The point is that it should be left to the business owner to make the decision. I don't believe these businesses would be hurt financially like you believe they will be, but it should be the business owner with the right to make that decision.

I certainly would have gone to the store or other businesses more often in the last couple of months if the mask requirement was more of a suggestion. I have turned to ordering off of Amazon more than I ever have before. I wear my mask like a good little obedient America, but my local business expenditures have gone down. And the 'masks at all cost' only goes out when necessary anyway. I don't really think they are making up for my reduced spending, and the reduced spending of the people that did often go out to restaurants, bars and enjoy other entertainment like sports and concerts.

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It is real simple. Slow down the virus and the economy will get better. I have heard numerous times from numerous morons on this board that if you are vulnerable stay home then. They don’t realize how many “vulnerable “ people make up this country and I can assure you they make up a sizable portion of the economy. New York has it under control so more people will go out and spend more locally. Florida is the opposite, cases out of control, more people staying in. Masks are one easy part of slowing the virus down.

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I don’t think you should stay home, Deacon. I think you should wear a mask and go to the store, social distancing and minimizing contact as much as possible. Or, if that is too scary, order your groceries for curbside pickup. Or, if that is still to frightening, have your groceries delivered and do all your shopping at home. The bottom line is that if you wear a mask and take whatever precautions you feel are necessary, and stay away from people as much as possible, you will be fine. I actually feel bad for you and others like you who have been preyed upon by fear-mongering to the point where you are actually scared like this. It is a national tragedy that our news media does all it can to scare as many people as possible in an effort to drive ratings and push a political agenda at the expense of people like yourself. It’s a national disgrace, and I mean that sincerely.

[quote="man of few opinions"]I don’t think you should stay home, Deacon. I think you should wear a mask and go to the store, social distancing and minimizing contact as much as possible. Or, if that is too scary, order your groceries for curbside pickup. Or, if that is still to frightening, have your groceries delivered and do all your shopping at home. The bottom line is that if you wear a mask and take whatever precautions you feel are necessary, and stay away from people as much as possible, you will be fine. I actually feel bad for you and others like you who have been preyed upon by fear-mongering to the point where you are actually scared like this. It is a national tragedy that our news media does all it can to scare as many people as possible in an effort to drive ratings and push a political agenda at the expense of people like yourself. It’s a national disgrace, and I mean that sincerely.[/quote

The national disgrace is having arguing with people to wear a mask to protect others.

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virtually everyone on this board is arguing you to stop posting here and yet it continues.

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the world will always the world. your entire existence is defined by your response.

I miss the Sound Opinions Message Board. I had a couple different login names on that board over the years. I also miss the old freewheeling Sound Opinions show on XRT. It was a lot more relaxed and natural than the NPR version, and a hell of a lot better than their ill-fated television show in the early aughts.

I'm trying to understand the correlation to success in "controlling" the virus. Maybe one of our esteemed scientists like Golden Jet or Deacon Blues can help me out.

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Looks like the Northeast, Florida, Texas, Chicago , and the West Coast.

No Joey, I am in my bunker because civilization is being destroyed according to you. And you are right on everything. Getting reading for my chip to be sewed into my skin. Flat earth forever, Joey.

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That second map is pretty much "population density"

I just can't get over the terminology folks are using. "How often people from different places say they wear a mask when they leave the house" - why would you wear a mask when leaving the house before actually arriving at anywhere indoors or with other people?

It seems like there's a clear push to have people wearing masks at all times when not in the confines of their home.

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Looks like New Mexico is wearing their masks. Good job, lobos

It's not real simple at all, which is probably why you're having such a hard time understanding the issue.

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I was out in downtown Wheaton last night for dinner. Lots of masks worn by people just walking around outside. Some dope sitting at the table next to me (outdoor dining) had a mask on the entire time. He would pull it down only to eat a bite of his food, or take a drink of his beer. After that, mask was back up.

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Yeah, that is the feeling that the dopes screaming about masks are trying to push.

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Wheaton should really be renamed "Queer".

He's thinking about your safety. You are selfish.

They could make you the mayor.

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I clarified it and you cut it off. Trump taught you well to redact. You don’t agree that slowing down the virus will help the economy? OK, thanks for stopping by.

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I love me some Caller Bob (no homo)

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Which countries were still experiencing a big wave when the question was asked seems relevant

If U.S. numbers were trending down, that number would go way down for us as well.

People are bizarre

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I'm just waiting to see one of those masks with the hole for the straw so people can still "mask up" and drink their beer/cocktail.

I'm sure Jet has a line on some and will sell them to you for $39.99ea

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Seen it

I dont know what to make of all this. Im at a point where Im willing to do this because I think it might help. It doesn't bother me that much to wear it for a few minutes here and there.

If I go back to the office and have to wear one all day, Ill start arguing against it for sure because I really only care about me, tbh.

I ran into the store this morning and with my glasses on, they were constantly fogged up. I fucking hate em.

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Wearing one all day would be incredibly annoying, but I don't think it would take that much getting used to. We have a cousin on my wife's side who is a manager at Trader Joe's. He said the first week wearing it sucked, but by about the end of the second week he was so used to it he didn't even notice it unless he was outside checking in merch or unloading a truck.

I just can't fathom eating at a bar or restaurant and moving a mask every time I wanted to take a bite or a drink. I'd sooner stay home at that point.

I don't like it but I wear it going into stores and what not for two reasons. #1 I do believe it helps even a little, #2 its just not worth fighting at this point. Now come next spring, I'm not wearing a goddam mask.

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Deacon will hunt you down and publicly shame you.

Moving?

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Oh yes you will.

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