There is a man in India who spent $4,000 making a custom mask made out of gold. He believes the pores in the metal will help him breath better. I can only think of one person here in America who would wear one given the chance. The governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, has issued an executive order which requires the use of a mask in indoor public spaces and outdoor crowded spaces. Furthermore, businesses have to refuse service to people not wearing any sort of face covering. Any person not following the order will be fined $500. Is a $500 dollar mask worth it? Probably not. I'll admit, I do not like wearing a mask. I already wear it at work all day and at the store here in my own state of California. It is not the most uncomfortable piece of fashion I own. As much as I dislike wearing one, I do it because it is the right thing to do. It doesn't choke me, cuts off my Oxygen or make me look silly. It's just uncomfortable. I though I would get used to it by now when my job required it but I didn't. As of today, the CDC has confirmed the number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 here in America has reached a staggering 3,106,931 and rising. With 132,855 of deaths. These numbers are increasing day by day. Whether you think the virus is not as bad as the flu or a government-created conspiracy or whatever, the virus is here and it does not care who you are. Comparing it to the flu is like comparing being attacked by a lion to being bitten by a dog. Wearing a mask is important because we are seeing the lion while its in a cage. That inexpensive level of protection, however uncomfortable, can keep the virus away from you. Besides the mask, it is just as important to complement the use of one with regular hand washing and avoid face touching. If our doctors, nurses, janitors, grocery workers, and any worker who is required to wear one for your own protection, I don't see the reason why not to wear one for them and everyone else. Stop thinking about yourself and wear a damn mask. You can choose your favorite color, team, pattern, fabric, animal, surgical, N-95, bandana, gold, or whatever your imagination desires. Whether you spend a dollar or $4,000, use a mask when required. Your constitutional rights are not being taken away. It's just a simple thing to do to protect one another. Including your own family and friends.
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