I’m sure you know all this, but I’m more replying for others.
Asian countries have 2 problems. One, they tend to be more collectivist than individualist. Social harmony. Which I’ll say has many benefits, it promotes assimilation from outsiders, even temporary ones (on a balance of probabilities) But when it comes to violation of individual rights, this helps breed subjugation of the masses because no one wants to stand out and everyone suffers in silence.
The second problem is many Asian countries already had a societal practice of wearing masks in public which made it easier for people to just go along with the government demands. Which I’ll actually agree the practice before covid was good! The only people who wore masks were people sick, with a running nose, and due to cramped subways didn’t want to leak all over a stranger they were snuggled up on. I can respect that. When I’ve used public transit I can’t tell how many times I’ve been grossed out by disgusting individuals who have no respect for others.
But it does need to end everywhere. People need to see how mask wearing has been co-opted to oppress, subjugate, and more importantly DEHUMANIZE humanity.
But it does need to end everywhere. People need to see how mask wearing has been co-opted to oppress, subjugate, and more importantly DEHUMANIZE humanity.
I’m sure you know all this, but I’m more replying for others.
Asian countries have 2 problems. One, they tend to be more collectivist than individualist. Social harmony. Which I’ll say has many benefits, it promotes assimilation from outsiders, even temporary ones (on a balance of probabilities) But when it comes to violation of individual rights, this helps breed subjugation of the masses because no one wants to stand out and everyone suffers in silence.
The second problem is many Asian countries already had a societal practice of wearing masks in public which made it easier for people to just go along with the government demands. Which I’ll actually agree the practice before covid was good! The only people who wore masks were people sick, with a running nose, and due to cramped subways didn’t want to leak all over a stranger they were snuggled up on. I can respect that. When I’ve used public transit I can’t tell how many times I’ve been grossed out by disgusting individuals who have no respect for others.
But it does need to end everywhere. People need to see how mask wearing has been co-opted to oppress, subjugate, and more importantly DEHUMANIZE humanity.
Point on