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In reply to the discussion: I'll go there. We are being told by perfectly earnest and sincere people that most of us [View all]Mike 03
(16,616 posts)31. The way I look at it, wearing an N95 mask plus observing social distancing and hand washing
is an act of kindness to the first responders, because that is one less person who will need an ambulance ride, intubation and a ventilator. It's doing your part not to be part of the problem.
Also, I didn't "take" my masks from anybody. They've been in my emergency kit for years because I live in an area that is prone to wildfires. Paid one dollar per mask.
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I'll go there. We are being told by perfectly earnest and sincere people that most of us [View all]
Atticus
Apr 2020
OP
Let's say each infected person spreads it to 1.5 others. That's exponential growth.
lagomorph777
Apr 2020
#16
Same with washing hands. Most people don't do it properly but think they are safe.
Kaleva
Apr 2020
#24
No need to worry, Russia to the rescue. I have seen it all now. Putin sending tons of
Pepsidog
Apr 2020
#15
No need to take masks from medical professionals. Homemade masks DO help!!
Thekaspervote
Apr 2020
#22
The way I look at it, wearing an N95 mask plus observing social distancing and hand washing
Mike 03
Apr 2020
#31
By the way, for the first week or so I was one of those well meaning and earnest
Mike 03
Apr 2020
#32