Polis to mandate masks across the state

[CS1983]

In this situation, a mask is nothing more than a permeable propaganda pass.

[Gman]

I have no doubt that politics will definitely play a role how the situation is assessed after the election. What we are dealing with is not made-up, nor is it Ebola. There is a lot of gray area, and how you fall in that gray area depends on many factors, politics included. I feel that intelligent mask wearing, like keeping them clean, not touching them, using only when in close quarters or inside, has benefits that outweigh the negatives, and is NOT a conditioning step for more governmental control. I have tried to avoid these threads and got sucked into this one. Good night.

At least you state that you're acting on your feelings.

There's "science" on both sides of the mask argument. The selectivity of what is allowed to stay open and what isn't is not science. Who is not allowed to provide for their family or not is not science. Who is allowed by the government to meet in large groups is not science.

Unless you want to say it's political science.

[Waldo1]

I think that both sides of this could be argued until the cows come home and nobody's opinion will be substantially altered. I look at it as a minor issue and one that is easily complied with, so why not just go with the flow in the interests of social cohesion. They want me to wear a mask in public, I'll wear a mask in public. I'm ordering a couple new masks right now. And maybe a cape.

[Gman]

How much further into the future will people look back to this entire episode and wonder; "What the hell were they thinking when they gave up their birthright to freedom, destroyed their economy, and were so focused on a vaccine when 99.6% of the people that got it survived."

[def90]

So you're worried about the germs already in your body going back in to your body?

No, you breathe in germs and then exhale them before they have a chance to lodge in to an appropriate receptor. We breathe in and exhale shit every day that if allowed to remain in our system would make us deathly ill. A mask could potentially make someone sick just as easily as prevent someone from getting sick.

[O2HeN2]

The mask blocks this expulsion, trapping the germs so the masked person can breathe them in again.

So now what?

About a bazillion people from Asian cultures over many decades proves that this isn't as important as you'd obviously like it to be.

O2

[crays]

Meanwhile... Zero media coverage or concern over the criminal trial of some very major figures from the DNC and their friends.

I guess masks DO work...

[CS1983]

No, you breathe in germs and then exhale them before they have a chance to lodge in to an appropriate receptor. We breathe in and exhale shit every day that if allowed to remain in our system would make us deathly ill. A mask could potentially make someone sick just as easily as prevent someone from getting sick.

Two good examples of how this works on a larger scale: CPAP machines (which should and must be cleaned to prevent bacterial buildup) and, oddly, synthetic bagpipe bladders. Traditional bagpipe bladders "breathe" and do not build up bacteria and fungus (at least usually0. Some modern bagpipes, along with other wind instruments, can harbor bacteria, fungus, etc., and cause severe respiratory problems and even resultant death.

I know for my part, I have a cough in the evening if I wear a mask more than a few minutes a day; not to mention the claustrophobia, gagging, and increase effort in breathing. More and more I've not been wearing the mask at work and just letting people stare at me. Most people will not say anything for one of two reasons: 1) they are sheep and scared of their own shadows 2) they get it. Personally, I don't care. I really, really, really don't care.

[tactical_2012]

Somewhat true, and our rates of infection has been lower than many other areas after a mild "reopening".



The ONLY thing a facial covering does is help to reduce the spew plume coming out of your mouth. It doesn't protect YOU, it moderately helps to protect others. I agree, a properly fitted respirator is required to effectively protect yourself.



No. I would actually say it is the other way around. Not wearing a facial covering makes people FEEL like they are independent, cool, and sticking to the man.

Then why dont we just wear mask indefinitely there are other virus that kill thousands of people in the US every year. This is MOSTLY political right now multiple laboratories have been caught not reporting negative test results to make their infection rate look higher than it is. Second when you test more people you will get more results. Most doctors are already saying there are more positive cases but fewer with severe symptoms

[StagLefty]

I choose to wear one regardless of a mandate. I'm at an age and have underlying problems that I consider the inconvenience bearable if it will no matter the effectiveness gives me a little peace of mind while I'm on my "staycation" !!!!