Concerning Masks

Dear Editor,

It was with much interest that I read the letter by Sarah Hitchcock concerning the wearing of masks.

I will definitely give her credit for one statement, she has a right to not wear a mask on her own property or in her own house. When she is out on public property or public businesses where others are too, she does not have the right to endanger their health or my health by failing to protect us from what could be a death sentence.

It appears that the reason for wearing a mask is to protect the other person, as science believes that there is little benefit derived by those wearing them. Is there some right that gives Sarah the right to endanger others? Has she tried admission to a clinic or doctor's office? The ones I've been to require a mask, temperature reading, and hand sanitizer before I can proceed any further. Perhaps she has no intention of getting sick.

Sincerely,

Howard Pippin

Saco, Mont.