Re:South Dakota nurse says many dying patients still insist ...
by mech422 on Tuesday November 17, 2020 @01:54PM
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"I would say several of those examples actually do increase increase risk to others, second hand smoke, being incapacitated by drugs or alcohol can often put others at risk for a number of reasons, etc."
which is why all those things are limited by law. I can't smoke in public spaces, I can't drive drunk, etc.
They are not 'rights' as you seem to argue, and they are limited/regulated just like a million other behaviors. Wearing a mask is no different. Personally, I'd say mask regulations are the equivalent of seatbelt laws - maybe uncomfortable, or inconvenient but basically harmless.
which is why all those things are limited by law. I can't smoke in public spaces, I can't drive drunk, etc.
They are not 'rights' as you seem to argue, and they are limited/regulated just like a million other behaviors. Wearing a mask is no different. Personally, I'd say mask regulations are the equivalent of seatbelt laws - maybe uncomfortable, or inconvenient but basically harmless.