On one hand I agree with you, people take these things too far and it does seem likely that there is something nefarious going on, but at the same time, I believe it’s always a balance between our will and acceptance of what is.
Demonizing people who don’t practice the same level of caution is obviously not a good thing, but at the same time I don’t really think this fear of masks is any healthier than the fear of an illness.
While I do feel quite confident that we should rely first and foremost on our immune systems and work to strengthen them, it seems obvious to me that masks have the potential to protect people who are not in the best health (as health is not something that we can build overnight, and it’s holistic so we can only be as healthy as we are ready for).
I know it’s really easy to always find some potential culprit, but I think sometimes the situation is just built out of our collective fears manifesting.
Another thing is, while I totally agree, not letting a baby see their mothers expression is nuts, I was circumcised and I turned out ok. Humans are more durable than we tend to imagine, no one grows up perfect and to say that we need to grow up as natural as possible has the potential to be as extreme as those who insist on everything being 100% clean and medicated all the time.
I don’t want to pretend I know exactly what is safe or healthy all the time, or what is too dangerous. I can just do my best.
You know I’m on your side, I just try to give an opposite opinion sometime for some balance. <3
I say this as someone who has been going and meeting my friends and enjoying life as usual all along, wearing a mask only in crowded places with strangers.
I absolutely love your comment and there is so much truth in your view and opinion that it really astounds me. Thank you so very much for sharing your opinion here.
I agree we do not need to demonize, this only leads to more segregation and right now we need to be looking after one another, but these restrictions make it really difficult to do so. I can't help but speak out but I do really appreciate you sharing your perspective, because we all need to be using our voices right now and listening to one another. Sending you love my friend and thanks for the balance xxxx
I would probably have a very different tone if I lived somewhere that was punishing people for not wearing a mask. Luckily Japan is pretty lenient, because few people make a fuss.
You are wonderful! Thanks for sharing your truth ❤️