really.
this is the truth around what the media and politicians are saying about mask use. it's nothing more than brutal truthiness underlying it. really.
if you actually look beyond the terrible media articles, and the fascist laws that are generating them, you're going to see something kind of unexpected: the public health experts actually don't really recommend mask usage as a solution. they might recommend it as a last gasp hope. but, you'll see statements like this at their websites:
Wearing a mask alone will not prevent the spread of COVID-19.
who said that? alex jones? no:
this is what that site says about homemade masks, which would include most commercially available masks:
These types of masks may not be effective in blocking virus particles that may be transmitted by coughing, sneezing or certain medical procedures. They do not provide complete protection from virus particles because of a potential loose fit and the materials used.
then, they "recommend" the use of these masks anyways, because some protection is better than none, and why not?
but, they all but come out and say "these are basically useless.". and, they certainly don't suggest mandating them. there's a very big difference between saying "yeah, you should probably do that, 'cause why not?" and saying "you'd better fucking do that, or else" - and the experts are not advocating the latter. that's something that politicians are pushing, apparently due to widespread ignorance fueled by shitty media.
this site exists to criticize the media. that's what i'm here to do, and what i'll keep doing. and you'll note that i'm almost always right, even if i'm not infallible.
...12 year-old censors be damned.