[Waterman]

That would require acting for the common good of all rather than ones own self interest. Other than those in the military a lot of our fellow Americans have no conception of sacrifice. No one likes the inconvenience.

[Malachai Constant]

You might call me a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.

[Chief Joseph]

[CC]

[Chief Joseph]

I don't think that your "Analogy" is very accurate. If I am drinking, then I drive, I have made a decision that could very well harm other AND more important is against the law. Not wearing a mask is not a violation of the law, it is a violation of a mandate" and from what I understand it is not exactly the same thing. Now, if I am sick and go out in public while not wearing a mask, then that would be different, of course I would simply stay home, which is pretty much what I do when I drink.

[Randito]

[Anne Elk]

[Chief Joseph]

Ok, you guys have convinced me, you are all knowing and so very well informed, so who am I to argue? I will just respond with some song lyrics and leave you all to it.... "Tonight's the night we'll make history, honey, you and I And I'll take any risk to tie back the hands of time And stay with you here tonight I know you feel these are the worst of times I do believe it's true When people lock their doors and hide inside Rumor has it it's the end of Paradise But I know, if the world just passed us by Baby I know, you wouldn't have to cry". The Best of Times....pretty sure that these are not, but I for one will not lock my doors and hide inside, life is too short.

[Chief Joseph]

But wait, I found a "loophole". Exemptions: Those with a medical condition, mental health condition.... Read the directive carefully https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/Secretary_of_Health_Order_20-03_Statewide_Face_Coverings.pdf

[catsp]

[Slugman]

I wish people would stop quoting the vile perverts.

[Gil]

My wife and I stopped at Der Baring Store on the way to a hike yesterday. Hadn't been there in a few years, but saw that it had reopened and wanted to give them at least a little business. I was so disappointed. No one inside wore a mask -- not the two workers, not the two customers already inside. We bought soda and chips and quickly left. I won't be back until some future when the virus is tamed. If a business doesn't care about my well-being, I'll have to go elsewhere.

[Roly Poly]

I’m sure Chief Joseph is pouring over all the latest publications in scientific journals and really following the science, like this recent paper. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32335167/

[Randito]

[Ski]

This becomes something of a moot issue on Tuesday, July 7th, when Washington State businesses will be required to turn customers away who are not wearing masks.