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Originally Posted by ThomasC
That's because of mainstream media.
Do you know the number of deaths caused by poverty?
A hugely staggering amount in comparison to COVID.
I'm not saying COVID is any less important, but media, doom and gloom would.
Perspective is needed.
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I agree in ways and to an extent HOWEVER wearing a facemask has zero economic impact so it's a poor argument for this specific scenario; if the science says facemasks help reduce trasmission, then wearing them reduces NHS burden, and thus is economically sensible. If anyone can offer me an example of how wearing a mask in shops/on public transport in any way increases poverty or hinders the economy, I'm all ears, but it seems unlikely.
Therefore, mask refusal is performative vitrue (freedom) signaling and nothing to do with other concerns.
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