Name:   MartiniMan - Subject:   Prove it Date:   8/17/2020 4:30:21 PM (updated 8/17/2020 4:32:02 PM)

I've shown you peer reviewed studies that demonstrate the opposite.  Show me a peer reviewed scientific study that demonstrates with data (not lab experiments) that masks prevent the transmission of aerosols.  You call me ignorant, which means I just don't know something.  So educate me.  But make sure it is a peer reviewed study that focuses on whether masks, even N95, but especially cloth masks were determined to reduce the transmission of a virus.  I've looked and can't find any.  Lots of papers where they did all these lab studies that showed masks prevent droplets which I have stipulated.  But you can be sure if you happen to find one I am actually going to read it.  I am a scientist.  I follow the data and the science.  I am not opposed to masks out of some blind ideology.  I accept the other measures that they have recommended because they are based on sound science.  Masks, not so much....... Just ask Californians how well they work.

So reduce my ignorance by finding me an actual study.  Peer reviewed.  Real data.  Accurate statistical methodology (if used).  Prove it.  Because for every one you find I'll trot out ones that show the opposite.