Coronovirus III

[singlesix]

Rights or not, if someone isn't wearing a mask, gets in my space, and coughs or sneezes anywhere around me, they better expect to find themselves sitting on their ass when their eyes open.

Picture or it didn't happen ...

 

[Ingomike]

And Menards is free to turn you away if you don't wear one, apparently.

No one here is dictating that anyone do anything. Just talking about effectiveness of preventative measures. I think wearing masks lowers the possibility of getting it. So I'm fine with it. I think I've worn one maybe once so far?

You don't have to make this into a bigger thing than it is. I don't think anyone in the US is being "dictated and threatened" regarding masks. It's just a choice that some can make right now that could benefit everyone. There's not always a government boot involved.

Menards is a free business that can chose how they do business. It is government edict I speak of...

 

[singlesix]

I remember when my Dad was stationed in Korea in the early 70s, it was very common practice (also a moral imperative) that you worn a face mask if you were sick. During winter you see a sea of white masks in public.

 

[bwframe]

Rights or not, if someone isn't wearing a mask, gets in my space, and coughs or sneezes anywhere around me, they better expect to find themselves sitting on their ass when their eyes open.

You prolly better just stay home. Let someone else bring you your toilet paper.

 

[foszoe]

A sneeze is violence. My space is my space in these times. I might be forgiving to someone old, but if they are wearing a Don't tread on me t-shirt or some such nonsense to show me they have a right not to wear a mask and to sneeze and cough on me, then violence begets violence.

Oh, a sneeze warrants violence on your part. This is just as off the charts stupid as the leftists and their craziness...

 

[singlesix]

You prolly better just stay home. Let someone else bring you your toilet paper.

Just make sure you don't sneezes on it.

 

[foszoe]

Nah I'll just be asserting the same rights as the right wing nuts.

You prolly better just stay home. Let someone else bring you your toilet paper.

 

[Doug]

Well, gee, when the "invade my space and I'll attack you" people and the "nobody can violate my right to go where I want or make me wear a mask" crowd meet, I hope I can avoid being collateral damage.

 

[tbhausen]

I remember when my Dad was stationed in Korea in the early 70s, it was very common practice (also a moral imperative) that you worn a face mask if you were sick. During winter you see a sea of white masks in public.

Yep, common practice in Asian countries for a long time, and for good reasons.

 

[BugI02]

Not sure why the continued anti-mask sentiment, unless that was a different angle I didn't pick up on.

Hey, GP

Can I get a source for the first graphic about contagion probability? It's not that I want to argue about it. My wife is going to have to be at work occasionally after we open up tomorrow and she is stressing a bit about it. She's a 'listen to the experts' kind of person, so if it is from a source she considers informed I think it will serve to reassure her a bit

Edit: I can't track it beyond Novant Health in Charlotte, and seen in situ there is a caveat that the asterisk after the risk percentages means they are for illustrative purposes only. Wish they were based on CDC or NIH info

 

[Ingomike]

A sneeze is violence. My space is my space in these times. I might be forgiving to someone old, but if they are wearing a Don't tread on me t-shirt or some such nonsense to show me they have a right not to wear a mask and to sneeze and cough on me, then violence begets violence.

Good luck finding a court to agree. Humans always breathe tons of germs, it is normal function of life. You are being either a troll or ridiculous...

 

[Alpo]

Amazing how easily it goes from calling others snowflakes to becoming one.

 

[MCgrease08]

And Menards is free to turn you away if you don't wear one, apparently.

No one here is dictating that anyone do anything. Just talking about effectiveness of preventative measures. I think wearing masks lowers the possibility of getting it. So I'm fine with it. I think I've worn one maybe once so far?

You don't have to make this into a bigger thing than it is. I don't think anyone in the US is being "dictated and threatened" regarding masks. It's just a choice that some can make right now that could benefit everyone. There's not always a government boot involved.

You sure about that? This is my home state. It's not the only one that has instituted "masks required in public" decrees by fiat.

Pennsylvania’s Mandatory Mask Policy Now in Effect
Many Pennsylvania commercial buildings that serve the public will now be required to make sure customers wear masks, and deny entry to anyone who refuses

 

[Alpo]

I carry a cane to assist me with a bad back. It extends out to a walking staff.

It is also very effective in enforcing a semi-social distance. Only semi-however. It will stop an aggressor long enough for further defensive measures.

 

[bwframe]

Nah I'll just be asserting the same rights as the right wing nuts.

Your mask won't save you from biting off more than you can chew.

 

[Alpo]

Your mask won't save you from biting off more than you can chew.

 

[MCgrease08]

A sneeze is violence. My space is my space in these times. I might be forgiving to someone old, but if they are wearing a Don't tread on me t-shirt or some such nonsense to show me they have a right not to wear a mask and to sneeze and cough on me, then violence begets violence.

Uh no, it's not. A sneeze is involuntary and I don't think that it's considered "violence" by any legitimate legal system in the world.

Now if someone were to purposefully walk up to someone else knowing they had to sneeze, and did so directly into their face, they may deserve a punch in the nose, but legally I doubt it would be justified.

 

[Twangbanger]

(...waiting for the first Covid-inspired training video...)

Tatted instructor: "And....FIGHT!"

Role-playing aggressor guy: "Hey, can you tell me where the nearest..."

Tatted instructor: "SCHTOPPPP!!! BLAM-BLAM-BLAM"

 

[BugI02]

Not sure why the continued anti-mask sentiment, unless that was a different angle I didn't pick up on.

WTHR ran a fact check on this graphic. It is based on percentages using N95 masks, not surgical or homemade masks which are what the graphic portrays.
If you are not social distancing there may be some value to wearing a mask. If you are social distancing there is little proof that masks have any significant value.
My original question was why reporters are wearing masks with no one else around.

Catching up, never mind GP. Thanks KMaC, that was the info I was looking for

 

[BugI02]

You sure about that? This is my home state. It's not the only one that has instituted "masks required in public" decrees by fiat.

Pennsylvania’s Mandatory Mask Policy Now in Effect
Many Pennsylvania commercial buildings that serve the public will now be required to make sure customers wear masks, and deny entry to anyone who refuses

And I'm seeing several states threatening misdemeanor prosecution for a first offense [violating their rules]and felony prosecution for repeat offenders. Bye Bye LTCH if they can get away with that?

If it looks like a boot, feels like a boot, and leaves treadmarks on your neck; it's probably a boot

Edit:Clarification, prosecution threat not specifically against mask rules but they have not been exempted