![]() KKK) committed crimes by hiding their identities behind the masks which created the stigma of wearing a mask. The US has a higher crime rate than Japan and people in general may be more sensitive towards face coverings as many criminals wear masks. Young people may also forget wearing a mask as they may perceive no threat for their age group. ![]() In individualistic societies like the US, people in general don’t want to self-sacrifice for others. The fact is, mask wearing is not for self-protection but protecting others in one’s group. The virus is invisible to the human eye and extremely small, so even the best masks may not protect wearers 100%. ![]() Historically, the samurai wore metal masks even in the peace period and preferred large straw hats that made it difficult to recognize their face from a distance. Samurai Face Masks © Kyoto Samurai & Ninja Museum. ![]()
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