Hi Vimal,

I'm inspired by your determination and just wanted to share my thoughts. Like you, and for most of us here in this community, the issue of masks is huge on so many levels, and in the beginning I fought it with everything I had. As things tightened up, I had some big choices to make... and what I've come to realize is that when I go to my local stores, I will have to wear a mask, although I never cover my nose and often wear it as a chin guard.

The way it is here in Canada is that if I choose to step onto private property, the owner of that property has the right to make conditions upon my entry. Eg: 'no shirt, no shoes, no service'. If I step onto public property (owned by 'my' government, should be 'mine' ha!), then I can wear my Exempt button because the exemptions in the provincial 'health orders' include medical reasons, which no one has the right to question me about. Of course, there have been many issues here with public transportation, etc, but I don't live in the city so I have not yet had to take that stand.

It did take me awhile but my focus now is on understanding exactly what my rights are, and then 'pulling out my sword' and standing firm in that place, should I feel it necessary. So far, confrontation has not been my path, but it quite likely could be in the future.

At this point, I realize that shopkeepers give me the option of still buying their goods without entering their premises, and this is definitely not their choice, but it is their right. Each of them is, like all of us, forging their own path in this new world.

I will be interested to hear if it is the same for you and your world?

Janet