Why do these people exist in times of pandemics?

In global scale issues, especially in this pandemic, one of, but not limited to, the following scenarios happen:

1. Many either deny that it exists, or downplay its consequences, leading them to act like everything is normal and throwing caution to the wind--which then leads to them putting other people in harms way. (See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPLkdevhWD0)
   
2. Many exploit the situation by selling snake oil to desperate victims. (See: https://www.mlive.com/news/2020/12/moder...-says.html)
   
3. Many spread misinformation, which is quite counterproductive because they need it as much as everyone else does. (See: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/scien...infodemic/)
   

There's a lot more problems than just this, but it's what aggravates me the most. For the first time in most people's lives, they can finally help save the world by just staying in their houses, and not do anything. Why is it that people find that NOW is the best time to be out and about?

These behaviors are annoying as all get out. I am so tired of the piss poor attitudes of adults whining about their freedom and not giving any thought to others. I am tired of the cavalier attitudes people have about the life and death of others. It's sickening. Not to mention the jag offs who try and turn a buck during a time when people are on the brink of losing everything.

It's totally ridiculous I agree. People thinking their freedoms are being taken away because they are asked to wear a mask to protect those around them...it makes me sick to be honest. If you dont want to wear a mask that is fine but keep away from other people as you never know what underlying conditions someone may have that makes them more susceptible to getting sick or dying.

There are people in society who are going to believe whatever they want to believe no matter what you say to them. Sometimes the harder you try to convince them, the more they refuse to accept reality.

Dealing with campaigns of misinformation and disinformation also makes it difficult for people to know what is real anymore.
A lot of people are easily influenced into believing things that are not true, depending on the sources they trust. That's why compromising mainstream media ( tv, newspaper, radio ) is so effective.

I for one will not wear a mask.
Not because im trying to be disrespectful or dont care about your feelings, but because at the end of the day we will all get this either through normal means of spread or when those who choose to vaccinate.

The way i see it is if you feel safer wearing a mask then wear it its your right just as its my right not to wear one.

16-12-2020, 08:20 AM

cobra2599 Wrote: I for one will not wear a mask.
Not because im trying to be disrespectful or dont care about your feelings, but because at the end of the day we will all get this either through normal means of spread or when those who choose to vaccinate.

The way i see it is if you feel safer wearing a mask then wear it its your right just as its my right not to wear one.

Your freedom is only limited by the rights of others, and others' freedoms are limited by your rights. People have a right to safety, and if you compromise that, you are overstepping your boundaries. The mask isn't meant to stop you from intaking the virus. It's meant to stop you and others from spreading it in the first place, because it a mask filters out a decent amount of the droplets and air particles from flying out into the air, which is why the waterproof side of the mask is worn on the outside. Furthermore, people who take the safety measures in the first place are less likely to be vectors of the virus (Source) because they are more likely to take a more careful and cautious approach to outside activities. Non-mask wearers do not share this sentiment, which is why public places such as the Florida spring breakers have been a boon for the Covid boost in spreads.

The reason why mask usage has been criticized for being "ineffective" is because there are some activities such as eating and drinking that cannot feasibly be done with a mask on (although you are welcome to try). (Source) Additionally, "mask-wearers" remove their masks in public anyway, which is what renders wearing a mask useless in the first place. It's equivalent to an astronaut taking their helmet off in space. It only takes taking it off one time for the entire safety gear to become useless.

As a part of society, each citizen is part of the social contract, wherein you sacrifice some freedoms for safety and security. This is one of those situations where you must take some inconveniences, not that masks are even that much of an inconvenience if at all, in order to help preserve the safety of the people.

By not taking precautions, you are not only being a danger to yourself, but to others as well.

However, I shall throw you a bone, and concede that we cannot stop functioning, because Covid isn't the only problem in the world, and that we need to work to keep food on the table and a roof on our heads. My problem lies with the people that don't need to go outside that do go outside.