Inappropriate to wear N95 in public?

Having this debate with someone.  They say it's not appropriate to wear an N95 mask in public because it shows a disregard for health care workers who have a shortage of them.  Basically, only health care workers should have them and if you wear one in public people will perceive you as thinking you're better than anyone else and selfish to be using something only health care workers should have.

So, if you have an N95 and have to go to a grocery store, which are known to currently be giant petri dishes, it is inappropriate to wear an N95 mask and instead you should wear a makeshift mask or even a bandana, or should you wear it because it's more effective than a bandana and your health is important too?

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besides obessive weirdos like yourself, not a living soul will say anything to someone using an n95 mask to go about their business

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I have seen quite a few people wearing N95 masks in public. 

People need to mind their own business. 

You’re having debates with yourself again?

if you got one and aren’t using it that would make you more of a POS. So tell that “someone”

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Kinda of a waste, but if you have one I guess it’s worth using it. 

DollawayGotFistedByAPillow - 

You’re having debates with yourself again?

if you got one and aren’t using it that would make you more of a POS. So tell that “someone”

Well, no one else will listen to me so yeah, who else am I going to debate with?

lol fuck anyone who is ignorant enough to think it's inappropriate

I wear an n95 mask to the grocery store.  Luckily because I disregarded Fauci's comments that they were useless and bought a box.   I also have a good friend who is a respiratory therapist and is treating covid patients.  I offered her 9 of the 10 that I had and she said she didn't need them.  The hospital was well stocked.

And plenty of people already had those masks before the outbreak started.  I see plenty of people wearing different masks when I go out.

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Your responsibility is to take care of your family first. 

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Kind of a stupid argument.  If a nurse is off duty they don't usually wear scrubs or some old school white nurse's outfit.  So should they not wear their respirator?  They are reusable.  If you have one its good protection.  

I wear mine every day I am a fed ex ground driver who delivers to businesses. So far 5 of the businesses I deliver to have had workers test positive for Covid19. Today somebody at my terminal had tested positive. I go nowhere without my n95 mask. 

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I have a few N95 masks. I have worn one during the few trips to the store I've taken. 

I appreciate it when I see shoppers wearing masks of any kind. 

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I appreciate it when I see shoppers wearing masks of any kind. 

Same here it’s great to see people cooperating. The ones who aren’t wearing masks in public I look at as scum

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Come take it from me. I wish a mothefucker would 

I wear one and give zero fucks about what someone thinks about it. The tp hoarders are 100x worse, imo.

The more important thing is making sure the damn thing fits, they are not a one size fits all, if you want it to perform like it is supposed to. 

100kgkilla - 

I wear one and give zero fucks about what someone thinks about it. The tp hoarders are 100x worse, imo.

The reason many people are hoarding tp is because there's none to be found anywhere.  I spent days basically sniping on Amazon until I had enough to feel comfortable.

Spent several hours a day entering a search for "toilet paper" and refreshing the page over and over until some became available, then hitting the One-Click order button.   Took me over a week to end up with a small supply that should last me about 4 months, at which point it will either be available normally again or I'll have to do some more Amazon sniping.  

Non N00B - 

The more important thing is making sure the damn thing fits, they are not a one size fits all, if you want it to perform like it is supposed to. 

Sure but even one that doesn't fit perfectly should be better than a panty hose wrapped around your face.  

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100kgkilla - 

I wear one and give zero fucks about what someone thinks about it. The tp hoarders are 100x worse, imo.

The reason many people are hoarding tp is because there's none to be found anywhere.  I spent days basically sniping on Amazon until I had enough to feel comfortable.

Spent several hours a day entering a search for "toilet paper" and refreshing the page over and over until some became available, then hitting the One-Click order button.   Took me over a week to end up with a small supply that should last me about 4 months, at which point it will either be available normally again or I'll have to do some more Amazon sniping.  

Lol, me too, I'm finally getting some on the 25th. My butthole is ready.