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He didn't mention intelligence.
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I uh think you read more into what he was saying than he meant?
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11-20-2020, 12:06 PM | #47451 | |
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11-20-2020, 12:07 PM | #47452 |
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You seem to be forming a habit of projecting your insecurities on me.
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11-20-2020, 12:16 PM | #47453 |
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I have a hunch that there are several factors at play in urban/rural mask wearing. I think a lot of rural areas are getting hit later just because the virus has taken longer to reach those areas, which in turn made rural areas more skeptical of the need for masks. Now it's hitting those areas and they'll adjust.
I think there's possibly an impression that the virus spreads slower in rural areas due to population density, but I bet that's not true. Rural areas still have density in towns and people still interact. Maybe it's a bit slower, but I bet the difference is scant. I think rural areas have also been more receptive to anti-mask messaging for reasons that aren't allowed in this thread, and it'll take them time to recognize that and adjust their thinking. That said, my home town gets a face palm for some idiot mom organizing a big dance because "she all don't believe in that thar virus and them thar kids shuld have them some fun". https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...der-event.html.
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Yes, the numbers are pretty clear on that.
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second, it's an emotional coping mechanism. So while it's disappointing, I try to give them slack. If they need to lash out at 'others' in order to relieve stress, think of it as a passive service you are providing them.
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It's people that don't fear a virus. Hell, they don't fear putting heroin or meth in their body so why would they wear a mask? And guess what, those people HATE the source of the "anti-mask" message, so that's not it. |
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It's probably different in different areas. My wife is from Iowa and I have a different perception of rural Iowa than rural Missouri. (Of course, she's from Iowa City which is not exactly rural nor typical of Iowa, so I've got imperfect information.) I actually know the person whose Facebook post is quoted in the article that I linked. She's a nice person and is thoughtful, so I was surprised at her stance. But I see a lot of posts from my hometown friends in Missouri that are far more dogmatic than thoughtful, and it's pretty disappointing to see. I think you're right in that they don't fear a virus, but I more often hear "can't make me" arguments than health arguments from them. I'm charitably trying to conclude that it's just because the virus didn't hit their communities in force when the protective measures were being proposed, in which case they didn't see the need.
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Responsible people, on both sides of the political aisle, are wearing masks here by and large. I hear very, very little "individual liberty" arguments. People grumble about it but they're still wearing masks at the end of the day. We have a certain segment of rural/small town people though, and I'm sure Missouri and other places are no different, and you know who they are - they show up to Walmart in their Grinch pajama bottoms in the middle of July, smoking a cigarette as they walk through the door, and looking (and smelling) like they haven't slept or showered in days. Those are the people that don't wear masks and no amount of messaging is going to cure it. They don't care. They care about scoring and making kids. That's about it. |
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