Mask Charade

    Refusal to wear a mask during a pandemic is a denial that a virus exists and a rebellion against what refusers believe is wrongful propaganda spread by the fake news media.
   They choose to put their trust in the few politicians who reiterate their ideas despite a rising death toll, not only in America but around the world.
   Dozens of experts in medicine and disease warn that unless people resume wearing masks in whatever group they attend, the sickness will continue to spread as variants proliferate.
   But despite all evidence to the contrary, a rising number of disbelievers call the mask suggestion a charade and not worth listening to.
   Perhaps when the disease strikes home -- literally -- then they will wear a mask. Sadly, by then it may be too late.