[NMCycling] do send letters to Grisham

Nathan Masek masekclan at me.com
Sun Jul 12 16:14:36 MDT 2020 

Hey guys,
Continuing the thread, here’s a report from a test ride I did this morning - 

I did a bit of climbing today, with mask on for testing. Although today probably wasn’t the best day to test face coverings under physical strain (halfway up my Garmin lit up with a Heat Warning), but I hVe to say that under the circumstances, it was manageable. There were times, specifically on the climb  that I found myself dropping the mask to my chin as long as no others were around. At those times I’d also get a drink.  I found this particular type of mask worked best, although after a bit it softened up and would flex into my mouth on the inhale - I might fashion something to keep it from doing that. 

I’d say that under the circumstances, not ideal of course, but manageable.  The sooner this is through the better! 

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> On Jul 12, 2020, at 3:44 PM, Robert L. Browning II via Bike-racers <bike-racers at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
> 
> Done.
> 
> RE: Proposed health order.
> 
> The proposed public health order to require masks covering the nose and
> mouth outside without exception is ineffectual and contrary to public health
> guidance.  To reduce the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends that people wear
> cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their
> household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to
> maintain.  
> 
> The most effective methods to limit disease infection remain, in order: 
> 
> 1) Wash your hands thoroughly
> 2) Maintain physical distancing
> 3) Clean and disinfect regularly touched surfaces
> 
> Wearing a mask in situations where physical distancing cannot be maintained
> does nothing for the mask wearer, but only mitigates coronavirus infection
> if the mask wearer is a carrier, which is highly unlikely given disease
> prevalence.  There is also the problem with what passes for masks lately are
> fabrics of varying filtration ability, from medical masks that are not in
> the hands of health care providers, to sheer fabrics that provide the
> appearance of a face covering but none of the anticipated benefits.  A quick
> internet search shows "masks" that have visible openings, particulate and
> dust filters, and of such a sheer nature they appear to be made of the same
> material as panty hose.  While these products would be technically in
> compliance with the public health order, they would not protect the wearer
> nor others from whatever comes of the act of exhalation.
> 
> The mask wearing proposal that would remove all exemptions to wearing a
> mask, essentially requiring mask usage all the time a person is outside,
> results in absurd situations which could embarrass the State and its
> government were the proposed health order enforced as written.  For one, a
> swimmer doing laps in a pool is in violation of the proposed health order,
> and would likely publicize any attempt by law enforcement to sanction the
> activity of swimming without a mask.  Similarly, an unmasked runner or
> cyclist on a lonely stretch of New Mexico highway would be correct in noting
> there is no human around for considerable distance (miles even) save for the
> law enforcement officer citing the runner/cyclist.  
> 
> Finally, there is the risk the public will not accept the removal of prior
> exceptions to the outdoor mandatory mask requirement.  Large swaths of the
> public in defiance of a public health order further erodes the credibility
> of government to manage the pandemic response to the point the government is
> required to reverse course (again) to regain consent of the governed.  See
> Prohibition and its subsequent repeal as a historical example, as well as
> societal pressure to decriminalize marijuana use and legalize gay marriage.
> 
> The prudent course of action remains to encourage New Mexicans, to a person,
> practice diligent hand hygiene, regularly clean high touch surfaces, and
> maintain physical distancing to manage the pandemic.
> 
> Robert L. Browning II
> browning5800 at comcast.net
> 
> 
> 
>>> On 07/10/2020 2:25 PM Heidi Snell via Bike-racers
>> <bike-racers at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Fellow cyclists:
>> 
>> I think MLGrisham needs to hear from many cyclists as to why there 
>> needs to be an exception the mask rule. The letter can be short and 
>> easy, simply asking to not wearing a mask when cycling while also 
>> keeping a good social distance.  Others of you have already written 
>> good reasons and those can be incorporated into a letter. I don't 
>> think she needs a huge list of reasons, but she does need to hear from 
>> enough people to make time to make a change in the ruling.
>> 
>> My thoughts are with the mask law and a fine involved, it seems to me 
>> the cyclist/police interactions could just get worse. Police could
>> easily pull a cyclist over as an easy target. Without an exception to 
>> the mask ruling, a ticket could be a plausible result.
>> 
>> A letter is easy and she just needs to hear from the New Mexicans she 
>> is trying to protect.  I expect she is willing to make a change with 
>> proper input.
>> 
>> I certainly would not want to be in her shoes with the massive 
>> pressure she has trying to keep as many people safe as she can while 
>> maintaining a functioning state.
>> 
>> cheers,
>> heidi
>> 
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