Dear Yserbius,
“The Government has a right to tell you that you can’t do 80 mph down a one lane residential side street.”
That line really muddles everything.
The government does not say do not drive recklessly. Bedfore driving was regulated, safety was being said. It does not take legal recognition to state common sense advice.
However, the government can arrest you for reckless driving. As well as fines, community service, impound you car, press charges in court, and send you to jail. The difference between the government and the people, is the deterrent and the consequences.
So, if masks make sense without the government mandating it, then we can have a discussion about how the government could enforce it. Now the question is, in your opinion how should we go about wearing masks in this current pandemic?
I give up on asking you why we should wear masks.