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> 1) It's not about 'reducing the spread of germs' it's about 'reducing the spread of COVID specifically'. Which we need to do more of, not less.
What its "about" doesnt mean squat.. what it "is" is all that matters.
Presuming it does good in preventing the spread of COVID, which is doubtful specifically considering their misuse, doesnt change the fact that it can and does spread other diseases when misused. That harm may (and I beleive does) outweigh the benefits.
> 2) Masks are not 'excessive' - what's 'excessive' is people being exposed to other people for long periods of time during a pandemic.
Thats where we simply disagree, given the fairly low effectiveness and even potential harm from mask wearing it doesnt justify the discomfort and potential harm both in spreading other diseases and in terms of harm to the deaf community. It would be like walking around in full hazmat gear.. yea maybe it helps, but it is absurd and not neccesary, its just excessive.
