[Gulfcoast]

I just feel as the though the masks offer minimal benefit while providing a convenient cover to those with nefarious intentions. The mask wearing does not make me feel safer at all.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Mardarlowe

In today's world, the last thing a business owner has time for is policing a mask policy. He's probably more concerned about paying this month's rent and providing for his family.

Then hire a big guy, put him in a suit of armor and his job is to ENFORCE the rule to wear a mask. If anyone refuses to wear a mask the proper way, show them the door.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

Cal's requires masks and to wait outside for your appointment. there is a sign on the door stating that and has been up since early June

A couple of weeks ago, Cal's in LSL allowed waiting inside as long as there was plenty of space to social distance. Masks are not required for customers although all employees wore masks or face shields. I would never consider going maskless when that close to someone. I have respect for my beautician. She thanked me for wearing a mask.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Joanne19335

Until the Governor mandates people wearing masks in public, the word “requested” is used. Florida is well beyond requesting that masks be worn. They should be MANDATED. Anyone refusing to wear one should be denied entry.

I would like to "THANK" this post 100 times.

[Gulfcoast]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Then hire a big guy, put him in a suit of armor and his job is to ENFORCE the rule to wear a mask. If anyone refuses to wear a mask the proper way, show them the door.

Is the guy supposed to check the masks for quality and is he also supposed to bust the people who are not wearing them properly? If I've got a cart full of groceries and the ear strap on my mask suddenly snaps and I can't wear my mask anymore, should I continue on to the checkout or should I immediately leave the store before Bruno tackles me and shoves me out?

There is just way too much vagueness out there and I don't think that businesses should be responsible for policing that nonsense. There is no completely safe, risk free way for an immune compromised person to be in a crowded venue. That is why it's important for the high risk people weigh the risk/rewards for themselves.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by BlackhawksFan

A business cannot require you to wear a mask only their employees. That being said they can refuse to serve you and ask you to leave.

Costco requires masks. No one is admitted without a mask. Every time I have been in Costco, everyone has worn their mask properly.

[tophcfa]

Masket or casket, I choose the mask.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Boomer

Even if they do not care about others — or themselves — why can’t the Anti-Maskers figure out that they are culpable in the impending total destruction of the bricks-and-mortar economy.

Even though I wear a mask, I am limiting going into stores because I do not want to deal with the Anti-Maskers.

When we have nothing left but a gaping maw of empty retail space, we will know what finally did it.

Bricks-and-mortar retail has been teetering on the brink for years, but the Anti-Maskers are nailing the coffin shut.

Btw, if you are an Anti-Masker and you have an investment portfolio that includes REITs, it is quite possible that you own a piece of that commercial retail property that could soon be empty — and could stay that way. Geez. Look around. Get a clue.

Cassandra Boomer

THANKS 100 times!!!!!!!!!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Last I heard, you can't be charged with indecent exposure for not wearing a mask. Pretty sure that exposing one's face is not obscene. Although, with some folks it may be questionable.

But it just may kill someone!!!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast

If a store has a sign requesting that people wear masks I won't go inside. Interestingly, when I walked up to a store, saw the sign and started to walk away, an employee waved me on into the store. There were others inside not wearing masks.

Who is safer? A symptomatic person wearing a mask or an asymptomatic person not wearing a mask? Would you rather pick up a can of green beans that a symptomatic (sick) mask wearer had touched or would you rather pick up the can that an asymptomatic (not sick) non wearing mask person had touched?

An asymptomtic person can be just as contagious as a symptomatic person. The mask wearing symptomatic person is safer to be around than the asymptomatic person not wearing a mask.

[Schneil]

BMW: Back up, MASK UP, Wash up!!!
NO Mask No service!!!

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast

Which is safer: A room filled with 150 people uninfected non mask wearing people or a room filled with 150 mask wearing infected people all standing 3 feet apart?

Is this a trick question? Of course, the room with UNINFECTED people is safer. Anyone who is NOT infected is safe.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast

Common sense tells us that a person who is not infected with the Coronavirus can not spread the virus to anyone else.

A symptomatic infected person can spread the virus whether they are wearing a mask or not.

When a symptomatic person wears a mask, the chance of infecting someone else is significantly less than if they did not wear a mask. The mask blocks the droplets that contain the virus.

Asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic people are infected and can transmit the virus to others. This is the reason for everyone to cover their faces in public when social distancing is not guaranteed.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast

No. I am not responsible for guarding your well being. That is your job. The construction and quality of these homemade masks and dust masks are a joke. Remember how Nancy Pelosi started off wearing those guazy fashion scarfs as her face covering.

How stupid do these politicians think that we are?

Home made masks block the droplets that contain the virus. I always do this check with every mask I wear. Every one of my masks has passed this test.Take a look at this.......

YouTube

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by donassaid

I choose not to wear a mask because it is useless against a virus. If you don't believe that, try sneezing thru one and see if your hand gets wet. If you are sick, don't go out. If not don't wear a mask. All you are doing is breathing in your own carbon dioxide and damaging your immune system which makes you even more susceptible to catching the virus. But people are sooo gullible so those of you who wear a mask, knock yourself out.

You can't be serious! Check out the video I just posted. I have checked all my cloth masks by spritzing water onto the fabric in front of a mirror, using at least 3 spritzes. NOT ONE DROP OF WATER LANDS ON THE MIRROR. A mask will certainly block droplets from a sneeze or ten.