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Wearing a seat belt or a face mask can help to save lives, so why do some people still refuse to put them on and even protest against laws requiring them?
“I just hate them,” says one woman when asked why she refused to put one on. “I think I hate them because you have to wear them, and I think it’s more of a ‘you’ve got to wear it’, so I don’t want it.”
“I think, whether you’re male or female, it’s a dominance thing,” replies the man next to her. “I’m in charge, you don’t tell me what to do.”
It’s the sort of reasoning you might expect from protestors who refuse to wear masks when out in public during the pandemic. Their objection is not just about comfort, or even scepticism that they can save lives. It’s also resentment about being told what to do by authorities. Except the interviewees above were not upset about laws that have made face masks mandatory in public spaces in many countries. Instead, they were talking about seat belts.
“I just hate them,” says one woman when asked why she refused to put one on. “I think I hate them because you have to wear them, and I think it’s more of a ‘you’ve got to wear it’, so I don’t want it.”
“I think, whether you’re male or female, it’s a dominance thing,” replies the man next to her. “I’m in charge, you don’t tell me what to do.”
It’s the sort of reasoning you might expect from protestors who refuse to wear masks when out in public during the pandemic. Their objection is not just about comfort, or even scepticism that they can save lives. It’s also resentment about being told what to do by authorities. Except the interviewees above were not upset about laws that have made face masks mandatory in public spaces in many countries. Instead, they were talking about seat belts.
Why people object to laws that save lives
Posted from bbc.com
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Coronavirus COVID19
Posted 4 y ago
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I can agree with this author on principle and don't necessarily disagree with his conclusions relating to the use of the face mask.
However, unless the Senate in a state passes a law which requires the Governors signature (And I am personally unaware of this happening in any state), there is no law in this country mandating the use of face masks; only Executive Orders which are not law no matter who signs them. So, on that note I must disagree with his statements regarding face mask law(s).
The resistance in this instance comes from a general resentment of governmental meddling but also governmental overreach involving a public so saturated with ill-feeling toward particular politicians and government in general, that compliance can neither be expected or assured. In Michigan, for example, the Governor ordered local PD Chiefs and Sheriffs to write tickets to offenders who were to then pay a hefty fine. Included in that order was to stop and ticket drivers of vehicles on the road after midnight. As colossally absurd and unenforceable as was George Washington ordering soldiers not to swear.
Is it a smart thing to wear a mask? Yes, if it is the right one and the wearer knows how to don it properly. But it is not law and likely never will be.
This is simply my opinion and others are free to disagree.
Stay well and have a great evening.
However, unless the Senate in a state passes a law which requires the Governors signature (And I am personally unaware of this happening in any state), there is no law in this country mandating the use of face masks; only Executive Orders which are not law no matter who signs them. So, on that note I must disagree with his statements regarding face mask law(s).
The resistance in this instance comes from a general resentment of governmental meddling but also governmental overreach involving a public so saturated with ill-feeling toward particular politicians and government in general, that compliance can neither be expected or assured. In Michigan, for example, the Governor ordered local PD Chiefs and Sheriffs to write tickets to offenders who were to then pay a hefty fine. Included in that order was to stop and ticket drivers of vehicles on the road after midnight. As colossally absurd and unenforceable as was George Washington ordering soldiers not to swear.
Is it a smart thing to wear a mask? Yes, if it is the right one and the wearer knows how to don it properly. But it is not law and likely never will be.
This is simply my opinion and others are free to disagree.
Stay well and have a great evening.
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GySgt Gary Cordeiro
What is lacking is culture. I will continue referring to this point until something or someone hears me.
I board ships from around the world performing my job. If you could hear how the international shipping industry views America, you would be ashamed.
WHAT IS YOUR VIEW OF AMERICAN CULTURE?
I board ships from around the world performing my job. If you could hear how the international shipping industry views America, you would be ashamed.
WHAT IS YOUR VIEW OF AMERICAN CULTURE?
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