"Let me try to explain (I have training in Infection Control). "
Yo, Reddog. Thanks for that. I appreciate what you have said. I am not opposed to wearing masks sometimes but I can't won't wear one (especially the same one) 24/7. That is just dumb.
Some people are getting sick from wearing the same mask sometimes and when they aren't wearing it, it is sitting somewhere it can be contaminated.
Some people have gotten legionella from wearing the same mask
Some people have suffered from hypoxia from wearing a mask for a long period of time.
https://www.spinalcord.com/blog/what...20aftereffects.
No blood supply to the brain: This occurs when the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood are completely obstructed. This is extremely rare, and usually fatal.
Low blood supply to the brain: Low blood supply can occur when even a single blood vessel is blocked or partially obstructed, as often happens with a stroke. This form of hypoxia frequently affects a specific region of the brain, interfering with functions governed by that region.
No blood oxygen: When the body can’t take in oxygen, or the heart or lungs can’t properly provide the blood with oxygen, the brain -- and all other organs -- suffer from hypoxia. This is quickly fatal.
Low blood oxygen: When the body can’t properly oxygenate blood, often due to illnesses such as emphysema or a crisis such as a heart attack, the brain gets less oxygen than it needs to properly function.
I, too, have had infectious disease training. It was a long time ago but I have practiced it in my personal life regardless including being a practical/courteous human and covering my mouth when I cough or sneeze, don't pick my nose or wipe snot somewhere where it can transmit something to others. I have also read white papers about masks and how they were never intended for long term use. I am in the minority there. Laws which say DO THIS OR ELSE can be harmful if you don't take into consideration that some people may have health conditions and masks could be detrimental to their health but even a completely healthy person needs to breath more than a mask will allow.
People need to be sensible and don't badger/bully people because you want to feel righteous. Some people will punch back or worse, like the 77 year old in Michigan who was stabbed over it. It just isn't worth it. Just leave people alone! You probably have no idea what is going on in that person's life.
Manly reason to mask up--
