Dan GillmorMay 21, 2023
The medical practice I've patronized for almost 30 years in the Bay Area lifted its mask mandate for its employees and patients. IMO it's grossly irresponsible, and will lead to more illness and deaths -- especially among older patients. I'm actively looking for a practice that requires masks, but suspect -- given America's total capitulation to covid -- I won't find one.
Show threadDan GillmorMay 21, 2023

I don't give a damn if I'm the only one indoors with other people who's wearing a mask (and that's been the case a number of times lately). I've avoided covid so far and, as someone in a higher-risk group, will do my best to maintain that as long as possible.

I've been happy to protect others, but Americans overall have decided that their personal convenience far outweighs the health and lives of millions of others,

Show threadMorgan Davis
@dangillmor While in Korea in April, they lifted required masks in public transit (and btw, their system is phenomenal). The day after, most still wore their masks, including me. I’m fully vaccinated, as I’m sure were most of the SK’s, too. It occurred to me then that if I were in a group where only one person was masked, it is a minor effort to do the same, as that person may have concerns/reasons. I don’t see that as imposing on my liberty. It is a simple courtesy.
May 22, 2023 at 8:11pmWeb