[markoman]

...good clear communication...

I’ve worn a hearing aid my whole life and as such
I depend on lip-reading a little or a lot depending on
the circumstances that I’m in.
This mask “thing” can make my life very difficult not
only because of the inability to lip-read,but also
because the sound that I can hear is muffled.

Marko

[dragnet2]

This mask “thing” can make my life very difficult

And that's the real goal...It's an election year. Make people as miserable as possible. Not to mention allowing these control freaks more control of others. Comply or else. No one gives a cheet if you can't hear, or it's causing you breathing issues.

[House Atreides]

“...This mask “thing” can make my life very difficult not
only because of the inability to lip-read,but also
because the sound that I can hear is muffled....”
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Particularly muffled (almost to the point of disappearing) are consonant sounds which will cause words to sound like different words.