I just don’t get it ...

Good one !

Yep that's true; which just goes to show that you can be either politically correct or intelligent; but you can't be both.

So true

Now knowing this, are masks working? You decide- they should NEVER be mandated

You’re not taking into account that the virus is carried in droplets that are large enough to be blocked.

Its also carried on dry particles hundreds of times smaller.

they will never believe it... Just like you can't catch it if you're protesting. /sarcasm/

Yup, so why not take precautions? It’s like saying you can die in a car accident while wearing a seat belt, so why even bother wearing one?

Same lunacy that locked us down and forces mask hysteria.

Because any action that saves even 1 life is worth it, regardless of the cost, which no o e should even consider or you are an uncaring monster! (Unless you are an unborn fetus, then it’s fine to kill them like flies).

It is not the same 7.ups. While I do appreciate your sensible argument, I would argue that the harm of wearing masks far outweighs any protection they may provide- especially at this point in the game. Human beings are simply not "designed" to wear masks. Here's just a few reasons off the top of my head: 1) blocking the airways is bad. 2)masks trap your own CO2 bad.3)masks quickly get dirty causing disease & infection bad.4)masks very uncomfortable for most bad .5) One could write a book on all the social & communication problems masks cause- (including disguising criminals & Antifa types bad) 6) masks are a symbol of submission to Government tyranny bad.7)"Maskface" - various rashes & acne (never mind dating) bad.8) No real evidence ever that masks help anything bad - (not counting obvious use during surgery) 9) masks cause hysteria & panic, especially for the very young & emotionally challenged) bad. 10)masks are simply not needed bad . 11)mask covers Biden's face so one can tell his words are being dubbed-in LOL, BAD!!! The list goes on- I'm sure there are also MANY other reasons to refuse the mask that I've not mentioned here. The Scamdemic is over- Time to unmask for good! 🙂

“blocking the airways is bad.“
If that were true then surgeons, painters, etc would not wear masks.

“masks trap your own CO2”
Not enough to hurt you, unless maybe you wear an unvented N95 mask for long periods of time.

“masks quickly get dirty causing disease & infection”
Says who? If you’re worried about this, use disposable masks or wash your mask between uses. Also, don’t touch the outside of your mask when putting it on or off.

“masks very uncomfortable for most”
So are seat belts, helmets, etc. but they are less uncomfortable and COVID-19

“One could write a book on all the social & communication problems masks cause- (including disguising criminals & Antifa types”
Maybe you should write one then. We’re not told to wear them for fashion. They’re mostly to protect others from our breath.

“masks are a symbol of submission to Government tyranny”
That’s a myth. Do you think wearing clothing in public is submission? How about seat belts and bike helmets? Do you really think the Government requires these and other restrictions to make us submissive? This is the weakest argument yet.

“Maskface" - various rashes & acne (never mind dating)”
Not nearly as bad a fevers, respiratory, sinus, gastrointestinal and all the other physical conditions caused by COVID-19 or the flu.

“No real evidence ever that masks help anything”
False, the CDC has confirmed that masks helps

“masks cause hysteria & panic, especially for the very young & emotionally challenged)”
Which is why there are exceptions for these rare cases.

“masks are simply not needed”
False

“mask covers Biden's face so one can’t tell his words are being dubbed-in”
OK, ya got me on that one LOL

Look, nobody likes wearing masks but we do it as a precaution. If you’re really think the pandemic is a scam then you need to talk with people in the medical industry. I’m married to an MD who is in the know. It’s not like the entire world is duped into falsely thinking there is a deadly virus going around. The only people being duped are those who think wearing a mask is unnecessary and more harmful that the virus. Don’t fall for it. Some day you or a loved one might get seriously ill and spread the virus to others before you know you have it.

Ya ok... pretty sure if you look up the word "Moonbat" in the dictionary, you will see a picture of 7.ups there.

I’m surprised you conceded the argument so quickly.

FUNN-NEY! yes agreed- teach them to drive young,Lol! I know there's no sense arguing with you.You're part of the liberal agenda, and therefore refuse to admit common sense. "You're part of the rebel alliance and a traitor- Take her away!"** **Darth Vader Star Wars episode IV a new hope

Wow, never been called a liberal or a Democrat before. Just goes to show your anti-mask attitude isn’t based on science at all. You seem to think it’s some kind of political agenda.

BINGO! Now you're starting to understand... Sorry about assuming you were a friggin' braindead Moonbat Leftist Loser like most pro-mask sheep- that was my mistake- (I don't always have time to check user's backgrounds while commenting) You're ok Mate, we can agree to disagree on masks 😉

Uh...could you be a bit more specific- I just listed 11 reasons.(ok,except maybe #11 is just my own suspicion) Which are wrong?

7. ups, though through looking at his memes I disagree with a lot of his stances, at least is pro mask and pretty adequately addressed your braindead comment before you ad hommed your way out of it.

But here's my take.

1. blocking the airways is bad.

Except masks don't do that. Only N95 masks, if worn for an extensive period of time could inhibit breathing in people with respiratory illness, but nowhere near a level that's dangerous to the human body.
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/626036/your-coronavirus-face-mask-does-not-limit-oxygen-intake
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/05/30/fact-check-wearing-face-mask-not-cause-hypoxia-hypercapnia/5260106002/
https://www.physoc.org/blog/are-face-masks-reducing-the-oxygen-in-your-blood/
2. masks trap your own CO2 bad.

