Why do people think it’s ok to not wear a mask on a flight when they are clearly sick?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can only protect yourself from the morons. Wear a mask. I haven't flown since 2020 because it's like the greyhound in the sky.

I doubt you have left your house since 2020 and you are not missed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MAGA Republicans idiots that’s why they are selfish and stupid
That’s why 50 percent more if them died of Covid and will continue to do so. Yay. Hope more of them suffer.

I’m sorry OP

Actually liberals are very anti-mask. It's disappointing really.

[Anonymous]

Because they are either jerks, making a MAGA political statement, or they have massive panic trying to wear a mask. Usually all three, in my experience.

[Anonymous]

When Covid hit our house, doctor said it was best that person who is sick mask.

Out in the ugly world, of course one can mask when others are obviously grossly sick. But the sick person is the dick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When Covid hit our house, doctor said it was best that person who is sick mask.

Out in the ugly world, of course one can mask when others are obviously grossly sick. But the sick person is the dick.

I wish the airlines would crate better air filtration systems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can only protect yourself from the morons. Wear a mask. I haven't flown since 2020 because it's like the greyhound in the sky.

I doubt you have left your house since 2020 and you are not missed.

Aren't you a gem?!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When Covid hit our house, doctor said it was best that person who is sick mask.

Out in the ugly world, of course one can mask when others are obviously grossly sick. But the sick person is the dick.

The person with difficulty breathing should be the one that masks? What sense does that make?

[Anonymous]

I fly fairly frequently for work. My strategy is to wear a mask as I board and am in my seat. If anyone near me seems sick, I keep it on. If not, I take it off. It’s not foolproof but I think it strikes a nice balance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When Covid hit our house, doctor said it was best that person who is sick mask.

Out in the ugly world, of course one can mask when others are obviously grossly sick. But the sick person is the dick.

The person with difficulty breathing should be the one that masks? What sense does that make?

If you're struggling to breathe with a mask, you should seek medical attention. Urgently.

It's not that hard to use a mask correctly, and the sense is obvious: the mask forms a barrier between the germs and the outside air others are breathing. Masking your own face offers some protection to what's in the air. Masking your face when you're sick keeps your germs out of the air.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you put a mask on you and your son? That’s the part you can control, or you can always choose not to fly. Also, hopefully you know that when you eavesdrop on other people’s conversations, you may not hear everything accurately.

Why are you defending the selfish idiots?
(Oops, sorry, I guess you are one of them! )

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I fly fairly frequently for work. My strategy is to wear a mask as I board and am in my seat. If anyone near me seems sick, I keep it on. If not, I take it off. It’s not foolproof but I think it strikes a nice balance.

Same. And when I flew sick (though negative for COVID), I wore it the whole time. Because I was raised to be thoughtful and considerate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My feelings are still if you are worried about getting sick then YOU have to protect yourself.

This.

I have been on 8 flights in the past few weeks. If I were truly worried, I would wear a mask. You can't rely on other people.

As it is, I didn't encounter any truly sick-seeming people until my final flight home yesterday. Wishing I'd had a mask handy!

Live and learn!!

[Anonymous]

They’re selfish. The end.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Flying home to DC, my son was seated next to a lady who was clearly sick and complaining to her husband about how awful she felt. He was not entirely sympathetic and muttered something about having COVID himself. Neither husband nor wife were wearing a mask on the packed flight. I don’t get it.

It boggles my mind. Why won't someone not bother to do such a little deed of goodness. You don't have to give a kidney or donate your 401k to be a charitable person, just do little things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's annoying, but as others have said - you can't control it. I always mask when I fly because that is something I can control.

Right. So no one is saying we can “control” it. But the question is why can’t some people have common decency to not spread illness and accompanying discomfort and risks. I know the answer but OP wants to know.