By Robin Itzler
There are about 60 million Americans who are living with hearing loss, ranging from mild to profound loss. Most deaf and legally deaf rely on lipreading and facial expressions to help hear. (Legally deaf means you hear some sounds with the use of hearing aids and/or cochlear implants.) For the deaf/legally deaf, face masks (with few exceptions) make it extremely difficult to communicate since the hearing impaired can’t read lips or see facial expressions and voices are muzzled.
That’s why most government mask mandates exempt the deaf such as the one for California:
By the way, it’s surprising that liberals haven’t demanded that “mandate” be changed to “persondate.”
Gov. Newsom wants everyone to wear a face covering. An online search to purchase face masks, face shields or neck gaiters shows that many are made in China. That’s the same country that purposely allowed the COVID-19 virus to spread throughout the world. That’s the same country that received a $990 million purchase order from Gov. Newsom for N95 and surgical masks. It appears that California’s governor believes it’s better to keep the Chinese employed rather than American workers.
What kind of masker are you?
Face coverings reflect a person’s personality. What kind of face masker are you?
Mask-querader – These people believe they will DIE if a maskless person comes within 100 feet of them. They wear their mask everywhere even driving alone in their car. Sometimes they wear their mask to sleep fearing a neighbor’s sneeze would send a droplet through their bedroom window and they will DIE. When the pandemic ends, they will continue wearing a face mask.
A Nose by Any Other Name – Acting like they are complying with the face mask requirement they wear their mask below their nose. Defeating the purpose of the face mask, the exposed nose is useful when shopping for fruits and vegetables.
Through Thick and Chin – They dutifully put on the mask before leaving the house but lower it to their chin within a few minutes. This makes it easier to lick fingers to open plastic bags at the supermarket.
Pidgeon Carrier – They always carry their face mask, but rarely put it on.
John Dillinger – They wear a kerchief around their neck that absorbs sweat throughout the day. When needed as a face mask, they raise the germ-infected dirty cloth over their face and breath through the open bottom.
Busybody – They want everyone to wear a mask. Period. No discussion. No debate. Wear a mask or they call the police to have you arrested. Once arrested, you are put in a prison cell previously occupied by a convicted mass murderer who was recently released by Gov. Newsom.
Paris Chic – These maskers are usually women who have a wardrobe closet filled with neck scarves that match their outfits. They rarely use the scarf to cover their face (since that would ruin their makeup) but they want others to think they are complying with the mandate.
Bling It On – Their masks are completely covered with bling, often matching the bling on their jeans and shoes.
Mask-ulinity –If they had to enter a room with COVID-19 patients and the choice was a flowery pink mask or no mask, they would go without a mask.
Hoarders – They bought a supply of white disposable non-woven medical grade masks but forgot the key word: disposable. They wear the face mask, then put it down on a dirty surface or in their pocket. Then they wear it again … and again … and again.
Giraffes – People who don’t want to wear a face covering that wraps around their ears prefer neck gaiters. Depending on the situation, they can pull the sweaty germ-infested gaiter up and down throughout the day, which means touching their face multiple times.
Cheapskate – They refuse to spend money on masks when their house is filled with items that can be converted into masks. From old bras to empty water bottles to coffee filters these folks will not spend any money on masks.
Billboard – They rarely wear a mask but if they must, damn it’s going to promote their political views!
Duel in the Sun – A husband and wife both wear masks with political statements; however, they have opposing views. For instance, one mask reads “BLM = Black Lives Matter” and the other has “BLM = Burn/Loot/Murder.”
Just Say No – These folks do not wear masks. Period. No discussion. No debate. If they enter a store that requires masks, they put one on. Once inside they take the mask off to happily do their shopping. If an employee approaches them waving a face mask, they smile, graciously accept the mask and then stuff it in their pocket.
Malpractice – They lamely offer a medical reason for not wearing a mask. Clutching their chest as if having severe breathing issues, the ailment miraculously disappears as soon as they finish paying for their purchase.
To mask or not to mask, that is the question. Dr. Jeffrey I. Barke, co-founder of PersonalCare Physicians of Newport Beach, shared –
As a practicing board certified primary care physician for more than 20 years, many patients, family, friends, and neighbors have sought my opinion regarding wearing masks. If they are healthy and do not display any signs of COVID-19, my advice is not to wear a mask because that thin cloth (what most people wear) will not protect them or others from the coronavirus. Science does not support mask wearing.Current government mask mandates are based on the rise in positive cases, which sounds alarming. However, the rise is the result of an increase in testing, the expected rise as a result of reopening our economy, and the rise due to mass protests and riots across our nation. More important than the uptick in cases is the steady decline in deaths and fatality rate.
Many liberal-leaning reporters and virus experts (including Dr. Fauci) know this, which is why they have been filmed without their masks when they think the cameras have been turned off.
The hypocrisy of mask mandates should make all freedom-loving Americans toss their masks into the trash. For instance, Gov. Newsom mandated that people of faith can’t raise their wondrous voices in prayer during a church or synagogue service due to fears singing could spread the virus. Yet, those same government officials allow Black Lives Matter to continue their violent street protests where they often sing anti-America chants.
Outside of medical and research facilities where masks are worn for short periods of time, discarded and then a new one is put on, most people wear the same mask on and off throughout the day. They take it off in their car or home, often placing it on dirty surfaces. When they put the mask back on, they are breathing in germs that have nowhere to go but into their throat and nose and into their respiratory system. Mask wearers also continually adjust their mask (to catch fresh air, talk to someone, between shopping stops, etc.). Each time they touch their mask, they haven’t washed their hands and the mask becomes even more germ-infested.
The only people who should be wearing masks are those showing symptoms of the virus, are already sick, or the most vulnerable such as the elderly. Everyone else should liberate themselves from government mask edicts that are masking its socialist goals.
Click here to visit Dr. Barke’s informative Rx for Liberty website. Whatever kind of masker you are, stay safe!
Republished with permission by author.
The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Citizens Journal.
Robin Itzler: Columnist, speaker and author, Robin Itzler has been involved in marketing and communications for more than 35 years. Her Marketing and More columns in the Orange County Breeze often blend marketing, politics and motivation to offer unique perspectives about topical headline issues.
Currently, she is on the executive board of the California Federation of Republican Women with responsibility for the organization’s quarterly newsletter that is read by 10,000+ members. Robin also handles publicity for several Republican Women Federated local clubs as well as the City of Orange Hearing Loss Association of America chapter.
A former NASD licensed securities representative, Robin once served as president of the Animal Assistance League of Orange County. She and her husband Larry own Royal Care Pet Sitting, serving pet parents throughout northwest Orange County. Having originated “Market My Words” for Pet Sitters International World magazine, Robin remained a regular contributor for several years. As the former editor in chief of Toastmasters International Founders’ District, Robin’s articles and newsletters were read by members in 180+ clubs. Although legally deaf, the former New Yorker Robin has one word for anyone who doubts her abilities: Fuggedaboutit!
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Articles like this are why we are going to be having business shutdowns for a long old time. The US has 4% of the worlds population yet 25% of the deaths. Why do almost all other countries do better? They wear masks rather then make fun of it.
What a great mix of humor and accurate information. Thank you for publishing this.
My Wife and I might plagerize you C.Colier.
I guess I’m the “billboard” type. My “away from work” mask, on the occasions when I absolutely HAVE to wear one, has “HEIL NEWSOM” printed on it.