No they don't. See links above or links below
https://www.bbc.com/news/53108405
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/no-face-masks-cant-cause-co2-poisoning#What-to-know-about-N95-masks

3. masks quickly get dirty causing disease & infection bad.

Change it if it gets dirty.

4. Masks very uncomfortable for most bad .

I would get protected for covid, but it's too uncomfortable! Suck it up and stop complaining.

5. One could write a book on all the social & communication problems masks cause- (including disguising criminals & Antifa types bad)

Like? I can speak fine in my mask

6. masks are a symbol of submission to Government tyranny bad.

No it's not. It's a symbol of basic and minimal intelligence, something you clearly don't have. If you use your logic, wearing clothes is government tyranny too.

7. "Maskface" - various rashes & acne (never mind dating) bad.

There are ways to rectify and mitigate that. And would you rather get a temporary skin rash, or covid f**king 19 and permanent side effects associated with it if you don't die? You decide.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-tips-to-avoid-maskne-skin-irritation

8. No real evidence ever that masks help anything bad - (not counting obvious use during surgery)

Yes there is. More on that later.

9. masks cause hysteria & panic, especially for the very young & emotionally challenged

No they don't, and children under 2 aren't supposed to wear masks.

10. masks are simply not needed bad .

This is like #8. More on that later.

Hey Dickweed, you de-bunked nothing. Just a bunch of links to meaningless leftist BS that no one will ever read. More on this later... in the meantime, kindly take your lousy filthy mask, and shove it right up your ASS!

Ah yes, I have been utterly decimated by your cogent, fact based rebuttal to my error-ridden comment. Your masterful ad hominems and genetic fallacies have effectively countered my scientific studies. However am I able to recover from such a blowout loss?

Hahaha, touche' - Upvote for literal creativity! 🤣

Expansion to debunking #8 and #10
1.https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html
(19 studies here)

2. https://www.wsj.com/articles/face-masks-really-do-matter-the-scientific-evidence-is-growing-11595083298
More studies

3. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent
Studies galore!

4. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/21299527/masks-coronavirus-covid-19-studies-research-evidence
EVEN MORE STUDIES!

I know that are going to be studies that are repeated through different links, but I think I adequately debunked your bullshit.

By making well people wear masks, we stop the transmission of the virus. Baw haha haha! So should we not be at zero new cases by now?

If masks did anything yes.

No, its spread by tiny dry particles too as long as its not in directly UV light like the sun. These particles pass right through any mask that is not an N95 mask. So if you go shopping you are going to get it.

Sorry I couldn’t reply directly to your comment:
“https://fee.org/articles/new-study-casts-more-doubt-on-effectiveness-of-masks-in-preventing-covid-19-spread/

https://www.studyfinds.org/face-shields-masks-with-valves-wont-stop-coronavirus-spread/
“

You need to get better sources. The fist one clearly states that the study was retracted.
The second one talks about face shields and masks with vents. That’s why the CDC doesn’t encourage using these.

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/p0714-americans-to-wear-masks.html

Exactly.

You guys obviously have some kind of fetish about wearing masks that I will never understand. Fine, so just answer me a few questions... If masks work as well as you say, then why are'nt you adequately protected just by wearing yours? Why must it be mandated that I wear one too? Do you deserve "double rights?!"- infringing on others? Also, do you plan on giving up the masks after the election? Regardless of who wins either because A) Biden wins & therefore the media's no longer into perpetuating a Scamdemic, or B) Biden loses, and the media Scandemic & mask panic has failed to get rid of Trump (again). Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that years from now, when Covid-19 is just a bad memory, some of you Dumbasses will still be walking around with masks on? 🤔

Because the mask is supposed to prevent you from transmitting the virus to others, thus meaning that a lot of people need to wear the mask to meaningfully slow down the transmission of the virus. The only dumbass here is you, so stop projecting.

“If masks work as well as you say, then why are'nt you adequately protected just by wearing yours?”
Have you ever seen surgeons wearing masks? Do you think the mask is to protect them from the patent? It’s the same reason you need to wear a mask when in public.

“Why must it be mandated that I wear one too?”
Because you may be contagious and not know it. Remember, people with the virus are contagious long before they ever have symptoms and some people are asymptomatic but still contagious.

“Do you deserve "double rights?!"- infringing on others?“
Do you think other mandates such as wearing seat belts and laws against public nudity are “double rights” infringing on others? Your fear of losing your rights because you’re required to do so in public is irrational.

“ do you plan on giving up the masks after the election?”
No, what does the election have to do with the virus? You sound like idiot Democrats who blame it on Trump. The science behind wearing face masks doesn’t change when a president is elected.

“Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that years from now, when Covid-19 is just a bad memory, some of you Dumbasses will still be walking around with masks on?“
Because you’re a a bigger dumbass than than we are 🙄

Dude you can't possibly be a Republican and be this Retarded... Come clean- Just admit you're really another Shithead Democrat.

Really? That’s your only reply to my answers? You think that because I’m not against wearing face masks in public I must be Democrat? That’s the worst insult I’ve never gotten.

Dude you can’t possibly believe that the only people who understand the pandemic and how viruses spread are Democrat. You’re a disgrace to Republicans and conservatives.
Take off your political blinders and learn some actual facts instead of defy logic because you think false masks are some kind of liberal Democrat ploy.

I was in a hurry. Those were the first ones I found and didn't have time to read all of it. I skipped over what appeared to be advertising.
I don't have time now, but you can look at any of the videos where someone vapes and then expels it through the mask. Those aren't smoke, those are vapors which is tiny moisture particles and they go right through any mask that isn't an N95 mask.