05-19-2020, 02:24 PM
Again moved from the memes and jokes thread to discuss this here instead of there . . .
You falsely claimed Fauci said masks do stop the spread of the virus. That’s not true. You were corrected because you didn’t point out “exactly” what he said. You still seem to be confused on the different types of masks and why they are used and when. Do you need me to explain it again?
Wearing a mask or a face covering in public isn’t about making yourself feel safe. It has nothing to do with living in fear.
It’s about not giving your germs to someone else. Period. That’s the point of this entire mind control conspiracy. It’s basically the same thing as your mom telling you to cover your mouth when you were coughing so you don’t get the rest of the family sick. Except instead of covering your mouth and nose with your hand, you’re using a bandana, scarf, mask, or some other face covering instead.
It’s about having just a little bit of consideration for others. I’m not wearing a mask in public to make me feel safe. I’m wearing a mask in public in case one of my patients gave Covid-19 to me and I’m an asymptomatic carrier unwittingly infecting you, your wife, your kids, your parents, your grandparents, etc. If I wear a mask in public it might prevent me from infecting you and your family and potentially dying.
Wearing a mask or face covering has zero to do with my feelings. That’s not my opinion. That’s a public health recommendation so we can get back to normal as soon as possible with the least amount of morbidity, mortality, and financial damage to individuals, and the economy as a whole.
When I’m at work and taking care of patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, I wear a fit tested N95 mask which is specifically designed to prevent me ( the wearer) from getting sick. Again, that isn’t to make me feel safe. It is to prevent me from getting infected and in turn infecting others (patients and fellow healthcare workers.). But, also to maintain staffing levels so we can continue to provide healthcare instead of out of work due to illness.
(05-19-2020, 10:28 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Look, I posted a meme that made me chuckle, and I get a swarm of negativity. I make reference that the "expert" that everyone trusts said masks aren't a failsafe option. I get another swarm response of skepticism and negativity. I point out exactly when the expert said what he said, I get a swarm of people wanting to move the goal posts.
You falsely claimed Fauci said masks do stop the spread of the virus. That’s not true. You were corrected because you didn’t point out “exactly” what he said. You still seem to be confused on the different types of masks and why they are used and when. Do you need me to explain it again?
Quote:Look, nobody is saying that you shouldn't wear a mask if it makes you feel safer. I'm just saying that you're likely not as safe as you might want to believe by wearing one. However, there is no reason that one single opinion that differs from all of y'all in yours, is any reason to try to hold a massive group intervention, like "quick, someone just threw a lit match into the hay barn!"![]()
Benton, I can empathize with your situation. Been tough dealing with staying away from my parents during all of this, too.
Wearing a mask or a face covering in public isn’t about making yourself feel safe. It has nothing to do with living in fear.
It’s about not giving your germs to someone else. Period. That’s the point of this entire mind control conspiracy. It’s basically the same thing as your mom telling you to cover your mouth when you were coughing so you don’t get the rest of the family sick. Except instead of covering your mouth and nose with your hand, you’re using a bandana, scarf, mask, or some other face covering instead.
It’s about having just a little bit of consideration for others. I’m not wearing a mask in public to make me feel safe. I’m wearing a mask in public in case one of my patients gave Covid-19 to me and I’m an asymptomatic carrier unwittingly infecting you, your wife, your kids, your parents, your grandparents, etc. If I wear a mask in public it might prevent me from infecting you and your family and potentially dying.
Wearing a mask or face covering has zero to do with my feelings. That’s not my opinion. That’s a public health recommendation so we can get back to normal as soon as possible with the least amount of morbidity, mortality, and financial damage to individuals, and the economy as a whole.
When I’m at work and taking care of patients with suspected or confirmed Covid-19, I wear a fit tested N95 mask which is specifically designed to prevent me ( the wearer) from getting sick. Again, that isn’t to make me feel safe. It is to prevent me from getting infected and in turn infecting others (patients and fellow healthcare workers.). But, also to maintain staffing levels so we can continue to provide healthcare instead of out of work due to illness.