I work in South Korea. Everyone here wears masks even when they are outside. I've seen joggers running with masks. It's crazy. You can sit inside a coffee shop without one, but God forbid you get seen outdoors without one. It's the most insane version of group think I've ever seen. My boss' dad was a politician, she knows how they can lie and previously I appreciated her level of critical thinking. But now... I refuse to wear a mask outside. She saw me on the street and asked me to put it on. i refused. I was reamed out for being unscientific and reckless. I didn't budge. Even if I thought masks work, I do not see the benefit of wearing one 24/7.
Just needed to vent a little. I'm leaving Korea soon, so quiting my job atm is not an option. Like I said, just needed to vent.
My theory to this, Asians respect higher authority to a fault. They are some of the most intelligent people in the world, but do not lightly go against the status quo. Americans are supposed to be far more rebellious. We are supposed to value freedom and individualism more than anything else. The opposing forces that want to see America collapse have poisoned the masses through various methods to try and subdue this inane trait in us. Never give up. Never surrender.