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3wheelin

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Wear a mask when you're walking out in public, or taking public transportation.

That's all that needs to be done. It's simple.

Anyone objecting to this is being ridiculous.
Totally agree johnsnownw. As long as I protected myself and others then I did my part whether I build immunity or not BUT purposely EXPOSING and using yourself as the guinea pig to a faceless and invisible virus just don't make sense to me. That said, my daily bike ride includes wearing facemask and my bluetooth earbuds, why? To protect me from early morning bugs that bumps into my nose, ears and mouth! ;)
 
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Funny irony, I may be considered a ‘big risk taker’ but I do draw the like at riding with ear buds. I hardly even drive my car with a radio on. I like to hear as much as possible around me principally to avoid accidents. Just for the record, I don’t wear a helmet either! I do often wear gloves, however. I’ve been in quite a few good wrecks, haven’t hurt my head but my hands are real banged up: they stay purple almost all winter and fall. My avatar is me skydiving, I’ve made plenty of jumps with no helmet and in sandals... been hurt a few times but always just doing stupid stuff. We all have different thresholds. Don’t want to jinx myself but everyone remarks how healthy I am for my age and maybe ‘apparent abuse?’ Had 20/10 and 20/15 eyesight til a few years ago.
 

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Funny irony, I may be considered a ‘big risk taker’ but I do draw the like at riding with ear buds. I hardly even drive my car with a radio on. I like to hear as much as possible around me principally to avoid accidents. Just for the record, I don’t wear a helmet either! I do often wear gloves, however. I’ve been in quite a few good wrecks, haven’t hurt my head but my hands are real banged up: they stay purple almost all winter and fall. My avatar is me skydiving, I’ve made plenty of jumps with no helmet and in sandals... been hurt a few times but always just doing stupid stuff. We all have different thresholds. Don’t want to jinx myself but everyone remarks how healthy I am for my age and maybe ‘apparent abuse?’ Had 20/10 and 20/15 eyesight til a few years ago.
I can respect that! Nothing but my hat turned the other way for me and the earbuds is not even on most of the time, but I've got bad experience of a bug that got in to my ear and I tell ya, it ain't fun! Helmet is not required and it'll never save you falling 100 mph with a failed chute- it'll keep your hair in but if you're bald.... sunglass cam works well than a GoPro attached to a helmet!
 

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I don’t take issue with an individual risking their own lives doing stupid personal things...........unless it risks the lives of others and increases my health coverage premiums as a result of stupid self inflicted injury. Funeral costs or nursing home care is on the back of your loved ones.
 

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I don’t take issue with an individual risking their own lives doing stupid personal things...........unless it risks the lives of others and increases my health coverage premiums as a result of stupid self inflicted injury. Funeral costs or nursing home care is on the back of your loved ones.
Rick, are you still saying that you get to decide for others what is risky or stupid? I still haven't seen a list of your experts. You're way out of your league here.
 

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I can respect that! Nothing but my hat turned the other way for me and the earbuds is not even on most of the time, but I've got bad experience of a bug that got in to my ear and I tell ya, it ain't fun! Helmet is not required and it'll never save you falling 100 mph with a failed chute- it'll keep your hair in but if you're bald.... sunglass cam works well than a GoPro attached to a helmet!
Instead of earbuds that block a lot of the sound you should be hearing while on your bicycle, get a pair of the shooting earplugs that let 80% - 90% of the normal sound through but do a decent job of blocking anything above 85 DB within milliseconds.. They have a very tiny attached cap that optionally fits over a tiny valved hole going through the plugs, so you have the option of blocking a great deal more sound if you ever have the need to.They're designed to protect you from the sound of gunshots while hunting, while still enabling you to hear your surroundings at normal sound levels. They're so small, light and comfortable that you forget you have them in. They're not very expensive at all. You can find them at most local sporting goods stores / departments and you can get them on Ebay at great prices.
 
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Would CDC guidelines fit your definition of "experts?"

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

It seems to me he's advocating what has been outlined by medical professionals...
Thanks johnsnownw! Yes I do advocate what is being said by medical professionals and practice their recommendations to protect myself/my family/my friends/and total strangers. It seems we should all be united in regards to health and safety, but divided we stand.
 
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