I haven't fully figured it out, but yes, I think people doubt masking was really a public health measure. My hypothesis about what's going on in people's subco

I haven't fully figured it out, but yes, I think people doubt masking was really a public health measure. My hypothesis about what's going on in people's subconscious, based in part on my own thoughts: your face is a key part of your identity, and pressure or mandate to cover your face is in no small part a demand to cover your identity in the name of conformity. Some people react to this very strongly, if they're inclined to believe "the authorities" want to enforce conformity that way. Add the plain physical discomfort and some flip flopping from the CDC, and you've got a mess.