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Originally Posted by MrBonus
I don't understand why mask wearing is a hill worth dying on, figuratively and literally. It's such an inconsequential inconvenience and if it slows the spread of a deadly virus during stints indoors with crowds, why is it such a sticking point for so many?
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I don't think wearing a mask is effective when a virus is involved. Sure it stops spits/mucus from ones mouth/nose hence the reason for surgeons to wear surgical mask when operating.
To stop a virus from transmitting we all would need to live in a 'bubble' suit like these used in a lab:
I'm sure most of you have seen this before:
I ask others to remove the mask when I correspond with them since I lipread. Most folks comply and some are fearful to remove it.