Yeah, Why Should You Wear A Mask Anyway?

Summary

The article argues for the necessity of wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, emphasizing personal responsibility and the collective effort required to save lives.

Abstract

The author acknowledges the common aversion to mask-wearing but dismisses the notion that it infringes on personal rights. Instead, the article frames mask-wearing as a critical action to protect public health, citing the alarming rise in COVID-19 cases and Dr. Fauci's warning of potentially reaching 100,000 cases per day. Using a humorous anecdote from a doctor, the author underscores the importance of masks in controlling the spread of the virus, which does not discriminate based on personal beliefs or values. The article concludes by inviting readers to subscribe to a newsletter for more insights.

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Mask-wearing is not an affront to personal rights but a responsible action for the greater good.
The author criticizes the fallacy of equating personal discomfort with oppression, likening it to an unemployed person equating exercise with paid work.
The article suggests that the collective action of wearing masks is crucial in the face of rising case numbers, which are outpacing the capacity of large venues like the Staples Center.
Dr. Fauci's projection of 100,000 daily cases is presented as a stark warning that should compel the public to take immediate action.
The author's doctor provides a satirical perspective, implying that if digestive gases were expelled in the opposite direction, there would be unanimous support for mask-wearing.
The article encourages readers to re-evaluate their stance on mask-wearing, considering the virus's indifference to human emotions and the tangible benefits of masks in saving lives.

Yeah, Why Should I Wear A Mask Anyway?

An argument for masks.

I hate wearing a mask, just like many do. Yet, I don’t consider it an affront to my rights.

That thought is a trick. We use it to believe we don’t have to be responsible for what’s important. It’s like the unemployed person calling a workout “work,” which is bull. Leg lifts don’t pay.

As far as masks go, let’s be real. Shouldn’t every last one of us wear them? Do I really need to expound on the subject? There is very little that matters except the actions we take to save the country.

We passed 56,000 cases on Friday, July 2. That’s a new high from Thursday, July 1. To put it in perspective, the Staples Center in Los Angeles holds 20,000 people. Yesterday’s caseload increased by nearly 3 Staples Centers. Dr. Fauci said he won’t be surprised if the number of cases rises to 100,000 cases per day. That is 5 Staples Centers.

Fans in the stands.

Just look at the picture above. What if all those people have coronavirus? And that’s a partial picture of the crowd. What if every fan had Covid-19? See where this is going?

Look, if you’re having trouble reconciling your beliefs and values against a virus that doesn’t care about your feelings and values, may I implore you to consider this:

My doctor and I have a professional yet casual relationship. He said to me, “Think carefully about what I’m about to tell you because it’s tricky to understand. I know for a fact, that if the human digestive system sent gas the other way, you’d insist everyone wear a mask.”

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