A funny thread really. Everything from the sky is falling to no way. I'm on more of the no way side. Masks, lock-downs, groups being unlawful... (unless you're protesting of course). It's all just a social experiment in controlling.
'Mask shamers' (yeah, that's a term now)
I was told I was taking chances not wearing a mask a few weeks back by a lady that had to be 100 lb overweight. She nearly screamed at my reply, I'll bet she hasn't 'shamed' since. lol
I'm in my early 60's, I'm active, very fit and haven't so much as had a cold in years. In the past 15 days, I've paddled probably 100 miles and cycled probably 60. I would have done much more but the afternoon storms keep me in more than I'd like.
The obesity rate in America is at 40 percent. An estimated 300,000 deaths per year are caused by it. If you have a 'condition' due to your being too fat (diabetes etc.) that has put you at risk of getting the flu... hey wait a minute, you mean you've been ignoring your body for decades but now it's my responsibility to keep you healthy? haha No!
I can guarantee everyone here is going to die of something. You can sit there and put blame on someone else or just man up and put blame on yourself.
Life is like a sail. You can hang around that mast until you dry rot or you can go out in tatters, shredded from the winds. I prefer the windy ocean thank you.
And on a side note. I've handled far too many masks and blue gloves these past few months myself. From parking lots, to trails, beaches and even one probably a mile out in the gulf.

Just you wait and see!

Dr. Fauci says no... video
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Oh my god, I might get nitrogen narcosis if I breathe with a mask on. That damn dentist must be trying to kill me with the nitrogen he gave me. And that damn mask might stop a few droplets from getting through. If it won't stop 100% then I'm not wearing it. If I'm not 100% protected I'd rather not be protected at all! Interesting and intellectual arguments wouldn't you say?

I don't think it's ridiculous at all. The virus can kill people.
That's why people wear masks in public, and practice social distancing.

And some other Doc says yes. lol

No, the research shows if both you and whoever you are around wear masks the likelihood of the virus to spread is very small. If you don't, it is very likely you will get the virus. Follow the science not the fantasy you see on TV.

Follow the latest science, any new disease has evolving information but the countries that wear masks have gotten rid of the virus. Fairly simple science.

I agree that masks help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Stay out of my air space because you are reckless and that is your right. Me, I want to stick around a while longer.

There are so many great quotes regarding all of this. Here are a few of my favorites.

Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd.

Sheep only need a single flock, but people need two: one to belong to and make them feel comfortable, and another to blame all of society’s problems on.

Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear.

That video is more than three months old! The thinking on wearing masks has changed since March 8, 2020.

It's an AOL account. He or she probably just received it. lol

Apparently, you either did not read my entire post or I did not simplify my post enough for others to understand.
In order to correlate your post with mine, you should have said something like "I suppose you make passengers wear a seatbelt to protect them in case of an accident." I have been doing the shopping for my spouse for the past three months, including in the beginning by ordering on line and picking it up curbside. I think I said that I only wear protective gear because I wish to lower the chances of infecting my spouse. I hardly see how "not driving" would relate. Of course, if I did not go out to shop there would be less chance of contracting the virus. But, according to your suggestion, it would not matter whether or not I left that house, right?