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Letter to the editors: ‘Let’s follow the rules in 2020’

July 12, 2020 by admin 4 Comments

Dear Friends,

Every person who lives in Massachusetts can be proud that our state has gone from having one of the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the United States to one of the lowest. It took lots of sacrifice and time and commitment to ourselves and our neighbors to get where we are today.

This great accomplishment is the reason we can now slowly open up our local economy again. No matter where we stand politically, we have accomplished something significant together here in Massachusetts that very few states can match.

Sadly, however, I have noticed that many of us have begun to take to the sidewalks and paths of Wellesley without masks and without social distancing. We are all feeling fatigued by the rules and restrictions on our freedoms but it is clear from what is happening in Texas, Florida and other states that when we disregard the rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we only hurt ourselves and delay re-openings or even worse, cause a surge and re-closings.

That is why I am reaching out to you, my neighbors, friends, and parents of the same to wear a mask and ensure there is 6’ between you and those you see running, walking, or biking outside. When we breathe heavily within a foot or two of others, we are telling them we don’t care what happens to them or whether there is another surge or lockdown.

I agree we all have the right to do what we want, and we all want to enjoy everything life has to offer. And, it isn’t always fun to follow the rules. But this is no hoax. During World War II, Americans didn’t get tired of fighting until the end. Even though they paid dearly in human lives, their determination outweighed the price. Let’s all step up and do the right thing like they did. It’s not that hard, it’s the right thing to do, and it will get us out of this mess faster. Please, from one neighbor to another, let’s follow the rules in 2020. It won’t be for forever if we do. See you on the trails.

Susan Glynn

Wellesley Resident

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  1. Katherine says

    July 12, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    Well said, Susan. Thanks you!

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  2. Bill W says

    July 12, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    I would also ask please that if you see someone not wearing a mask to be “respectful and be polite”. I was at the park last week with my 2 year old son (we were the only people at the park mind you) so we did not have a mask on and someone walks by with their dog and yells at me stating “put a f***ing” mask on!

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  3. J. M. Schwartz says

    July 12, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Agree! Thanks for reminding everyone to keep up the good work. It does make a difference. I have been so proud of our town.

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  4. Matt C says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:46 am

    A lot of good points raised here.
    On the other hand, we are at risk of getting a bit carried away in the interpretation of the mask mandate when applied to the outdoors. Seems most ‘official’ sources agree that if physical distancing is not possible (as defined by < 6ft), a mask is best practice. That makes good sense.

    However, there is no data to suggest that mask use is necessary when physical distancing is possible in the outdoors. The only durable hypothesis we have is that susatined indoor close contact with an infected individual is a major risk factor for transmission. I fear this is becoming more of a social anomaly and not a measure supported by evidence. This anomaly isn't entirely benign, either, when it causes expletives to be hurled in the direction of toddlers (Bill W's post above). Common sense informed by evidence should rule the day.

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