Dr. Lucky Tran 
Interesting to see some of the people who denied the science of masks for preventing coronavirus transmission suddenly accepting that masks protect us from wildfire particles. It’s clear their stance against masks for #COVID wasn’t based on data, but was due to political beliefs.
Jacqueline Jannotta@luckytran and I’d throw in a hefty dose of #medialiteracy too. Between the two, it might fix the political insanity a bit.
Falcon@JacquelineJannotta @luckytran you can also smell the smoke, and it also irritates/dries your throat and nose instantly.
CTraceyWrites@luckytran
I legit saw a lady today wear a mask outside into the grocery store and then took it off as soon as she came inside. X_x The mental gymnastics some people do! Like, even if covid wasn't an issue (it is) the smoke doesn't know to stop at the door!
I legit saw a lady today wear a mask outside into the grocery store and then took it off as soon as she came inside. X_x The mental gymnastics some people do! Like, even if covid wasn't an issue (it is) the smoke doesn't know to stop at the door!
Doug Baker - Elbows Up! 🇨🇦@luckytran I would have assumed those folks would be consistent: "Fires? What fires? What smoke? WHAT climate change?"
Permacultureandpolitics@luckytran every year in Oregon non-flu and Covid respiratory illnesses increase during fire season.
Anne@luckytran and then there are those saying that it’s harmless and just another reason for making people wear masks (I kid you not).
Alexander Lastname@luckytran Just wait a few days, they'll be back to their 'masks = fear' mindset in no time
Sue is Writing Solarpunk 🌞🌱
Ned Yeung@luckytran That's IMPOSSIBLE! How can an N95 mask protect you from fine particulate matter when it only has 95% efficiency (NOT 100%!) of filtering particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns? YOU MAY AS WELL BE WEARING NOTHING AT ALL! By wearing a mask, all you're doing is holding in all the smoke that gets past your filter, making you even sicker!! The only real way to overcome wildfire smoke is to do more cardiovascular exercises outdoors to strengthen your lungs. /sarcasm :D
Phil Landmeier@luckytran Yes, and not looking like a "weak liberal".
The Covid masking fiasco brought out all the worst tough guy responses, at least here in West Virginia. Why? Because they were scared shitless.