The ongoing conflict regarding masks is perpetuated by individuals who have forgotten (or refuse to acknowledge) that in any society there must be a social contract among the members of that society. We all have certain duties as part of our belonging to the society in which we live. One of those duties is the respect for our fellow citizens and adhering to the courtesies and laws that protect all members of that society.
To resist the wearing of masks during a pandemic when it has been proven to be effective in the prevention of the spread of the disease under the guise of protecting one’s freedom is simply selfish, juvenile and disrespectful, and irresponsible. Sounds like our current president.
Tom Stechschulte, Hatch
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