silver2020 wrote: » Similar comments were made in Germany too just 3 weeks ago. Yes virus is pretty much extinct, but we are an open country with open border to Northern Ireland which has no restrictions on travel into Britain where the Virus is still spiking in many areas. All we need to do is to respect each other and as much as possible keep social distance. The other advantage of wearing coverings in enclosed areas where social distancing if not feasible, is not catching other viruses from people. Regular colds and other viruses have not gone away, but have seen a dramatic drop as well.
Midlife crisis man wrote: » If the government are making wearing masks mandatory, are they going to be giving out free masks to everybody?
everlast75 wrote: » What exactly is the reason *not* to wear one? Is it based on perceived facts? Is it based on people not liking what they are being asked to do/anti-establishment? Is it recklessness? I don't get it. None of the above are reasons not to wear one!?
Tork wrote: » The government needs to step up its information campaign about masks and why we should all be wearing them when we're in shops and other enclosed areas. I'm still seeing comments on social media from people saying there's no point in wearing a mask because it isn't going to stop them from catching the virus. We've had the old "wash your hands" message hammered home for months but there's less about the droplets in the air. I've been near people who've sniffed, coughed and spluttered their way around the supermarket and wished that they'd either stayed at home or put something over their faces to stop spreading their germs.
polesheep wrote: » Here's my reason: I don't want to wear one. For months now I have endured severe restrictions on my lifestyle for the sake of those who were considered vulnerable to the virus. I consider that I have done my bit. If people from the vulnerable cohort still feel at risk then they will have to cocoon. I am not prepared to live my life based on the level of risk to certain others indefinitely. And that includes wearing a mask.
polesheep wrote: » You also have the option to stay home.
Away With The Fairies wrote: » Telling someone to who's shopping to stay at home. If they have the need to be shopping, well they can't really stay at home. I'm not exactly sure where you've been the past few months but we've all been told if you have symptoms stay at home. A disease with cough as a symptom, anyone coughing and spluttering all over the place are probably the people who should be staying at home.
odyssey06 wrote: » That's not a reason. You already live your life that way if you live in Ireland... where you can smoke, from what fuel you can burn, what kind of car you can drive e.g. emissions standards etc.
polesheep wrote: » As so many pro-lockdown posters have said, shop online.
Away With The Fairies wrote: » Restrictions were placed upon us so that hospitals didn't get overwhelmed. We have done a very good job at that. Our bit isn't over though. Telling people to cocoon, so that you can be selfish. People can't be locked up forever and there's people with undiagnosed conditions and we should all continue our bit by wearing masks.
Away With The Fairies wrote: » What do you suggest for an older person without a bank account, collect's their money at the post office and no family to help?
polesheep wrote: » I am not selfish. For months I have restricted my life for the benefit of others. However, the general population cannot be restricted forever. The only way vulnerable people can live a full life is with a vaccine and you cannot expect those who are not vulnerable to live restricted lives until one is found. If you are vulnerable take good care of yourself, but I am no longer willing to live my life as though I were a vulnerable person.
Tork wrote: » Ironically, shopping online would curtail MY lifestyle. Are you seriously suggesting that I should make a Tesco van drop a litre of milk and a loaf of bread to my doorstep, just so that you can avoid wearing a mask for 10 minutes?
Boggles wrote: » Who is restricting you now?
polesheep wrote: » There are still restrictions in place.
Boggles wrote: » And which ones are troubling you exactly?
Away With The Fairies wrote: » You put up with restrictions for months for the benefit of others? Believe it or not but the restrictions were for all of us, including you, so that if you needed help, it would be there for you.
Tork wrote: » Stop waffling and give us specific examples.
polesheep wrote: » Any and all. The squeaky wheel has had all the attention, but now it's time for the squeaky wheel to be isolated and let the rest of us get on with our lives and count the cost. Ironically, there will be a significant cost in health for those who were denied services due to Covid-19.
polesheep wrote: One is enough. We have been discussing masks.
Boggles wrote: » :pac: "new members" are indeed a funny breed.
polesheep wrote: » Any and all. The squeaky wheel has had all the attention, but now it's time for the squeaky wheel to be isolated and let the rest of us get on with our lives and count the cost.
Stark wrote: » Hardly a restriction is it? Doesn't affect you living your life in any way. Unlike what you're proposing for every vulnerable person in the country so suit your selfish self and your fashion choices.
