A Mask is a Stupid Hill to Die on, America

[babylonsister]

https://johnpavlovitz.com/2020/06/17/a-mask-is-a-stupid-hill-to-die-on-america/


A Mask is a Stupid Hill to Die on, America
June 17, 2020 / John Pavlovitz

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We have these casualty numbers (which you claim are negligible) precisely with and because of months of shutdowns and safeguards—not in spite of them. If we hadn’t adhered to these practices and restrictions, the numbers would be exponentially higher; the same way we’ll see continued spiking because of people like you are strident in your steadfast refusal to care. If everyone wore masks, we could have a relatively normal existence without massive infections, but because half of us won’t, we’ll be in this another 8 months, and many more people will get sick and die.

If you refuse to wear a mask in a pandemic, you’re not making America great.

You’re abusing your freedom, you’re intentionally placing fellow citizens in harm’s way, you’re damaging the economy, and you’re dooming us to far longer restrictions than if you simply put a piece of cloth over your mouth.

If you refuse to wear a mask in a pandemic, you’re also not pro-life.

You are showing a reckless disregard for yourself and for loved ones and for strangers; the supposedly sacred lives you preach to treasure in the womb, but in practice really aren’t all that concerned with outside of it.

And if you refuse to wear a mask in a pandemic—you’re just not a very good person.

We’re in an unprecedented health crisis that has literally shut down the world, and you won’t do literally the simplest thing you’re being asked to, in order to prevent other people from getting sick and dying.

Congratulations. You’re failing the “human” test.

Enjoy your hill.

It will look great with a headstone.

[AllaN01Bear]

1. a lot of people feel they are imune from everything, they arnt.

[Va Lefty]

2. George Carlin said...

“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.”

[Thomas Hurt]

3. Magical thinking and arrogance go a long way in cult.

[crickets]

4. For some, reality and responsibility really are that much of a burden.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. If All Lives Matter is not just a racist slogan, then prove it by wearing a mask, trumpanzees! . .nt

[Hermit-The-Prog]

6. Just got back from the veterinarian -- 3 people with masks, more than a dozen cars

No one was allowed inside, but none of the employees who came to the parking lot to collect pets were wearing masks. None of the vets were wearing masks. Besides me, there were 3 other customers wearing a mask. Had to tell 2 people, "Stay back!" They wanted to come close and talk.

Some people apparently have to see blood and gore to believe in lethal threats.

[LudwigPastorius]

7. Not wearing a mask is Strong.

Wearing a mask is Weak.

God-Emperor Trump has deemed it so.

Also, mocking the disabled, women, former prisoners of war, muslims, Mexicans, and grieving parents strengthens the immune system!

[iluvtennis]

8. The people who won't wear a mask are arrogant and selfish - they want it their way or no way at all.

I'm so sickened by them.

[plimsoll]

9. The argument is something like

Your fear doesn't trump my rights.

OK, but in stand ground states being someone with out a mask might be viewed as threatening anothers life. Should they be able to shoot that person?

The absurdity of the arguments really can' be exaggerated.

I'm waiting for the Onion, "Florida Man shot for not wearing mask. I feared for my life says shooter."

[maxsolomon]

10. those mr. pavlovitz is addressing will not read his screed.

it is ever thus.