Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1796481)

There are two different arguments here, each completely different than the other. Of course any thinking person is aware and worried about the impact of a pandemic on the economy and on the very livelihood and substance of existence that is impacted. Especially people who are older and can see and relate to many ups and downs in the nations economy they personally have witnessed over the many decades they have lived.. It is very clear to us disposables that indeed the economy is impacted and most everyone is willing to do whatever they can to keep products and services moving and people paid. Because it all relates to all of us. The economy must be protected in all ways.

The second issue is wearing of masks and whether or not it is saving any lives and is it saving lives of the younger and "cough cough" more valuable people??? After all as was stated, the old are going to kick the bucket soon anyway.

Truth is the damned virus is mutating and may be working on killing a lot of younger, more attractive and vibrant people than just the old fogies. It may even have it's sites set on little tiny adorable infants.

I think that it is wise to wear a mask and try to keep those ******* Covid-19's at bay as much as we can. No matter how young or old we are.

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast (Post 1796494)

How do we find a middle ground where we can assess and manage our own risk factors?

Originally Posted by jcrose19337 (Post 1796357)

Has everyone forgotten that the CDC initially told us mask wearing wasn't necessary and could even be counter-productive in the prevention/spread of this new disease?

(The mind staggers when seeing some of the filthy face coverings some people are walking around with and to know how many germs are being harbored right there on their face.)

Now, the CDC tell us how absolutely necessary mask wearing is.

So, were they lying to us then or are they lying to us now?

Originally Posted by Robbie0723 (Post 1796441)

Doubtful anyone's mind will be changed regarding masks at this point.

But what do you tell friends and family if you contract the disease and have to tell them they are at risk because of you? What answer do you give if they ask if you wore a mask.

Or how would someone feel if they contracted COVID, infected a loved one and lost that person to the disease.

What answer would you give your grandchildren when they ask if you wore a mask or not around grandma before she contracted The disease from you?

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast (Post 1796366)

I guess the question is - how much more proof do we need that this virus is not nearly as deadly as once feared? All of this mask wearing feels like enabling hysteria to me. Actual science is telling us that things are not that bad.

Originally Posted by jcrose19337 (Post 1796357)

Has everyone forgotten that the CDC initially told us mask wearing wasn't necessary and could even be counter-productive in the prevention/spread of this new disease?

(The mind staggers when seeing some of the filthy face coverings some people are walking around with and to know how many germs are being harbored right there on their face.)

Now, the CDC tell us how absolutely necessary mask wearing is.

So, were they lying to us then or are they lying to us now?

Originally Posted by Gulfcoast (Post 1796483)

If I were symptomatic I would stay home.

Originally Posted by Chitown (Post 1796555)

We all know that cigarettes cause lung cancer and kill hundreds of thousands every year yet we give people the right to choose to smoke.

Originally Posted by npwalters (Post 1795968)

Pretty much sums up my thoughts on it.

Originally Posted by Chitown (Post 1796555)

I couldn’t have said it better. Mark my words, years from now they will look back at this virus hysteria and will have learned from it. Laugh if you want but letting a group of doctors and worse than that politicians who issue executive orders, dictate to us how we will act, how we will behave, ordering the closing of schools, businesses, restaurants, stay at home orders, erodes the fundamental rights people have to choose. We all know that cigarettes cause lung cancer and kill hundreds of thousands every year yet we give people the right to choose to smoke.