This is the reason I am still wearing a mask.

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55. Wow, I disagree with almost everything you said.

The Democratic Party I know is all about protecting freedoms and protecting the constitution. We may disagree on its interpretations in certain circumstances, but to not agree that we are about protecting freedoms enshrined in the constitution is crazy-talk.

I also disagree with your slander that I put forward a right-wing talking point. What I stated is reality. Prior to covid if you were immunocompromised, you had to take additional protections. And yes, that sucks. And yes, that is life. Hardly a right wing talking point.

The rest of your points are not supported by science, at least not to the degree that you assert they are.

We already know that COVID (even mild COVID) leaves increased risk for cardiac events and loss of mental acuity and of brain matter.

At best, the science is mixed on this. Far, far too soon to say if there is any increased long-term risks for mild covid cases. In fact, the initial research is showing the opposite.

What we have already learned suggests it will be more like polio and less like a cold or the flu.

This is made up out of whole cloth and is, frankly, fear mongering. Let's stick to the science, ok? Polio, really?

Public policy is what politics is all about. A valid public policy concern is not just minimizing transmission. If so, we would be acting like china and locking everyone down. Public policy must account for all the inputs, economic, emotional, constitutional, etc.

Based on your prior posts, you think everyone should still be forced to wear masks. Reasonable people can disagree with that statement. I do. Public policy currently is against mask mandates, and I happen to think that is the right choice.