My family and I have not worn masks with exception to a private business asking us to do so, but we have noticed a trend. My wife went to a "drive by baby shower" where everyone was sitting outside wearing masks. She showed up without a mask and slowly people started taking theirs off ultimately leading to no one wearing a a mask.
We are just finishing a weekend in NYC visiting family, not wearing masks outside, and my family who lives here and started the weekend wearing them outside ended the weekend without wearing them (which the admitted the normally do). My nephew (11 y/o) straight up asked me "why aren't you wearing your mask?". I simply said "I'm not afraid to be outside or around others without one".
Once people realize you and others aren't afraid, gives them strength and confidence to follow. I think it's a good step forward.
I’ve noticed the same thing! Keep it up and put the mask down!
I think it's the narrative they've built that you don't wear the mask for yourself, but for others. F$#& that. I'm not responsible for anyone aside for anyone other than myself and my family.
That's it in a nutshell. Personal responsibility supersedes all..
It all leads to the collective and the greater good. False. The individual and individual liberties supercedes all. They are trying to erase that!
Masks are very good for pneumonia. A woman in the next village just spent a week in hospital with it. But they'll never learn.