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Hey, if you don't want to wear a mask inside a shop that requires one, don't shop there. It's as simple as that.
I've broken down and worn one a couple times in the past two weeks when I went into Walmart to get stuff we needed that the other stores here in town didn't carry. I didn't like it and you can be sure that I checked the other stores first, but in the end I put the damned mask on. Did I get snappy with the employee that was outside making sure that customers understood they were required? No, it's not her fault. Did I lie and say I had a medical exemption? No, I don't lie. Will I try to order what I need online next time? You bet I will.
I have to say that this is something that I've struggled with anyway. While I'm healthy, my wife is one of those at-risk people due to pre-existing health problems. Do I risk being exposed and passing it on to her because of my hard-headedness?
No, I took a vow when we got married to protect her. My solution was to avoid crowds and to stay as far away from other people as possible which is something that I've always done anyway. No big deal. But in the end, you do what you have to do.
