Marion County and eight in the Lake County section of the community. Those cases brought the total number of positive results to 1,042 in Sumter County and 59 each in the Lake and Marion counties section of the sprawling retirement community.”

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by mp.scanland

Along with mask wearing, Taiwan strictly enforces quarantine protocols and vigorously does contact tracing and notificstion.

And where would you expect the entire US to get the manpower to enforce this? Oh yeah. Just like the normal answer, Call the police! NO They have better things to do than try and educate the ignorant. Wear your mask in public facilities, take it off outside. Simple!

[FosterMomma]

It’s true that drinking and smoking kill but it’s your decision to kill yourself, not others. Have at it.

Nowhere in the Constitution does it refer to the freedom to ignore mask mandates. It is those who are selfishly “living their lives” instead of taking a simple step to do their part that are transmitting this deadly disease.

It’s not fear (a most insulting and condescending remark) it’s consideration for others that prompts mask wearers to comply.

[sdeikenberry]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

You said it yourself----carriers with NO SYMPTOMS. So without coughing, sneezing, or spitting and doing nothing else but staying 6 feet away, just how do you think they can spread the virus? No, just breathing and talking in a normal tone won't do it.

With respect for your opinion, I disagree with you. It has been proven just normal breathing spreading the virus. Masks greatly help reduce the droplets containing the virus from leaving your area and/or spreading. They aren't perfect, but they greatly help reduce the spread. It's science and you can learn about it by googling it.

[nick demis]

Originally Posted by kappy

The country of Taiwan (population almost 24 million) has had the virus under control from the beginning. In fact, there was not one new locally transmitted case of the virus for more than 200 days, NOT ONE! While Florida (population 21.5 million) has anywhere from 5000 - 10,000 cases every day. How does Taiwan do it? One of the main reasons is the mandatory use of masks in public.

Isn’t it time that we asked our representatives to make mask wearing mandatory in our state? Mandatory mask wearing is a small sacrifice for a short period of time in order to reduce and finally eliminate COVID-19? If the number of cases and deaths continue to increase, we may be forced to have another complete shutdown.

We don’t have to wait until the vaccines are distributed. Call our representatives and tell them that there should be a mandatory mask policy put in place immediately. The number for Gov. Ron DeSantis is 850-488-7146, for Sen. Dennis Baxley is 352-750-3133 and for Rep. Brett Hage is 352-315-4445. The phone numbers and/or email addresses for our county commissioners in Lake, Marion and Sumter can be found at the county websites.

If they have gone 200 days without a single case and the virus only lasts for 14 days, why have they required masks for the past 186 days?

[bluecenturian]

The United States and Taiwan are distinctly different countries. The US is 3rd in population, Taiwan 56, US 2nd in GDP, Taiwan 21. Taiwan does not give any type of public assistance (welfare, unemployment, social security) and falls under control of the people’s republic of China. Taiwan is not part of the UN and their government is not held accountable to the World Court. More than half the population seek to reunify with PRC (which is communist). Their climate change has risen by more than double the average country, which means they are not enviro friendly.

If you feel Taiwan is doing such a fine job as a country I’m sure you can find a plane seat to take you their. Just make sure you are willing to deal with the bad as well as all the “wonderful” thet another country had to offer. I fought to protect my country and I will take her for all her faults because she is still better than any other country.

[Gunny2403]

No Way

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by kappy

The country of Taiwan (population almost 24 million) has had the virus under control from the beginning. In fact, there was not one new locally transmitted case of the virus for more than 200 days, NOT ONE! While Florida (population 21.5 million) has anywhere from 5000 - 10,000 cases every day. How does Taiwan do it? One of the main reasons is the mandatory use of masks in public.

Isn’t it time that we asked our representatives to make mask wearing mandatory in our state? Mandatory mask wearing is a small sacrifice for a short period of time in order to reduce and finally eliminate COVID-19? If the number of cases and deaths continue to increase, we may be forced to have another complete shutdown.


We don’t have to wait until the vaccines are distributed. Call our representatives and tell them that there should be a mandatory mask policy put in place immediately. The number for Gov. Ron DeSantis is 850-488-7146, for Sen. Dennis Baxley is 352-750-3133 and for Rep. Brett Hage is 352-315-4445. The phone numbers and/or email addresses for our county
commissioners in Lake, Marion and Sumter can be found at the county websites.

No Thank you, there are too many false positives that counts like Elon Musk was tested 4 times in one day 2 times positive and 2 Times negative, he did not have it, too many people had died of other causes and Covid was named as the cause of death, thank God we have a Constitution and a Bill of rights that stop the government from taking over. I was born in Cuba, went through Communism until we escaped, Government want POWER and will do whatever to subjugate their people, if it happens here, we have no where to go. God bless America, don’t allow our government to dictate what we can do.

