Anyone else been an innocent victim of mask politics?
I had someone rudely confront me about not wearing a mask in Walmart. I am in no way required to show you my inhaler or the handicapped placard on my truck. Assumptions
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purplepen · 51-55, F
It is happening to women more than to men. Women, including multi-handicapped ones like me, are expected to be masked up more than men are.
I wear a modified mask. I couldn't wear anything on my face until I got some asthma inhalers and took symbicort for several months. Now I have two doctors' notes explaining why I cannot wear a standard mask, but it would not be good enough if I wanted to get a vaccine, a covid test, or any form of emergency medical treatment.
I work behind a barrier and keep social distance. Yet some people have still criticized my mask for not being good enough.
Mask politics are very ugly and they are only getting worse.
I wear a modified mask. I couldn't wear anything on my face until I got some asthma inhalers and took symbicort for several months. Now I have two doctors' notes explaining why I cannot wear a standard mask, but it would not be good enough if I wanted to get a vaccine, a covid test, or any form of emergency medical treatment.
I work behind a barrier and keep social distance. Yet some people have still criticized my mask for not being good enough.
Mask politics are very ugly and they are only getting worse.
purplepen · 51-55, F
Yes. Several times. I seriously couldn't wear one without passing out. Not even a face shield. I tried many times.
Then I went on symbicort and after a few months I was able to wear a modified mask.
I was always careful and polite. I didn't demand anything. But still it increased the harassment I normally got.
Then I went on symbicort and after a few months I was able to wear a modified mask.
I was always careful and polite. I didn't demand anything. But still it increased the harassment I normally got.
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
Zonuss · 41-45, M
PowderFlask Undetermined
StratoRanger Dude you're so predictable. Cut this nonsense out. 😂
StratoRanger Dude you're so predictable. Cut this nonsense out. 😂
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MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
@RodionRomanovitch So trump haters will agree.
RodionRomanovitch · 56-60, M
@MrBrownstone Agree with what ?
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
@RodionRomanovitch Nope
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No. I wear a mask. That being said, I don't confront others. I just move away from them.
If it's an issue for you, and it will be if you continue to shop inside Walmart's, expect it to continue. Starting today, all stores are mandating all customers wear masks. They've been publicizing for the past week.
If it's an issue for you, and it will be if you continue to shop inside Walmart's, expect it to continue. Starting today, all stores are mandating all customers wear masks. They've been publicizing for the past week.
Powderflask · 31-35, M
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@Powderflask Unfortunately, that always happened to people before the pandemic too. I have a friend with MS who has gotten yelled at for parking in handicapped spots even though he has the pass hanging off his mirror. They see him walking fine on a good day & yell at him.
If you don't want to get yelled at or asked to leave when it's a store policy, either bring a medical pass with you or better yet, stay home and order online and go to the pick up area. That's what it's there for, people like you with health issues. I don't understand why you'd put yourself at risk when you have compromised lungs.
If you don't want to get yelled at or asked to leave when it's a store policy, either bring a medical pass with you or better yet, stay home and order online and go to the pick up area. That's what it's there for, people like you with health issues. I don't understand why you'd put yourself at risk when you have compromised lungs.
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
ADA and HIPPA laws protect you. Bring that up and see if they want to pay the $75,000 fine.
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@MrBrownstone Stores are allowed to make policy & refuse service to anyone. If it was just an obnoxious Yahoo being a jerk yelling at him, good luck to him on getting that person's name.
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
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@MrBrownstone Yes, blatantly refusing service to someone merely because they're handicapped is illegal. Having an across the board policy that is all inclusive, isn't.