I remember a few decades ago when people who had AIDS were arrested, tried and convicted of infecting others when they knew they were infected. This was before medicine was found to prolong life and it became less lethal.

Why not use the same reasoning to Covid 19 because it is lethal much more quickly. It also has an after effect for many people leaving them much less healthy than before. Is not wearing a mask the same as spreading AIDS?

People used to say they are homosexuals (other words were more often used) and it doesn’t matter. Their beliefs changed when AIDS went heterosexual and their chances went up and people got nervous. Why don’t people feel they need to wear a mask for protecting themselves and others? It’s more than inconsiderate because not doing so can kill people. Flare-ups have an economic impact when fighting it requires businesses to close.

I am convinced wearing a mask is patriotic and not wearing one is at the least unpatriotic and dangerous. Wearing a mask may be uncomfortable but may be the cause of you or someone else inhaling fluids from Covid 19. Maybe locking up those who don’t wear a mask will change minds.