Today, the state of Oregon put a statewide order in effect for all residents to wear masks in public places. Governor Kate Brown took the action based on increasing coronavirus cases. I have been wearing a mask for months when I leave the house, but I almost never see someone else wearing a mask when I walk my dog in the neighborhood. Why? There is a golf course in our neighborhood, but for months, I have never seen a golfer wear a mask – until June 29th – and only one person of hundreds (and of course not practicing social distancing). Why?
Our top health experts are telling us to wear masks. Our president is not showing any leadership on this topic. Nancy Pelosi as well as Mitch McConnell are demanding action on masks. The CDC has made it clear that wearing masks can help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
If you won’t wear a mask because it infringes on your personal liberty, wear it to protect your neighbors, your family, your co-workers – from you in case you have the coronavirus. Think about it.