Anti-mask set crass, clueless

I am seriously concerned about the group of people who are collectively working against the efforts of everyone who is attempting to get us through this pandemic with as few casualties as possible. I am referring, of course, to the anti-mask, antivax, anti-precaution group that has been publicly demonstrating their position in the city.

I am appalled at their behaviour, especially taking it indoors to Orchard Park shopping Centre on a busy, pre-Christmas weekend. I think they are inconsiderate, selfish, irresponsible, and disrespectful.

I was genuinely surprised at the size of the gathering. I would have expected a few oddballs, but there must have been at least fifty people on Harvey Ave when we drove by on Saturday morning, and they looked like regular folks, smiling, and waving to the traffic like butter wouldn’t melt in their mouths.

They obviously have no respect for their elders! Yesterday’s COVID-19 death toll reached an all-time high of 28 in B.C. Do they not have elderly parents or grandparents they love? What about close friends or family with compromised immune systems?

I respect their right to believe the conspiracy theories about vaccinations if they choose, but this has become a full-on “movement” and they are endangering peoples lives and livelihood. Wearing a facemask to help control contagion, practicing good personal hygiene, and keeping your distance from others are such simple, non-invasive, practical preventative measures. I wish those anti-maskers would just get on board, because I have been working so hard to keep my spirits up through these past few months, and seeing them out there just makes me feel guilty for wishing COVID-19 upon them all when I should be wishing them well.