In the USA we have rights, but with each comes responsibilities that have legal and economic consequences. We have free speech, but we may not shout “fire” in a crowded building. We have the right to consume alcohol, but laws govern our conduct after drinking. We have the right to our religious beliefs but may not impose ours on a captive audience.
Rights and responsibilities are spelled out in our legal system. It is on track for the courts to decide whether you have a right to not wear a mask but if that is your choice, and you are an unknowing COVID-19 carrier, are you prepared to accept the legal and economic consequences of your decision?
Probably not, if you will not agree to protect others.
