Originally Posted by
northinsouth
Granted, there is bias in the phrasing, but it sounds like the writer might be trying to move past that simple view and evolving his/her outlook? As someone who has changed his mind numerous times over this pandemic, it can be helpful to admit one's biases so as to take inventory about where they might be originating and considering if they're valid.
Of course, this is a glass half-full kind of reply on my end.
It's quite unlikely the poster is going to read alternate views and conclude "screw the children, infirm and frightened I am going mask free!"
My opinion hasn't changed throughout. I wear a mask when it is required without complaint. When it is optional I will wear a mask when I believe it to be in my best interests and makes sense to me.