I was just forced into retirement at 62 due to a run in with my employer for not wearing a mask at work at a large defense contractor in AL. It seems I could run around without a mask and slide by since March, but once you declare you are not going to wear one, then the fireworks started. For me it's really not about the mask, its the start of resistance to all the things that are coming. I my discussions with sympathetic people talking big about the coming civil war, I tell them I can't count on them by my side if they can't even ditch the mask now out of fear. Also a weird thing I noticed was in the last month everyone seem to gravitate to wearing black masks. I think there is something behind that phenomena but would like people to chime in on that.
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I didn't think that was a real thing...?!
I don't know about your state, but it is in mine. Check the actual text of the order from your governor/county judge/mayor. In my state, no one is allowed (violation of HIPAA--federal law) to require explanation, documentation, or proof of your medical exemption. I'm RARELY asked to put on a mask now, and when they do, I simply smile sweetly and say, "Thanks, but I have a medical exemption." If for some reason they don't know their stuff and they ask for explanation (they haven't so far), I would simply smile sweetly again and say, "I'm not comfortable sharing my private medical information with strangers." If they REALLY push it, I'll pull out my phone and show them the relevant section of the governor's order stating that they're not allowed to require documentation or explanation. The less you draw attention to yourself (with other actions/clothing/words), the less likely people will even notice you're not wearing a mask, and even if they do, they will likely not say anything unless they're a Karen/Kevin.