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[–] unwellsnail@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They're being downvoted because it's not a good comparison that's relevant to this topic, it's a distraction and a tired, oft repeated one to boot. Poor diet is not a communicable airborne disease.

[–] PatFussy@lemm.ee -4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Everyone here is getting their panties in a bunch about protecting people from covid when i could die just as easily from the flu. Nobody is making a case about wearing a mask because of the flu though, its about covid. Why are you guys trying to force this.

[–] unwellsnail@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 year ago

I don't think you, or anyone regardless of perceived health, should die to flu either. Again, why do you want a society in which your life has no value?