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Yeah but then we ALL gotta be willing to take the fines or the harassment and the hits.

I’m not wearing a mask.

i hope I’m not doing this alone.

It’ll be like a prison break and you’re the only guy that shows up at the meeting spot outside :)

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But the mask itself can be a vehicle of protest, which no one seems to be availing themselves of, at least in my neck of the woods.

To me, there are five basic types of masks, in terms of style, not quality:

1) Paper, disposable masks. I can understand why someone wants to take a new mask out of a box each day versus using a dirty mask.

2) Something plain, a la your basic black mask. Like basic black dress shoes, a suit, purse, or briefcase, you can never go wrong with basic black, I guess.

3) Vanity or cutesy masks, such as ones with the local HS sports mascot on them, polka dot masks, masks that match an outfit or earrings, etc. I have no respect for anyone who wears these types of masks. They just scream, “I love wearing a mask and want the world to know.”

4) Pseudo protest or statement masks, such as ones that say Trump, MAGA, have the flag on them, or something like “Jesus Loves You.” My friend wears a Jesus-themed mask because she thinks she is saying she supports Trump and is anti-mask. To me, she is just saying, “Jesus wants us to wear masks, and it is the Christian thing to do” or at least, that is how I think many interpret it. Even people who wear a Trump mask can’t be sure others aren’t interpreting them to be saying, “Trump has said wearing masks are a good idea, so I’m doing it,” or something like that, because Trump has not exactly been anti-mask.

5) True protests masks. Masks that say “Plandemic” or “Impeach Cuomo,” etc. The position of the mask wearer is clear.

Imagine if a third of the people you saw wore Type 5. That might begin to get people to think differently.

Type 5 requires only a marker and a paper mask, if you think about it. It is probably better than wearing one that has been bought. Other people can copy you easily and don’t have to figure out where online to go to order a mask.

You have a lot of family in SI. Have you guys ever talked about wearing such masks?