Originally Posted by
GeeWizDriver
I follow the numbers on Worldometers and watch for trends. I read papers from all over the world while traveling.
Most European countries and the US have very high voluntary mask compliance and/or fine-based coercion and yet are seeing rapidly climbing case numbers. Sweden has single digit voluntary mask compliance and no mandate and has not seen a major climb in positive cases until very recently.
Every medical professional I know (and they are numerous) tell me that masks, and especially cloth “face coverings” like bandanas are absolutely ineffective at controlling a virus. They are moderately effective in controlling bacteria and particulates.
In other words, I use my own eyes, ears, and intellect to formulate a conclusion. I don’t use the agenda-driven scare tactics of the media, including the sources you cite, to make my conclusions for me.
No, you and a few other conspiracy theory posters on here make up your own numbers, use anecdotal stories, and refuse to post legitimate sources of your claims due to supposed fake news/government/medical institutions. Basically anything you guys disagree with is dismissed as fake or some crazy conspiracy.
The frustrating part for me is I very much want the US to get past this BS. I know it’s possible, as I live in a city of 8 million people that has single digit COVID cases because people here aren’t claiming a bunch of crazy BS all the time.
I have zero understanding of why people like you are choosing this as the hill to die on, with absolutely nothing legitimate to back it up.