Masks are nothing more than virtue signaling. The "how much worse it would be without them" argument is a pointless argument not supported by empirical facts as demonstrated in that link. I do wonder exactly how mask wearing results in a higher infection rate. I don't see it as impossible, but do wonder how that happens.
Exactly. I'd like some data on how many people got it while wearing a mask, and only went out because they had this false sense of security. I'll hold my breath on that data becoming available. But if a couple of mask opponents (Chris Christie) get sick without a mask, the media runs with it.
"It is important for public health scientists and officials to listen to the public, who are living the public health consequences. This pandemic has proved that many non-epidemiologists understand public health better than some epidemiologists." ~ Dr. Martin Kulldorff