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> false sense of security - gives the person the impression they are protected and allows them to lower their guard in other area's that they might now if they
by pmachinery 7y ago
> false sense of security - gives the person the impression they are protected and allows them to lower their guard in other area's that they might now if they weren't wearing it.
Using this argument bullet poof vests and helmets "make things worse".
In my experience a mask is a conspicuous reminder of an unusual/dangerous situation - that I would definitely forget about at certain times if I was not wearing a mask - and to be constantly on my guard.
- monkeywork 7y agoI've seen and heard from people who think social distancing doesn't apply to them if they are wearing a mask... hell there are people who don't think social distancing applies if they are indoors. edit Also people who are using bullet proof vests / helmets are generally TRAINED on how to use them, thus know the limits.
- paranoidrobot 7y agoIt's a poor example. Ballistic vests and helmets don't collect gunfire that can be transferred to you if you take them off incorrectly, or if you scratch an itch under the vest with a hand that hasn't been decontaminated.