From a human rights perspective it is not mask wearing per se that is the problem, but the mandating of them. For me it is about denying a human being the choice to wear what they wish - a freedom we should all expect in supposedly civilised/ democratic country. As for your list, I'd argue that compulsory mask wearing infringes: 'Don't discriminate'; 'Freedom of thought'; 'Freedom of expression'; & a 'Fair and free world'.
Some people argue that a mask could also be seen as a medical device, impacting on the person's oxygen/carbon dioxide balance. As such, it is equivalent to any other medical intervention (e.g. drugs) and requires informed consent rather than it being forced on people.
Hi Lydia
From a human rights perspective it is not mask wearing per se that is the problem, but the mandating of them. For me it is about denying a human being the choice to wear what they wish - a freedom we should all expect in supposedly civilised/ democratic country. As for your list, I'd argue that compulsory mask wearing infringes: 'Don't discriminate'; 'Freedom of thought'; 'Freedom of expression'; & a 'Fair and free world'.
Some people argue that a mask could also be seen as a medical device, impacting on the person's oxygen/carbon dioxide balance. As such, it is equivalent to any other medical intervention (e.g. drugs) and requires informed consent rather than it being forced on people.
Good answer. simple and concise.