Replied "The kids need socialization more than to be "protected" from COVID-19, something that represents essentially less than 0.05% risk to them even if infected."
Commented "I am worried they will shut down the schools, I am not at all worried about COVID hurting my kids, or other kids. This virus is no longer novel, but rather seasonal/endemic, yet the scared policy-makers are treating it as though it is novel. We need to move on... no masks, no quarantine. "
Commented "It is insane. For those who claim "it isn't any big deal to wear a mask", you are a liar. NO ONE wants to wear these because they make you sweat, you lose out on expression, it restricts your breathing, and it is little more than a political statement outside.... no proof of effectiveness at all."
Replied "Actually, many of us care far more about others than the ones that want to force kids to mask. There will very likely be far more ADDED youth suicide deaths than ALL COVID youth deaths because school is made miserable, no smiles, drop-outs, drugs, etc. Care about others? Let kids live w/o masks."
Commented "COVID-19 is no longer a novel virus, which is most important to recognize. We understand the virus, we have vaccines, treatments, and most of us have some degree of immunity (t-cell response, if not antibodies). We are now in the 'must start living with it' phase. So, let it go, and let us live."
Replied "Really? Then we should ban use of alcohol for many people are killed by drunk drivers, we should ban big cars that are more likely to kill someone, we should ban stairs as 100s or 1000s die every year on stairs.
No, there are limits on stripping liberties on the basis of Public Health."
Commented "We are done with masks. I'm vaccinated, and anyone else can get vaccinated. Now it is time to get to herd immunity. If you want to wear a mask, knock yourself out."