Masks: How do you encourage people that they help?

@zeiracorp, Z, I agree with what you wrote and wish there could be more legal enforcement and charges and punishments applied to the offenders. Alas, many business owners are afraid to report transgressions and others have been told that there will be no aid sent nor penalties applied. Even with something is "on the books", too often there is no guarantee that infringements will be reported.

We have a local ordinance preventing fireworks within the city limits. I live in a very quiet neighborhood but already fireworks are being noted by members of our facebook group. What good is the ordinance or law if not enforced?

@sueinmn, Yes, sadly I live in one of those states where law officials, some elected officials and too many citizens mock and defy masking requirements. Good for you for leaving a business where people are unmasked! I may be overly cautious but rather that than risk exposure to this deadly virus.

@zeiracorp, Z, I am a fan of both fictional and true crime mysteries and also have a close friend who is in charge of museum security in CA. Some of her experiences are both fascinating and dangerously frightening. I'd be with you on taking the "boring, high-pay and easy" securities too! vbg

Also agree that highway driving and even local is one of the most dangerous endeavors we do each time we step into a vehicle. Not only do yahoos cut across lanes at high speed without signaling but in this state, many drivers have no clue about navigating safely during icy or inclement weather. They just drive as usual; so many accidents and deaths occur as a result.

Thanks for the link, the policing information, tips and steps we can take to preserve our safety and legal rights while also complying with legal police commands. I agree, there are bad actors in all professions and walks of life so remembering to use caution is always better than having to pay a higher price later.

@zeiracorp, Z, thanks for the laugh about the bank robbers! I really needed that today. Hugs.

Changing other peoples behaviors is very difficult to near impossible. Focus on getting out the vote, good health practices for yourself and be kind to yourself and others.

@jal333, What you wrote is so true about changing another's beliefs and behaviors. We can only improve our own.

I listen to but do not respond to opposing viewpoints in a futile attempt at understanding why others believe as they do. I am no more willing to change my unspoken opinions or beliefs than they are theirs.

However, as deepening divisions in this country become ever more evident and more throughout the land take to the streets becoming destructive on many fronts on a multitude of issues, I pray fiercely for a healing in this country; a landslide turnout for coming elections and for far wiser minds than mine to find peaceful, positive solutions to the increasing dangers internationally, nationally and locally that beset us so that our children and grands can live out their lives in a nation that once fought for freedom from tyranny, equality and the rights of all.

Only history can recount recount the lasting effects of our present struggles. I pray it will also report that our nation, through the actions of both our leaders and the common man also found ways to restore civility and the faith that people can agree to disagree while focused on the higher good of all. I'm counting on our youth and the guidance of their families to work successfully in future to rectify some of the toxicity and damage being done at present. It truly can be done but the question remains, will we and they be willing to do what will be required?

@fiesty76 I,ve been doing this and also wash out my eyes either just water or the eye wash you can buy . Then I put my drops in for dry eyes .

As I understand it the mask helps from spreading virus to others because one might have it and show no symptoms. It's not a cure all but a preventive measure as it's spreads easily and rapidly.

@marjou- Good morning. Bingo! You are absolutely correct. Masks and social distancing are the keys to not catching COVID-19 or giving it to anyone. I wear a mask everywhere but my car and home.

Do you?

@marjou More important now then ever ,cover your eyes also virus can get it through the eyes also