I'm very favorably inclined towards Josh's view here, as one of the Dems who was fine wearing masks pre-vaccination but frustrated by the mandates continuing as long as they have. I have been surprised how many very online lefties do not seem to feel - or will not acknowledge - that NPIs like masks and distancing have significant negativ…
I'm very favorably inclined towards Josh's view here, as one of the Dems who was fine wearing masks pre-vaccination but frustrated by the mandates continuing as long as they have. I have been surprised how many very online lefties do not seem to feel - or will not acknowledge - that NPIs like masks and distancing have significant negative impacts, even when they are necessary. And I've also been looking for the Biden Admin to project a return to normal. HOWEVER, I've been taken aback by recent polls showing around 52% or so of Americans still believe we should have mask mandates (and presumably other NPIs). Seems like there is still a big constituency for that - I'd be curious what Josh makes of that.
I'm very favorably inclined towards Josh's view here, as one of the Dems who was fine wearing masks pre-vaccination but frustrated by the mandates continuing as long as they have. I have been surprised how many very online lefties do not seem to feel - or will not acknowledge - that NPIs like masks and distancing have significant negative impacts, even when they are necessary. And I've also been looking for the Biden Admin to project a return to normal. HOWEVER, I've been taken aback by recent polls showing around 52% or so of Americans still believe we should have mask mandates (and presumably other NPIs). Seems like there is still a big constituency for that - I'd be curious what Josh makes of that.