[Art cov]

Originally Posted by FosterMomma

It’s true that drinking and smoking kill but it’s your decision to kill yourself, not others. Have at it.

Nowhere in the Constitution does it refer to the freedom to ignore mask mandates. It is those who are selfishly “living their lives” instead of taking a simple step to do their part that are transmitting this deadly disease.

It’s not fear (a most insulting and condescending remark) it’s consideration for others that prompts mask wearers to comply.

Second hand smoking kills people too! Drunk drivers have killed many innocent people and little children. Who knows, we may have people 50 and 100 pounds overweight living unhealthy lives demanding that you where your mask! They might even reward you for wearing a mask like passing out Cuban cigars! Oh yes please stuff the turkey and not yourselves! Smile it might make someone’s day!

[banjobob]

Originally Posted by kappy

The country of Taiwan (population almost 24 million) has had the virus under control from the beginning. In fact, there was not one new locally transmitted case of the virus for more than 200 days, NOT ONE! While Florida (population 21.5 million) has anywhere from 5000 - 10,000 cases every day. How does Taiwan do it? One of the main reasons is the mandatory use of masks in public.

Isn’t it time that we asked our representatives to make mask wearing mandatory in our state? Mandatory mask wearing is a small sacrifice for a short period of time in order to reduce and finally eliminate COVID-19? If the number of cases and deaths continue to increase, we may be forced to have another complete shutdown.

We don’t have to wait until the vaccines are distributed. Call our representatives and tell them that there should be a mandatory mask policy put in place immediately. The number for Gov. Ron DeSantis is 850-488-7146, for Sen. Dennis Baxley is 352-750-3133 and for Rep. Brett Hage is 352-315-4445. The phone numbers and/or email addresses for our county commissioners in Lake, Marion and Sumter can be found at the county websites.

It is reported that millions more people are wearing masks , why then are testing positive numbers still growing. And once inflected it is reported you are immune . We all still have freedom of choice don’t let the fear mongers take you freedoms away, no mandates period. With vaccines available in the very near future, (thank you President Trump) the virus will be eliminated.

[biker1]

I believe you would be well advised not to attempt to lecture golfing eagles on science, as you tried to do, since he is a retired physician and almost certainly knows more than you.

Originally Posted by sdeikenberry

With respect for your opinion, I disagree with you. It has been proven just normal breathing spreading the virus. Masks greatly help reduce the droplets containing the virus from leaving your area and/or spreading. They aren't perfect, but they greatly help reduce the spread. It's science and you can learn about it by googling it.

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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
You said it yourself----carriers with NO SYMPTOMS. So without coughing, sneezing, or spitting and doing nothing else but staying 6 feet away, just how do you think they can spread the virus? No, just breathing and talking in a normal tone won't do it.

[rlcooper70]

Intelligent Comment. The answer is that Americans are very independent and feel they have the right to both get the virus and to spread it to others. Isn't that what makes our country great? LOL.

Your implied question ..... maybe the answer is that too many believe it is just another flu.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by kappy

The country of Taiwan (population almost 24 million) has had the virus under control from the beginning. In fact, there was not one new locally transmitted case of the virus for more than 200 days, NOT ONE! While Florida (population 21.5 million) has anywhere from 5000 - 10,000 cases every day. How does Taiwan do it? One of the main reasons is the mandatory use of masks in public.

Isn’t it time that we asked our representatives to make mask wearing mandatory in our state? Mandatory mask wearing is a small sacrifice for a short period of time in order to reduce and finally eliminate COVID-19? If the number of cases and deaths continue to increase, we may be forced to have another complete shutdown.

We don’t have to wait until the vaccines are distributed. Call our representatives and tell them that there should be a mandatory mask policy put in place immediately. The number for Gov. Ron DeSantis is 850-488-7146, for Sen. Dennis Baxley is 352-750-3133 and for Rep. Brett Hage is 352-315-4445. The phone numbers and/or email addresses for our county commissioners in Lake, Marion and Sumter can be found at the county websites.

I wear a mask indoors in public places and have no problem with it. I believe that everyone should.

But how would you suggest that a mask mandate be enforced? Would you have the police arresting people for not wearing a mask? Maybe just giving out tickets?

You can make all the laws that you want but that won't stop people from breaking them.

Unless you are willing to have law enforcement tied up with confronting people that don't wear a mask, a mandate won't work. I supposed we could just raise taxes and hire a lot more people to police the mask mandate. We could call them the mask police.