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[quote=Anonymous][quote=febegaj]We all know that the issue of mask wearing has been a hot topic these years, with Democrats being pro-mask and Republicans being anti-mask.
It would be interesting however to see how the choice of (not) wearing a mask can potentially reveal an individual's political ideology.

For example, during the pandemic, with most people wearing masks, if you saw someone not wearing a mask (esp. in indoor and/or crowded place) you could infer that he or she is a Republican (of course with some confidence X).
Similarly, now the pandemic is over and masks have mostly gone away, if you see someone wearing a mask, you can infer that he or she is a Democrat (again with some confidence Y).

What do you think? Would be interested to see if there are any studies about this.[/quote]

It's a far reaching generalization.  Especially if you make assumptions today about mask wearing.  Quarantine is not necessary anymore if you test positive, but many people may choose to wear a mask, even if they would not wear one if asymptomatic or negative.  Even hardcore anti-maskers may wear a mask in indoor public settings if testing positive.  [/quote]

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