you can say mean things about these people now, but they're on the right side of history, which will look favourably upon them as taking a courageous stand in a difficult time. this is what free speech is about - saying things that are unpopular, and taking a stance against the herd.
the cheapy masks just don't work and it's ridiculous to mandate them by force or push down fines on people that just don't fucking want to wear them.