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by CacheRules 668 days ago
Maybe just don't even go out in public!
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What about always wearing a mask indoors and only wearing it outdoors when you are near people for more than a few seconds?
Lets just all live in bubbles and never interact. Too dangerous.
Disgusting and unhealthy.
For some immunocompromised people, this is their only real option – because the rest of us aren't wearing masks.
Comparing a reasonable safety measure to complete self-isolation seems intellectually dishonest...
“Reasonable” is subjective to the wearer
It's not particularly invasive or expensive, is it?
1. That doesn't make it "reasonable".

2. Yes, it's invasive. I like breathing freely. That's a really basic thing that I don't want hindered.

Then you should probably be taking measures to protect yourself from severe respiratory infections. You can remove a mask, but you can't remove pulmonary scarring.
If you think it’s invasive to wear a mask in public, then don’t.

If you think it’s invasive to wear a seatbelt while driving, then don’t.

I’m not concerned about making you do anything. I’m concerned about harm reduction for myself.