Though this is not original (I only wish I had authored this brilliance) I felt compelled to share.
It was from a shared instagram post and I retyped it because I did not like the format it was in.
This might seem a bit snarky to some of you, but it is something I believe is worth repeating.
Libby@libbyjones715
Welcome to the Freedom Cafe! We trust you to make your own choices if you want to wear a mask. And, in the same spirit of individual liberty, we allow our our staff to make their own choices about the safety procedures they prefer to follow as they prepare and serve your food.
We encourage employees to wash their hands after using the bathroom, but understand that some people may be allergic to certain soaps or may simply prefer not to wash their hands. It is not our place to tell them what to do.
Some servers may want to touch your food as they serve it. There is no reason that a healthy person with clean hands cannot touch your food. We will take their word for it that they are healthy and clean.
Water temperature and detergent are highly personal choices, and we allow our dishwashing team to choose how they would prefer to wash the utensils you put in your mouth.
Some of our cooks prefer to use the same cooking utensils for multiple ingredients including ingredients some of you may be allergic to. Still, that is a cook's right to do so.
We understand that you may be used to chicken that has been cooked to 165 degrees. We do have to respect that some of our cooks have seen a meme on Facebook or a Youtube video saying 100 degrees is sufficient, and we do not want to encroach on their beliefs.
Some of you may get sick, but almost everyone survives food poisoning. We think you'll agree that it is a small price to pay for the sweet freedom of no one ever being told what to do ---and especially not for the silly reason of keeping strangers healthy.
I debated turning the comments off for this post, but truly believe if I take a stand on something I need to be open to different opinions
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ReplyDeleteI am not about the government managing or mandating this, but about people caring enough about what is best for the whole rather than individual rights. I like to drive really fast, but I don't because there are kids in my neighborhood and I can't imagine anything being more horrible than being responsible for one of them being injured. I feel the same personal responsibility with my personal efforts to minimize others from getting Covid from me, but also believe it is the responsibility of others to minimize my risk from them.
DeleteI like having the freedom to choose and if I want that for myself I have to allow other people to have their choice. I don’t want anyone to get onto me for wearing or not wearing a mask and I will do the same for them. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're the perfect customer for the Freedom Cafe.
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I like having the freedom to choose also, but I also like having the freedom to be protected from something this transmissible. I will not accost anyone not wearing a mask, but trust me, underneath my mask I am quietly calling them an @$$^@!%.
DeleteGood post. Decisions based on science should not be negotiable. Wash your hands; wear masks; drive safely.
ReplyDeleteI just want people to work for the common good.
DeleteHilarious but sad too! Thank you for posting!
ReplyDeleteI loved this Texas father's stance too...
https://www.yahoo.com/now/texas-father-strips-underwear-during-140726956.html
I wish this would be a health issue only instead of a political one. I'm with you on this.
ReplyDeleteThat is what I want. I even understand some people believing all the horrors of taking the vaccine. There is some historical data that would lend certain segments of the population to have doubts about it. Fine, don't get the vaccination, but limit your time in public and if you have to be around others wear masks and maintain a safe distance.
DeleteAs far as I am concerned the flip side of freedom is responsibility. We hear a LOT more about the former than the latter.
ReplyDeleteAmen!
DeleteSuch a clever way of illustrating a critical subject. I don't understand why compromise for the common good is so difficult (for some) to understand.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand why some people do not get that protecting others protects their rights also. If we all work for the common good there needs to be no governmental intervention.
DeleteCannot stand my typos. Lol! Here is my comment:
ReplyDeleteWhen the cases rise, our Government shuts down everything. People suffer, businesses suffer and economy tanks. I cannot go out as I like. Where is the freedom then? I had my shots, I keep away from crowds, wear my mask, sometimes two masks if I go into a hospital or a Government office or a bank. I sanitize my hands often and as soon as I get home, I wash my hands and my face and my glasses. Having said that, I cannot pressure others. I just wish they have the common sense to protect themselves and everybody else.
Your last sentence is exactly what I long for.
DeleteI AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS POST YOU GO GIRL!
ReplyDeleteI just see this as something that could possibly have been contained. I hate wearing a mask, but I have not been but one place maskless since this started and even in the paint store with no other customer and a good 10 feet between me and the salesperson I was very uncomfortable, but had taken my car mask out to wash it and forgotten to put it back.
DeleteWell said. I do not understand those who are willing to die, and kill others, for the freedom to not wear a mask or go unvaccinated. My brother has been fighting a terrible breakthrough infection, caught even though he's vaccinated and always masks. Apparently his health is unimportant to those folks. Thankfully he's now recovering, but may have long term impacts. Best to you, Celie
ReplyDeleteI still see some people who believe this is little more than a bad cold. We know 6 people personally who died from this disease who would tell everyone this is not just like a cold or the flu.
DeleteSadly in my area the rate for juveniles has increased drastically, so if you don't want to mask for other adults at least do it for the children.
Enjoyed reading this post! Oh, the freedom to choose! I hear that there is a little less freedom to choose about various things that pertain to ourselves in at least one state, as of today.
ReplyDeleteThe only way for us to maintain our freedoms is for everyone to be responsible, not just during these times of covid but all the time.
DeleteOn point. I work in a school cafeteria and you would not believe how strict the health department rules are, all for everyone's safety.
ReplyDeleteYep, there are rules we all have to follow throughout life. Some are written and mandated and others are just common sense.
DeleteWell, you know my stance and it seems those that want to say the post is not the same thing, are choosing not to comment. Forget the public health officials-'cuz what do they know (snark and sarcasm), I think about the simple act of covering a mouth when someone coughs-and then washing hands, or sneezing into ones shoulder. Why do people do this, without even thinking about their personal freedoms? If germs and virus are transported through a cough or sneeze, why would they not apply that same logic to someone carrying a load of virus, spreading through talking? I've sat near a few spit talkers-it ain't pretty! At least if they were masked, the bulk would stay with them, and I as a mask wearer, have some protection as well, though I know it is minimal. I'll take minimal over none! I got in trouble last February making fun at someone who I thought was an alarmist and pot stirrer, claiming that this is all part of a new world order. I claims she just can't wear masks, yet, makes mention of poor air quality and putting a scarf over her face. Palm on forehead!
ReplyDeleteI truly don't mind anyone disagreeing with my position. I am not even talking about vaccine here, but just the simple request that people wear a mask when in public.
DeleteI was at the grocery store this morning and saw the most adorable little fellow who looked to be maybe 4 all decked out in a cute little fellow outfit with a properly fitting matching mask. If he can wear one, everyone can
I'd seen this before, and agree wholeheartedly. Public health, indeed the common good (your example of not speeding is an excellent one), has to be given priority over the individual so-called freedoms.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
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