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[–] ZeframCochrane- 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
No one cared who I was, 'til I refused the mask.
[–] ardvarcus 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Yeah, me too. But what happens if every store in your city demands that you wear a mask before entering? How do you buy your groceries?
[–] onetwolefthook 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
People is like sheeple just following what they have been told them to do. It says "mandatory masks" and "safe distance" and everyone will follow. You might as well wear one of these hand-knitted masks or paper bag in your head and no one will bat an eye as long as it conforms. Might as well use the mask as propaganda.
[–] cthulian_axioms 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
You get a cool-looking bandanna or a shemagh. Those count as "masks". You then roll it down around your neck when you go back outside. I have several. They rock.
Six months ago, I'd have been arrested if I'd walked into the grocery store (to say nothing of the bank) looking like I do now, and not just because they'd think I was there to rob the place. Up until about two weeks ago, New York had a law that made it illegal to wear a mask in public, except on Halloween, because anarchists in 1885 (when they passed the goddamn thing) liked to mask up in public and rob banks. Later on, it was regularly used as a tool of repression. I'm glad it's gone. It normalizes anonymity in public. A man is slightly tempted to go rob (((a bank))).
Plus, when I wear a shemagh, people actually give me that six-foot bubble.
[–] Stubbabubba 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Enter the store then pull your mask down. If they say anything put it in then pull it back down when they walk away. Or don't live near retards
[–] grendelbiter ago
What if you live in a tiny village where there is only one grocery store and you've been kicked out already for not wearing the mask? (true story)
[–] IsaacJan 3 points 3 points 6 points (+6|-3) ago
These are just memes for retards. Everything labeled and so retardedly wordy.
[–] Totally-Not-A-Troll 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The mask he is holding has two mouth covers - looks more like a bra.
[–] xzykrizak 5 points 1 point 6 points (+6|-5) ago
Honestly I don't know why masks are political. I don't think it is right to force anyone to do anything, but it is just a common courtesy to wear a mask especially if you feel sick. It is not difficult and I personally I do it entirely for my own safety and the safety of my family.
No one had to tell me to wear a mask, I got N95s before the whole thing hit, and I wear it regardless of what the recommendation is, same for social distancing.
[–] Thisismyvoatusername 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago (edited ago)
The masks are political because the left insists everyone wear them even though they add no protection for society. Indeed, if they actually worked it would be even worse because it would simply prolong the pandemic which is counterproductive for society. Wear one if you want but understand you look like a little faggot who enjoys being bossed around by authoritarian lefties.
[–] ravensedgesom 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
you definitely looked like a cucked faggot for wearing one. There are so many pussies even on here sweet jeebus grow a set and practice civil disobedience. I don't get why these are such difficult concepts.
[–] grendelbiter 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Fuck you bootlicker
[–] ddtourist 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Is there hope for Voat now that reddit's stupid bans on everything are providing some non-braindead visitors?
[–] Stubbabubba 2 points 1 point 3 points (+3|-2) ago
Hahahahaha your a faggot! Do you always go out of your way to be such a cuck?
[–] Inquisitioner 7 points 1 point 8 points (+8|-7) ago
Retarded.
Not relevant to the issue.
Nice peer pressuring, not an argument.
Yes, that's the whole point.
Frankly I'm for masks just for the sake of normalized anonymity. Take this as an opportunity to put up some IOTBW posters.
[–] cthulian_axioms 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
^^^ THIS ^^^
[–] Stubbabubba 3 points -1 points 2 points (+2|-3) ago
You're so fucking stupid.
[–] ddtourist 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Also not an argument. Can you address any of his actual points?
[–] QueensNewYorkGuy ago
107-108 days maskless. I’ve never EVER wore a fear mask. I was saying most of this on here from Day 2 or 3 and it inspired me to start a Bitchute channel explaining why Covid is a hoax: https://www.bitchute.com/video/zIl4SXGM2AFY/
[–] grantorino43 ago
Think of the masks(which I disagree with) as an opportunity to walk among the public without getting spotted. Wear a ballcap with the brim tilted down, wear sunglasses, conceal your identity from the scores of cameras watching you. Don't embrace the idea or succomb to fear, but use it to your advantage. Fuck with people and walk away, what are they going to tell the cops?" Uh.....he was wearing a mask."
Just my thoughts.
[–] Stubbabubba ago
Biden looks like he's holding a bra haha