of masks and masquerades

how pushing the idea of "duty" onto others engenders rage and helplessness
masks are trying to make a comeback.
despite the absolutely staggering amount of data refuting the idea that they work to stop any kind of respiratory virus (or even bacteria), it just will not go away.
i think it’s always going to be with us. the damage was too deep and there is a certain sort of person who is just never going to let it go.
because this was their happy place.
https://boriquagato.substack.com/p/of-masks-and-masquarades