The mask mandates are a DIRECT CONSEQUENCE of believing that masks "do something" while science has quite frankly pointed out that masks do precious little even while following the best of mask usage guidelines (which 99.9% don't), and lockdowns and social distancing as well are ill motivated and at best based in incomplete science. For example the Finnish government DID NOT mandate mask usage, and they still have one of the LOWEST mortality rate from the covid virus: "Research has shown that widespread use of face masks have LITTLE OR NO EFFECT on reducing the spread of upper respiratory infections, according to a report presented a government-appointed working group led by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (MSAH) on Friday. "There is no scientific evidence for its use," Emerita Professor Marjukka Mäkelä said at a press briefing to unveil the report. The writers of the report reviewed scientific research on the use of protective masks and also examined mask practices and guidelines in several other countries."
> Research has shown that widespread use of face masks have LITTLE OR NO EFFECT on reducing the spread of upper respiratory infections
this was why the CDC, at first said wearing of masks would do little to prevent the spread. then when they supposedly did their own studies on COVID-19 itself, they found that they actually helped quite a bit. as for what happened in Finland, I have not heard that, but it could be true. I will try to see what I can find on the subject
@CityBuilderOfAmerica(Cboa) I recommend you delete the messages from that channel. Only memes go there and you're suppose to talk here. If you talk in the channel you get a warning
