Some members' obsession with frum people and masks remind me of a member who got banned for his obsession with people who don't daven with a minyan while on vacation.
Yes, it's uncanny. Exactly the same.
My obsession is not limited to the frum community. I've complained about the lack of a national mandate, as well as the lack of usage among certain segments of the wider American population in general and among Floridians specifically.
The obsession is based on medical science and anecdotal observations. Where there is a lack of mask wearing, an increase in Covid cases is sure to follow. This has been observed in FL in particular, which has seen unprecedented spread over the summer, and around the country. It is mind boggling to see people ignore the data, and it is devastating to see the repercussions play out in real time.
To use our beloved car analogy, DUI checkpoints don't prevent people from driving drunk. They do prevent some of those drivers from causing harm to others. Are they annoying? Absolutely. That doesn't mean they don't save lives, and it definitely doesn't make them unnecessary. Some members' obsession with personal comfort over public safety reminds me of people who insist it's fine to drink and drive and everyone else should mind their own business.