[fintstone]

Originally Posted by gregpark

It's proven that he only thing masks do is stop particulate matter. It will protect others from your spit if you cough, sneeze or talk like Sylvester the cat. Masks obviously will not stop an airborne virus so small one needs a electron microscope to actually see it. What masks seem to do more than anything else is provide a false sense of security. Many people feel safe in large gatherings as long as they keep their "protective" mask on so could masks actually be causing a faster spread of the virus as opposed to slowing it?

I agree with this. When this started and I went to Walmart (before mask requirements), it was easy to keep 6ft or more distance. Now, with the masks, it is almost impossible as people simply squeeze up right next to you...thinking they are protected (I guess). Similar every place where they wear masks.

We assume we are in charge of our own fate and don't go to other people's homes or confined spaces...or invite anyone into our home. We have our own home and a vacation home to use and really only need food/toiletries. Everything else is available on line if you plane ahead. Generally, I go to the store or shop alone as I assume that taking my wife doubles the risk. I have generally tried to reduce grocery shopping to about once per week when they are not crowded vice two or more trips. Only a short time before the vaccine will be available...so why take unnecessary risks?