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What is the bad thing about wearing a mask and trying to make this virus "die" and get back to some normalcy?
These people on Reopen NC are ridiculous. Many of these anti-mask advocates are also anti-abortion. Demand women to give birth and do nothing to protect anyone after birth.
There are obvious times when wearing a mask doesn't really help. Jogging solo by yourself when you're not near anyone. Driving in your car with yourself or your family.
But as far as behavior when you're in close proximity with others (stores etc) it comes down to what type of person you are.
If you make a decision to follow traffic rules only when you think are likely to get caught/punished, and/or only to the extent of protecting yourself from getting hurt, then you probably won't wear a mask.
If you have a conscience, and drive safely because you are concerned about yourself *and* others, and know that our system of roads work optimally and safely when everybody follows the rules, then you probably will wear one.
If you cheat on your taxes figuring you probably won't get caught, you probably won't wear a mask.
If you do your honest best to figure out your tax burden, even if you don't agree with absolutely everything your taxes are funding, you probably will.
Basically, if you have any sense of community and responsibility beyond self serving, you will probably wear a mask.
There are obvious times when wearing a mask doesn't really help. Jogging solo by yourself when you're not near anyone. Driving in your car with yourself or your family.
But as far as behavior when you're in close proximity with others (stores etc) it comes down to what type of person you are.
If you make a decision to follow traffic rules only when you think are likely to get caught/punished, and/or only to the extent of protecting yourself from getting hurt, then you probably won't wear a mask.
If you have a conscience, and drive safely because you are concerned about yourself *and* others, and know that our system of roads work optimally and safely when everybody follows the rules, then you probably will wear one.
If you cheat on your taxes figuring you probably won't get caught, you probably won't wear a mask.
If you do your honest best to figure out your tax burden, even if you don't agree with absolutely everything your taxes are funding, you probably will.
Basically, if you have any sense of community and responsibility beyond self serving, you will probably wear a mask.
I saw that yesterday but didn't really want to bring it up.
Tens of thousands screaming at the top of their lungs next to each other = no spread but 50-100 people in a bar = spread. Makes sense.
This is where I am having difficulty in understanding the effectiveness of masks. As much as it would be awesome if this disease dried up the day we all wore them, to me it feels like false hope.
I saw that yesterday but didn't really want to bring it up.
Tens of thousands screaming at the top of their lungs next to each other = no spread but 50-100 people in a bar = spread. Makes sense.
This is where I am having difficulty in understanding the effectiveness of masks. As much as it would be awesome if this disease dried up the day we all wore them, to me it feels like false hope.
Well I think the main thing is indoor vs. outdoor activities. If you want to get outside, these are the best activities to be doing! (or find restaurants with outdoor seating) Bars, where you are crammed inside with a bunch of people, probably not a great idea. I think there's a lot that's still up in the air in terms of how the virus actually is transmitted but we can only respond to the data that we have and it looks like outdoor activities are relatively low risk.
On masks, we only need 60% of the population wearing masks at 60% efficiency to get that transmission rate down to a level where we can decrease cases. It doesn't need to be 100%. I'm curious how close or far away NC is from that 60% number.......
What is the bad thing about wearing a mask and trying to make this virus "die" and get back to some normalcy?
These people on Reopen NC are ridiculous. Many of these anti-mask advocates are also anti-abortion. Demand women to give birth and do nothing to protect anyone after birth.
I'm not anti-abortion but I think what the consensus is that the baby is alive and has the right to live. This is supported by federal law. And the big one is they don't want federal dollars going to what they see as murder. If a pregnant woman is killed typically the offender is charged with two counts. So logically, the anti-abortion viewpoint makes sense.
Well I think the main thing is indoor vs. outdoor activities. If you want to get outside, these are the best activities to be doing! (or find restaurants with outdoor seating) Bars, where you are crammed inside with a bunch of people, probably not a great idea. I think there's a lot that's still up in the air in terms of how the virus actually is transmitted but we can only respond to the data that we have and it looks like outdoor activities are relatively low risk.
On masks, we only need 60% of the population wearing masks at 60% efficiency to get that transmission rate down to a level where we can decrease cases. It doesn't need to be 100%. I'm curious how close or far away NC is from that 60% number.......
Yeah if you're going to be around people, being outside is definitely the safest.
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