I went to watch my son play soccer today in NC. Masks are required in NC even outside if you cannot maintain distance. Sports leagues are so terrified of being shut down they push mask mandates for all spectators outside or in.
As I wait in the parking lot for the previous game to finish I see just about every parent in masks. players are in masks (my son is in HS knows masks are bullshit, but wants to play sports, so I am allowing him to make that decision).
My car was just outside the fence, I decided I would watch from the car. I wont wear a mask and prefer not to cause a big ruckus for my son's sake.
As I sat there I noticed a man and his wife walk by in no mask and went to the field, disregarding the mask sign. Once I saw that I had no choice, I had to show solidarity with them and make sure they werent the only ones maskless.
So I went in, while I dont wear one, I have basically been a recluse for the most part. It was slightly uncomfortable waiting for some libtard to say something and for me to try not lash out at them.
So I sat down in my chair distanced from others. A family in masks sat near me. Next thing you know the family took theirs off. Then I saw another couple come in with no mask, then friends of the formerly masked family came in, no masks. By the end of the game it was 30 to 40% mask free. It felt like victory.
Nobody said a word to anyone about being maskless.
The point is, we need to support each other. I guess I need to get out more. Maybe next time I will be the first one maskless and start my own domino effect, like the couple I saw today.
I walked into my local restaurant in Chicago without a mask (as usual) today to pick up carry out. The owner and manager were not wearing masks either. The first time I've seen them without a mask for a year. I've known them for many years. They know it is all bs, but they have play the game to stay open. The eat in customers were in shock, but no one said anything. Also I was driving around tonight and many people were out and about without masks. If this keeps up we will be through this shit in a month. Onward my friends!
Was just in coastal northern California visiting family and went on a hike, probably 95% of the sheep we passed were wearing masks
Landscape is gorgeous, the people are atrocious.
I live in the chicago area as well and never wore a mask. To avoid endless arguments I shop and go to certain places only (and will never shop at the places that essentially screamed at me so much that I self kicked myself out). It's tiring but you can do it, find the places that respect the constitution, and give them your business.
Let me know which grocery stores, because all of them in my neighborhood and the surrounding neighborhoods seem to have their own mask enforcement teams.
I'm in the burr ridge, darien area. Not sure if I want to "out" them to the woke douchebags that might be reading but I never get hassled there. Maybe because I'm 6'2" and workout. But wife and some friends also shop there mask less so I doubt that's it.
I knew some the SW burbs were relaxed. My wife and I discussed driving out that way to do our shopping.
I am seeing maskless people for the first time in the OG maskless state this week ... something may be up. Perhaps Americans are finally picking their balls up off the floor ...
I hope so
Not in assachusetts :-(