I’m not in any way an affected party here (non US, cis male), but to me, it seems being kept out of the spotlight might not be the worse thing ever.

If the dems make any kind of noise over trans rights, the Rs and Fox news will turn it into a complete shitshow, which will only serve to stoke hatred?

Very fucked situation, I feel for all of you who are affected by this bullshit.

Even if covid didnt exist, in a hospital or doctors office masks just make sense. You have no idea what communicable diseases are sitting right next to you, the uncomfortableness of wearing a mask is well worth it to avoid catching some horrible cold.