Republicans Wearing Masks More As Coronavirus Surges, Poll Finds https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbr...s-coronavirus-surges-poll-finds/#28a08f6b4984 I think as we get closer to the elections, there will be a panic among those not willing to wear a face mask that they will try to give the illusion they're trying to "help" and be "socially responsible"... The Polls will show more and more of them willing to wear a face mask especially the ones working for the government. They'll do anything to keep their jobs. Making face mask wearing a political thing instead of a health crisis thing was a big miscalculation. Strangely, the ones living in states that have brutal winters (e.g. Northern states)... It will look a bit strange to see them put on their winter coats, winter hats, winter gloves and those winter scarfs to protect their bodies from the cold temperatures... Yet, they still will not wear a face mask to prevent infecting a family member, a friend with an underlying medical condition and stranger...all of that resulting in the rest of the world viewing that America is not a leader in a global health crisis. sad state of affairs...embarrassing wrbtrader
So I had to change my mind on this gym mask requirement. Both gyms I belong to require masks when entering gym and all areas where actal exercise isn't being done. You can take it off when actally working out, put it on again when moving to another area, then take it off again. That seems goofy to me, but whatever. I just keep my mask on and pull it down under my nose when exercising. Is it actually providing protection? Maybe, who knows. I do know I'm sanitizing the shit out of the equipment I use before and after use, which is probably more helpful than the mask. Everyone in the gym seems to be very diligent about wiping stuff down which I see as a positive thing. Actual number of people at the gym is down a good 50 percent. I will continue to monitor the case and death rate in my specific area and make my decision to continue gym activity accordingly. Case and death rates are flat in my area and have been for months. I'm off to the gym right now.
Wear one if you want,but don't force people to wear one. In my view, they do nothing to stop the spread.