The New Lepers Don’t Wear Masks

Let’s talk about fear and avoidance.

From the Omne Bonum, courtesy of the British Library

If I avoid talking to you in person, it’s probably because you forgot your face covering. I’m afraid of your (potential) germs. I might be infectious, too.

I’m fortunate to live in Portugal, where there is little argument about wearing a mask in stores and public transport. Now, the Parliament just updated the law to…