If you aren't willing to risk a minimal fine to defend your rights, you can't claim to be ready for the real fight that is coming.
This is an escalation process. We don't just go from silent majority to 1776. We must progress through the steps and inspire the will to fight in those around us before they will wake up.
Might I suggest a fund created to help pay fines for violations?
Edit: to be clear, I'm not anti-mask. I'm anti-mandate. If you are symptomatic then you should be wearing a mask to prevent transmission.
Or better yet, just go angry wolf eyes on them as you walk in the store. Don't respond when they ask if you need a mask. Just stare them down the entire time with a crazy grin on your face and walk right past them. You are the alpha here, they are your bitch.
I've found that approach usually does the trick. Make 'em question if their $10/hr is worth that particular fight.
Your approach works also. Lol.
To be honest, I’ve only had one person say anything to me about wearing a mask. And even then, all they did was hand me a mask.
Most of these people don’t want the confrontation either.