The thing about wearing a mask is that it's not just for the wearer, it's for those around the wearer. It's a very small sacrifice to make. Death is a fact of life I know that all too well, but if you compare how the US handled Corona Virus to other countries it's painfully obvious that we messed up. Just look at countries that have done well Taiwan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia etc. there is a sense of patriotic duty to join together and fight this virus. America has managed to politicize something as simple as wearing a mask. We've replaced with facts with conspiracy theories and politics.
https://www.businessinsider.com/how...ak-compares-to-other-countries-charts-2020-10
As far as opioid addiction there has been a big wake up call with lawsuits etc
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-new...s-10-12-billion-settle-opioid-claims-n1046526
And it's also a personal choice. I've been prescribed OXY before after an injury and yeah, it feels great and sucks to stop taking it but you make that choice then and there and do what you have to do and not blame others.
I live a pretty healthy lifestyle. Exercise, vegetarian, eat well don't drink that much anymore etc... but I could still get Corona Virus from someone standing next to me. I'm not writing to argue, I'm tired of arguing about this. Compared to the sacrifices Americans have made in the past for the good of the rest of the country I am just perplexed by what is making people so reluctant to put on a mask and social distance.
From brief past discussions with you Sophia I know you are a good person, your love for animals for instance is amazing, so like I said I'm not trying to argue or attack just trying to present facts and have civil discussions with respect.