I have begun wearing a body camera in public to document occurrences just such as this.
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Likewise....
Yesterday I had my first ‘challenge’ about entering a business - Walmart - a Security Guard (A security guard in my ‘little town and county’s ONLY Walmart), he ‘greeted’ me outside, paused and said ‘Sir, do you need a mask’ I was really taken aback by his friendly demeanor and told him ‘No thanks, I do have a respiratory problem and would rather not’, He said ‘No problem, have a nice day, Thank You for your service’.
Turns out I was apparently the ONLY person in the store sans mask and I got a few looks but was ready with a response such as ‘The ONLY person in this establishment whose business it is already knows I am not masked’ and ‘You know, if you keep your distance from me as I am from you, we are both better off’ BUT no one said anything.
Then again with my built in frown and the fact that EVERYBODY had grown up learning that ALL Vietnam Vets are crazy might be a factor.
Thank you for your service then....and especially now.
Not every Charlie is in SE Asia.