Horse Of Another Color

That is the question. It is a question that puts Americans on either side of a great divide. The anti-maskers typically fall on the conservative side of the political spectrum and often cite individual freedom as a reason for going sans mask. You might also hear some conspiracy theory mantra from them or hear that the mask can make you sick. The anti-maskers often downplay the effects and severity of the coronavirus. They generally base their knowledge and understanding of the virus on the proclamations of the President rather than epidemiologists, virologists, and other healthcare professionals trained in combating disease. Will I change minds with this writing exercise? Highly doubtful. However I do think it's important to point out a few things to give context to masking decisions. First, I realize that by wearing a mask I won't necessarily guarantee I will not contract the disease. Experts have noted from the beginning that masks can help prevent transmitting the diseas...