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Originally Posted by DaFace
Since you seem to be here for actual discussion, can you help me understand why masks have become a left/right issue? I honestly don't understand it. Is it just a feeling like people shouldn't have to follow government regulations broadly? Lack of trust in science? Or is there something more to it that I'm missing?
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As far as left/right, I have no idea. Perhaps people on the left are more willing to accept everything the govt tells them even if it's wrong? And perhaps the right has become a lot more distrustful (whether justified or not) of the govt that they are almost to a point of not believing much of anything. We have become a lot more polarized these days, for sure. But I don't believe it's quite as easily boxed as a simple left/right issue.
For me, personally, at first, I didn't think the mask was necessary and probably didn't do much. But I have always been aware of the asymptomatic spread and even questioned some of my friends (not necessarly all right) on social media. But reading about it has convinced me that I should probably wear one if, for nothing else then simply to protect others if I am carrying it.
And, if you're curious, as far as political leanings, I consider myself a right leaning Libertarian.