Polis to mandate masks across the state

[Scanker19]

In NM it’s a $100 fine for not having your magic Handkerchief. We’re suppose to have them while exercising too, outside....

[rondog]

If its enforced.......little difference.

Where do you want them to insert your microchip?

[CS1983]

I can?t do it. This morning I was in a situation where I had to wear one longer than 5 min, which is 5 min too long anyway, and I started gagging and getting claustrophobic. To go through that all day? Nope. Not gonna. Not sure why but this has been the case any time I?ve had to wear one, and I never experienced that in a gas mask. Between the amount of crap I could sell, no debt, and savings, I might just quit until I can get a remote position if they make this an issue and we can?t WFH (which, really, we can?t even though we ?did? for 3 months).

[roberth]

I'll wear one if the sign on the store demands it or the business owner asks me to, otherwise NO. Like REI the other night, I wore one because we wanted to see some items in person and REI won't let you in the store w/o one. I took it off on my way out. I was in Broomfield Pawn yesterday and the owner asked me to wear one so I did.

[SouthPaw]

[GilpinGuy]

I liked his "selfish bastards" remark the other day for those that don't wear a mask. Very classy.

Apparently the masks with the one way valve for exhaling won't be allowed either. But a handkerchief is ok?

[Irving]

I'll wear one if the sign on the store demands it or the business owner asks me to, otherwise NO. Like REI the other night, I wore one because we wanted to see some items in person and REI won't let you in the store w/o one. I took it off on my way out. I was in Broomfield Pawn yesterday and the owner asked me to wear one so I did.

That's all it takes.

Wearing a mask doesn't bother me. Being asked to wear a mask does bother me. It doesn't make sense, but that's how I feel. I have to remind myself that no matter how snarky a sign reads, NO ONE enjoys this. Businesses put up signs so they can run their business. Remembering that all the people I interact with are likely just as frustrated as I am, really helps curb the irritation. Also, I meet with strangers all day, including going into their homes. I'd be a special kind of asshole to assume that they wouldn't mind me not wearing a mask while I'm in their house.

[brutal]

Cause the petrie dish of Denver reflects exactly the conditions elsewhere in the unpopulated portions of the state, no one is special, everyone gets to participate. So stupid.

That's pretty much where DougCo is with the Tri-County Health "mandate." Told them to not only pound sand and opted out, but pulled the trigger on announcing their plans to officially withdraw from the org.

DougCo's Covid rates in all categories across the board are nowhere near the other counties and there's already a high rate of voluntary compliance. I'm half expecting DougCo and other rural counties will tell Pollis to FOAD.

[O2HeN2]

Saw this online

...and like most anti-mask stuff it completely misses the point.

You wear a mask to reduce your exhale plume. Just like you cover your nose or mouth when you sneeze or cough to reduce that plume.

It doesn't stop the virus, it just keeps it from travelling as far. That's all.

I don't care if you wear a mask or not. I'm a big boy and can choose where to go and who to see.

But this constant misinterpreting what masks are for is getting really, really annoying.

I get it, you don't like being told to wear one. But when you post stuff that completely misses the point, you come across as, how shall I say, ignorant.

O2

[.455_Hunter]

Of all the problems in this country, being required to wear a facial covering in public in an attempt to reduced the spread of sickness during a pandemic is the least of my concerns.

I am not sure why everybody is so indignant about it, both right and left. Pick another hill to die on.

Is it perfect?- No.

Is it annoying and frustrating?- Yes.

Does it help reduce rates of transmission?- Yes.

Does your not wearing of a facial covering marginally increase my chances of getting sick?- Yes.

Does your not wearing of a facial covering marginally increase my chances of vectoring sickness to my elderly parents?- Yes.

I swear some people believe if they wear a bandanna over their face today to go shopping at Walmart, that the .gov will be at their house tomorrow to collect their guns...