[Byte1]

Originally Posted by theruizs

The mask is not to protect you from getting sick, it is to protect others from you making them sick. You may not be sick yourself, but that doesn’t mean you are not carrying and spreading the virus. Anyone who wants to take the time to do the research can figure that out. If you cannot trouble yourself to wear the mask to protect others, then yes, it is a selfish me-first act. I am sure you will come up with all kinds of ways to justify your actions or non-actions, that’s fine. But it doesn’t change the truth. Expecting others to just stay home so you don’t have to wear a mask or feel guilty about it is just another me-first attitude.

Oh well, I have my opinion and others have theirs. It's no excuse when I say it is not my responsibility to make you feel safe. Kind of like those that think that it is up to the wealthy to pay more taxes than others because if they don't, they are being selfish. I don't need to make excuses for how I feel, because I consider myself right..
I do find it interesting that some folks think that appearances and what other folks think of them is important.
Let me make this clear. It is selfish for anyone else to think that it is my responsibility to prevent them from catching a virus, flu or cold. If you feel vulnerable, then protect yourself.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

I am traveling in a state that requires masks. Stores have signs announcing the state mandate. No enforcement.

[Velvet]

And of course you see what is happening in the US with Covid cases as a result of the “not my responsibility” attitude. Well, at least we will have lots of blood plasma to help everyone else.

Originally Posted by Byte1

Self-Preservation.
Socialists also feel that anyone that does not give their hard earned money to the lazy is selfish. Selfish to one may not be the same to others. I have found that many that accuse others of being selfish are stingy with charity and yet feel it is perfectly fine and warranted for the gov. to confiscate earnings to give to anyone that has less, regardless of work ethic.

Some of us feel it is selfish for others to dictate how we dispense our charity. If folks feel vulnerable when they are in public, it is not someone else's responsiblity to make them feel safe. Stay home if you do not like how others behave lawfully in public.

Really reaching for justication here.

[Velvet]

Sort of like saying, “So if you don’t want to get shot by the bullets from my gun, stay inside”. These Covid balls are tiny bullets.

[Gulfcoast]

After sitting back and watching masked "protesters" relentlessly destroy his state day after day after day and doing nothing to stop them, the Minnesota Governor now wants the Federal Government (that means the taxpayers) to fork over money and help them to rebuild. Talk about the height of selfishness.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Sort of like saying, “So if you don’t want to get shot by the bullets from my gun, stay inside”. These Covid balls are tiny bullets.

No, actually it like saying "so if you don't want to get shot by the bullets in my gun, DON'T walk in front of me while I am at the shooting range." I don't have "tiny bullets of COVID19" so you don't have to worry. Worry less by staying six feet away from me. Then you won't have to worry about whether or not I am wearing a mask. Although, it's more likely that I will be wearing a home made cloth mask to appease the weak when I am out and about, shopping.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by Velvet

And of course you see what is happening in the US with Covid cases as a result of the “not my responsibility” attitude. Well, at least we will have lots of blood plasma to help everyone else.

Yes, I see less fatalities than before. There has not been a dozen fatalities in the Sumter Co. portion of the Villages since it started. And it is supposed to be attacking the old, right? Guess what? I see folks every day playing golf that do not seem to be disturbed. Guess we are just lucky, right? There is more free testing now and the ratio of deaths is getting smaller and smaller to the amount of supposed infected. Like I said before, Mass Hysteria is great, isn't it?

[Velvet]

TV has shown a lot of discretion towards this virus. And I am proud of it. My aunt is in long term care nearby and there were zero Covid cases at her home. They closed the home to visitors when this novel virus was identified in China in February as a precaution. Up north, almost 80% of all deaths were in long term type places. Unbelievable difference.

[davem4616]

they are totally enforcing it in California....so what makes FL different?

[davem4616]

this has just turned into another...is the mask working or does it not make a difference debate

if a store asks you to have a mask on before coming in....just do it

If I was the manager...I'd stand at the locked door and if you didn't have a mask...I wouldn't open the door
...because I'd actually care more about my employees than you

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by davem4616

they are totally enforcing it in California....so what makes FL different?

...and positive cases are spiking in CA also...

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

...and positive cases are spiking in CA also...

Yes, they started masks too late... but it may still do some good.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by JoMar

They try to keep their patrons safe but you can't fix stupid and they have no desire to get into arguments or maybe a legal confrontation.......just avoid those that won't play nice.

Sorry, the rule, made by the store, needs to be enforced. Every time I go into Costco, every single person is wearing a mask. Costco mandates masks and enforces that rule. If you do not want to wear a mask, go elsewhere.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by gatorbill1

If masks were required and enforced, I believe more people would be going out to stores. I know I would.

This is a sentiment I have said several times in different threads. More enforcement of mask wearing would be good for our economy. I wish these mask deniers would open their eyes and see the big picture. That includes our leaders!!!