I used to be able to go through stores freely with my chinderwear/face diaper/bacterial pneumonia generator below my nose. Today, I made the mistake of making eye contact with somebody at Target (usually one of the places where I know people don't care.) A male Karen seized the opportunity and called out, "Mask all the way up. It's the safe way." Then, as I ignored him and passed, "Think about it." I refrained from flipping him the bird. This is the second time this has happened to me recently.
I hate what this is doing to me. I hate what this is doing to society. It feels like enemies are around every corner, just waiting to pounce. I want to be friendly. I want to make someone else's day with a smile, even if it's a person whose politics I would disagree with if I knew what they were. But in order to breathe, I have to avoid even making eye contact. And if I want to breathe, I have to display on my face who I voted for.
We have to end this.
The tyranny will only continue as long as people comply. I understand people have different personalities, some choose to not "stir the pot". At some point though, when do enough people who would rather be friendly say enough is enough? Mandatory vaccines? Gun confiscation? Property and bank account seizure? Just my opinion, but it's not "just a mask". It's heading down a very slippery slope of total control.
I totally get you. I agree that this is about compliance, not science. For me, the hard line is mandatory vaccines. That's a firm "hell, no" for me. Gun confiscation has always been the same.
For masks, I struggle in more ways than one. Ideologically, it's a gross violation of my bodily autonomy. Emotionally, it's kind of triggering because it reminds me of past abuse. (I'm not a helpless wreck, but it's not good for my blood pressure.) But practically, I know I can be fined for non-compliance. I thought I was safe enough just flouting the order and pulling it down. But if I'm going to be harassed either way, I may have to start claiming an exemption and threatening discrimination when they ask what the exemption is. I'm honestly not quite there yet, but I may get there soon.
You'll know when enough is enough for you. Everyone reaches their limit. I honestly don't go out and about much ( unless it's drive-through/carryout) or to the based grocery stores I have found. I hate being out in the Twilight Zone and refuse to partake in it. Mentally, I've adjusted to not going to stores, restaurants, etc. I realize now more than ever what is important in life. That's just me, cannot say it hasn't been stressful at times though. This shit has to come to an end, and the only way for that to happen is when enough people take a stand.
I rarely go out anymore. Been maskless the whole time and recently have been getting shit comments and looks.
Same here, I refuse to wear one. Karen hasn't said anything to me yet, but boy oh boy I wish she would. That just further motivates me to be rebellious. Have had some looks...only makes me feel better I can piss off the sheep.
I could not agree with you more.
not complying at this point will only lead to violence, which will then escalate to rebellion. most people are holding out for trump to indict them so they don't have to kill people