By Helen Sabin, Corvallis
Mr. Daniel Rogers of Hamilton, in the August 26 edition of the Bitterroot Star excoriated the editor of the paper for publishing an OPINION letter from a reader objecting to face masks as the reader claimed that they inhibited 02 intake. Rogers claimed that is “obviously false” and says the editor should have made some editorial decisions before publishing the “rantings” of a delusional reader.
Hmmm, I wonder who is delusional here? Could it be that Mr. Rogers is delusional because he is styling himself as an “EXPERT” on masks? YES, it’s possible, but a short time on the net results in many studies that contradict each other, it ends up that no one really knows what to do. Rogers chose his side and the original reader chose his. Thus, both men have their opinion and for them it is the right opinion.
My opinion is that the editor was smart, decisive, and fair in publishing the opinion of the original reader and that of Mr. Rogers.
Look below and you will see how information and opinions vary as to the harm or good masks do for us: Then YOU choose your own opinion and that’s all it can be at this point.
Here’s one: https://jennifermargulis.net/wearing-mask-can-harm-your-health/
Here’s another: https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/does-wearing-face-mask-increase-co2-levels
Here’s a third: https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/megan-fox/2020/05/14/neurosurgeon-says-face-masks-pose-serious-risk-to-healthy-people-n392431
It’s enough to drive you crazy, isn’t it?