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Letter: People who wear masks aren’t ‘afraid’

(Francisco Kjolseth  |  The Salt Lake Tribune) People wear masks as they shop near Cottonwood Heights Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People wear masks as they shop near Cottonwood Heights Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.

I think something needs to be corrected. People who wear masks are not “afraid” of COVID. I have had work in Utah, Davis and Weber counties wearing my mask all over the state, even in places where people stare at me like I’m a tourist attraction.

In some places, no one wears a mask. Are these people running around without masks trying to prove that they are not “afraid”? I am not understanding that nonsense.

I thought the whole point was to act responsible and limit the spread of disease. I am wearing a mask, social distancing, and staying home because I am trying to do what I believe is best for our overall society. There is no fear. We are brave to wear a mask and social distance.

Cathy Romero, Salt Lake City

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