As for mask mandates, if these are going to become a semi-permanent feature of life in our societies, then we need to have a rational, open discussion about that. My two cents: No. Hell no.
Meanwhile, their high-handed imposition has decimated common sense, empowered busybodies and promoted irrational behaviors like widespread outdoor masking.
How useless is outdoor masking? In late November, right before New York’s winter spike, Gov. Cuomo bragged that mask compliance in the state was 98 percent. Seven out of 10 states with the highest number of COVID deaths per capita have mask mandates; New York and New Jersey “win” that awful contest. Why continue something that hasn’t worked?
When my middle son was a baby, he was a poor sleeper. Other parents of bad sleepers would try to give me advice. But why would I want advice from such parents? If their advice worked, they would see results. I wanted advice from parents who had gotten their kids to sleep. Advice, even if it sounds reasonable, is only helpful if it produces a desired outcome.
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