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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: bighairymike   😊 😞
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Subject: Australia's 180 on Masks
Date: 01/24/23 8:30 AM
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For political reasons or just following the science?

zerohedge.com - Australians were once prosecuted claiming face masks worked against viruses

Yes, really.

An article titled 'Farce mask: it's safe for only 20 minutes' published by the Sydney Morning Herald in 2003 explained how, 'Retailers who cash in on community fears about SARS by exaggerating the health benefits of surgical masks could face fines of up to $110,000.'

The article quotes a public health experts who said that face masks are largely useless at stopping the spread of viruses and could even worsen the situation.

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