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I dont wear a face mask. Why? Because I hate people, want to spread the disease as far and as wide as I can? Because I don't have a soul and slavishly seek to infect people with the reckless abandon and ruthless cunning of Angelus?

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No. Because I am disabled, and wearing one would exacerbate it. Not all disabilities are visible, or immediately apparent. I was in a hotel, receptionist demanded I put one on. "Im disabled". Demanded to see my exemption card. Shall I wear a little yellow star on my lapel as well?

Are there people out there who just dont care and recklessly put others at risk? yes. Are there people who manipulate the process, and or benefit from it to the detriment of others? Absolutely. Are there people who are selfishly putting others at risk. Totally. I am not trying to fight with anyone, simply highlighting that being shouted at and abused in shops, public places for not wearing a mask as if I am some walking bio terrorist.....is not ok. It is counter-productive, erodes the dignity of people like myself. I for my part, self-isolate as much as possible. I try to minimise my exposure where possible. If I ever tested positive, I would entirely self-isolate/quarantine myself, until such times I knew I was absolutely, positively infection free, and did not pose a risk to others.

The hysteria with some people is at such a peak that, I am firmly of the belief I could run a city wide protection racket simply by "pay up, or I cough." Beleaguered business owner hastily stuffs envelope and slide under perseplex glass. Doctors of all description, NHS and GPs are stretched to their absolute limit, and god only knows the stress and pressure they are under. That same sentiment I extend to all frontline staff.

Some people dont wear a mask, because they are selfish, entitled and uncaring of others. They are cunts. Then there are people like myself, who have a valid reason. Please, don't forget to distinguish us.