RonJohn
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I don't think from the text in the article that there is deep ignorance of the science. I think there is disagreement on policy. As I stated before, the scientists should not be making policy. They should be reporting the science. Last March, the science with respect to COVID would have said to have everyone stay in their house and NEVER go outside. Using that as a policy decision would have caused more deaths from people who couldn't get food and would have further wrecked the economy. Currently the science says that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks. Using that as policy might cause non-vaccinated people to lie about their vaccination status if they are even asked at all, and could cause further outbreaks.After a year of this, it’s always amazing to see how far, wide, and deep ignorance is on the science of Covid.
Relaxed mask rules: Rational or reckless?
Fully vaccinated people face very little risk from the virus, but some experts say guidelines based on an "honor system" will lead to new outbreaks.www.yahoo.com
Personally, I prefer allowing people to decide for themselves, even if they are not vaccinated and end up getting COVID and dying. I am not a nanny for a 60+ year old person who doesn't want to get vaccinated, doesn't want to wear a mask, and doesn't want to socially distance. That person likely won't die, but if they do die from those decisions, it is all on them. Anyone who is worried about being in public without masks, just follow the science and get vaccinated. Once you are fully vaccinated, you personally have nothing to worry about.