Originally Posted by baramu (Post 1774369)

What a misinformed person you are. Over 100,000 people are dead from this virus with the elderly being especially vulnerable. No, the CDC isn’t trying to scare you or lie to you. Sad train of thought.

Originally Posted by GPGuar (Post 1774214)

It’s not unreasonable, but don’t force me to wear a mask if I don’t want to. That’s my choice!

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 1774432)

61,000. Hymmmm let me think, CV has killed over 100,000 in a few months. It is just beginning. No comparison!

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 1774334)

And I am sure that you wore a mask during the winter of 2017-2018 when the flu killed something like 61,000? Or, were you "selfish" and have now "evolved" in your view?
Thank you for considering me and wearing your mask.

To those that wish to ostracize those that do not feel the need to wear unproven protection in the form of a sock or hanky mask, sorry if I do not know you and am not considering your precarious health care status. Perhaps your care taker should run errands for you so that you are not exposed to the "invisible menace. "

By the way, I believe that there have only been 7 covid 19 related deaths in the Villages portion of Sumter Co. And Sumter Co. is the largest portion of the Villages. I am not trying to minimize the threat, but I do believe that folks should restrict their demands for limitations to others' personal liberties, to their own lives. Do not make presumptions that you are right and others are wrong.

I'll worry about civil obedience once Martial Law is declared. Otherwise, all precautions are voluntary, not mandated. Like I said before, I wear my mask and gloves out of my own preference, not someone else's demand.

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1774473)

Planning on going to a theme park anytime soon? You will not be admitted or allowed to stay if you do not wear a mask.

Most, if not all, doctor's offices have mandated masks to be necessary. If you don't need medical attention, I guess you are good. Right?

Originally Posted by kathy1516 (Post 1774274)

If you wear a mask and someone else does not, what difference does it make? You’ve protected yourself. Live and let live.

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1774475)

The selfish people back then were the ones that wouldn't get a flu shot. There is no shot for this, so every simple precaution helps.
It's not unproven that wearing a mask protects others. I don't care if it is voluntary or not. It's about precaution and caring for humanity. If you want to risk the lives of others because you feel you have the right, I have little regard for you. I'll still wear my mask around you though, so you don't catch something and pass it on to a myriad of other people.

Originally Posted by CarolSells (Post 1774352)

Ah me. ☹️ I was going to back out of this but..

You can’t have it both ways. If my mask protects you...how is your choice to wear one now keeping you off of a ventilator later?

People were whining that they couldn’t/wouldn’t go to any rec center activities anytime in the near future if TV relaxed the mask suggestion. Doesn’t it make more sense that you could go play canasta, etc. if you protected yourself with a face shield? You keep your spittle, vapor and whatnot and don’t have to be isolated for fear of being exposed to mine. It also shields your eyes.

That was my original thought. ������

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 1774255)

So, you wear sunglasses to protect your neighbor? Selfish? How about those obnoxious persons that wish to get into everyone else's business and demand that they conform to "THEIR" standards or wishes? To those folks, I say "get over yourselves."
I only wear a mask and gloves when I am planning on shopping to protect my spouse. Yes, I wear gloves when I shop. DO YOU? Are you going to suggest that those that do not wear gloves are not being "courteous" to their neighbors? Maybe you do not feel that gloves are necessary? Maybe some do not believe that masks are necessary.
My compromise is this; you wear your mask to protect me from your illnesses if you wish. I will wear my mask a bit longer, but pretty soon I plan to give it up as a moot endeavor. And yes, I will use Walmart so if you folks do not wish to see me without a mask, then plan to go elsewhere. I have always used the santi wipe provided at the door to clean the cart and my hands, but that is my wish and not a mandated one to please you.
I do not judge you if you wish to wear a bio hazard suit in public, so quit judging others for their position on this plague that has been added to the long list of others that the world has survived. Some will live and some will perish. That's life. Protect yourself and do not insist that I am obligated to coddle you the way you wish to be coddled.
This is my opinion, which is just as valid as anyone else's on here. I do not believe in seat belt laws, even though I wear my seatbelt. I do not believe in helmet laws, even though I wear a helmet on my motorcycle even in those states that do not mandate it's use. Use you own common sense and do not insist on protecting others when they do not wish your intervention.
By the way, stores can display signs asking folks to wear a mask but they cannot force one to wear a mask. At least that is what one store employee said to me.
Argue all you wish but wearing a mask is just for cosmetics, so if you wish to avoid the virus, your best bet is just lock yourself up in your home and never go out until given the all clear announcement. Good luck on that.

Originally Posted by kathy1516 (Post 1774274)

If you wear a mask and someone else does not, what difference does it make? You’ve protected yourself. Live and let live.

Originally Posted by ffresh (Post 1774482)

Carol, please try to refrain from injecting common sense and logic into your responses going forward. It's very tiring to those of us who wish to blather on with emotional rants based on mere sentiments :icon_wink:

Fred

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1774483)

Stores can display signs that masks are required to enter the store and they can keep you out. Sprint keeps their door locked and will not let you in unless you are wearing a mask. That is just one example.

As for your "mask wearing is just for cosmetics" statement......why are you denying the proven science behind masks blocking droplets? You don't seem to be informed about how masks can slow the spread of this virus.