Upfront, this expression of opinion is in no way meant to deny the seriousness of the World-wide Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, nor in any manner be insensitive to or otherwise disrespectful of related tragedies suffered by countless individuals and families worldwide.
To the contrary, this writing openly acknowledges the threat to health/life that various microbes have long posed to the human race and other life forms. As life on this Earth continues an unrelenting pursuit of effective weapons against same. Including government-mandated “masking.” A widely-controversial “prevention tool” that—just possibly—may one day be recognized as having a too often overlooked “dark side”? Especially when the intended/assumed “prevention tool” is haphazardly employed.
For example: Many seem to declare/believe that masks (of virtually most any material) “help prevent” virus-contaminated mask-wearers from contaminating others. As others seem to declare/believe that such masks “help prevent” non-contaminated mask-wearers from becoming contaminated. While still others seem to declare/believe that such masks perform “both” of these functions.
“If” any of the above scenarios are true, then it logically follows that unimaginable quantities of “virus contaminated masks” are being generated throughout the World daily. “Contaminated masks” handled by the same hands prone to contacting the eyes/nose/mouth/face of respective mask wearers, and possibly that of others. As well as countless items/materials subsequently handled by unsuspecting others. Especially in a pandemic environment.
“Virus contaminated masks” of which no state/local “government-imposed” mandates now exist, nor would likely ever be effective, regarding how to prevent re-use of, safely dispose of, or otherwise safely handle.
Thus leaving the potential “DARKSIDE OF HAPHAZARD MASKING” in the hands of a “FACTUALLY-INFORMED POPULATION” committed to exercising “PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY” and “COMMON SENSE.”
Three basic “SURVIVAL ESSENTIALS” that any honest self-analysis and attentive look-around one might choose to entertain, would likely reveal a serious “ABSENCE OF AN OVERABUNDANCE OF”.
—William James Moore
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