• 0ddysseus@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Because they prevent the spread of disease. An american way to think about it is: A dead customer can’t spend money

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        1 year ago

        Like what disease? Before 2019 there were no diseases to be spread? You are so worried? Stay home

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          Like literally any respiratory disease as well as all the other bacteria and viruses that spew forth from your mouth every time you open it to make vapid uninformed comments.

          We’ve been using masks for this purpose since 1899, not 2019.

          You live in a society that provides you with a whole fuckton of advantages and you are responsible for the wellbeing of the people in that society. I know your head is warm and comfortable up there but get it out of your arse mate