I don’t get the hostility towards masks. We have no idea what the workers’ circumstances are at home. People all over the country are enduring economic devastation. They could be taking care of elderly parents after moving back home.

Meanwhile they encounter hundreds or thousands of customers a day. They might fear bringing the virus home from work. Maybe it’s an irrational fear, but how does hostility from us assuage them? Why is such a hassle to put on a mask in their store?

Do you guys get mad at range officers for yelling at people with poor muzzle discipline, even if “the gun is unloaded”?

Masks are for increasing the margin of safety for people around you, like maintaining distance and washing hands. Might not save you from infection, but maybe you’ll get a smaller dose that’s more manageable for your immune system to mount a strong defense and avoid having to be hospitalized. They’re part of the way we can move forward despite all the uncertainties surrounding covid.