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Re:The science of mask-wearing hasn’t changed, so why have o... by arcticbull on Friday July 03, 2020 @09:10PM (#23729131)
Lying is absolutely a defensible strategy when done for the greater good.

That doesn’t mean that there hasn’t been a ton of clowny behavior from leadership.

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Re:The science of mask-wearing hasn’t changed, so why have o... by babesh on Friday July 03, 2020 @11:04PM (#23729707)
It destroys public trust. What do you now say to people who refuse to wear masks? Do you say "I was lying to you earlier for the greater good, but now I'm not." Why should they ever listen to you again? You could be lying again.
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