MASKS: Avoid unnecessary risks

I keep reading Lynda Putz’s letter re: masks and equating it to Hitler and his tactics. If she believes the use of masks is a government infringement on her rights then in the same way seat belts, speed limits, etc., are also.

The use of masks or nonuse is not a political issue — it’s a safety issue, as much for the wearer as those around. You don’t know if, perhaps, you are positive with no symptoms or that person you’re standing next to may have underlying health issues or have the beginnings of the virus. It’s not a big deal to don a mask, but it’s selfish to not. You may be saving someone from the virus. You never know.

Please wear a mask when around people and keep your distance. We all would like to see the country get back to normal. This virus can be deadly — and, yes, the childhood diseases could be deadly but not to the extent that this virus spreads to all ages and so easily turns deadly. Why take a chance or put others in danger? Be considerate. We all have to work together.

KATHY VERBURG

Hayden