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Many of us already own and use 'real' masks, before the covid situation started. People absolutely have the right and the duty to protect themselves and those around them to the best of their abilities (without detrementally impacting others). While those hoarding, reselling at markup, and wasting supplies deserve any and all shame leveled at them, the quality of their PPE is in no way an indicator of such. Many are likely healthcare workers themselves.