OMG! You guys are too much! Nuts!
Please, STOP THE INSANITY already!
I don't think we should continue this discussion. It seems people's minds are set and even using logic and analogies is not working.
One more time, let's look at this point by point.
Do you wear a condom at all times?
You wear the mask when you go outside of your home.
Do you attempt to wash them and reuse them?
No, they are one use items, but when you have only one mask, you have to do it, to avoid infection. So you do it extremely carefully, using a scientific approach. Masks are being disinfected and reused by medical professionals now. Check the news. It was on the news last night.
Do you put one on and touch everything on the planet, then use them for what they are supposed to be used for?
Do you use one and leave it on after you use it?
Do you use it and take it off and throw it on the ground for some kid to pick up and play with?
No, the majority of people are not going to do that.
No one is saying don't use, just be smart about it, and attempting to stretch items beyond their intended use is counterproductive and even dangerous.
Exactly. So use them as intended, to prevent being infected, and also infecting others. Wear a mask. Disinfect it properly if you can't buy another one and dispose of the one you used.
And furthermore, all these gotdamn imbeciles are taking off their infected ass PPE and throwing them everywhere and not disposing them properly. Potentially infecting those of us who have a brain and use it.
Most people won't do that. A few imbeciles are also using guns and condoms incorrectly. So all guns and condoms should be banned for everyone?
As gun owners, I hope we are using our heads and not just willi nilly doing things that don't make sense.
Exactly my point. Use logic and rational sense please.
Do you buy a brand new gun and take it to the range before you even know how to use it properly and how to safely unload it?
Exactly we do not. There is a proper technique to putting on and taking off a mask. The public needs to be educated about it. It is not rocket science and is infinitely simpler than handling a gun. There are countless videos in many languages explaining how to don and doff a mask.
That's my point. The whole HIV/Condom analogy is not accurate. Too many other variables.
I think the firearm analogy is best. If you get one for protection, but don't learn/practice proper safe handling, you're increasing your chances of being harmed/killed.
A gun only keeps you safer in case of a real attack/threat. Same for masks. If you never encounter the virus, the mask served no purpose.
The analogy is not accurate because you guys are using irrational reasons to think about it.
You are basically using the liberal logic of firearms to apply to masks, saying there are crazy people who are irresponsible and that people who do not use guns properly will kill themselves and others, so nobody should be using these. And that guns are useless if you never encounter a real threat. Might as well never use seat belts either. Or condoms!
OK enough of this, sorry but it's too much. If you STILL don't get it, I think there's nothing to be said.