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Reggiefan

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  1. Mcclouded, thanks for your response. My intent was not to start a debate on Covid mandates, and I have already stated my position. But my intent was to state that for at least one person booked on a future TA crossing, if circumstances require a mask mandate, then perhaps I should not be sailing at all. Even with a mask mandate, chances are you will be seated next to others for extended periods with no one wearing a mask unless passenger capacity is materially reduced, there is social distancing at meals, and the bars are closed.
  2. I am one who currently opposes a mask mandate, especially on a Transatlantic crossing. I have no issue with--and indeed welcome--any requirements of vaccination and proof of a negative Covid test before boarding. But I am booked on a Transatlantic crossing in 2023--I have pushed it back more than once--and will push the crossing back again if there is a mask mandate. My reasons: 1. The appeal of a TA crossing for me is its ambience and elegance and reminder of the past. Wearing a mask undermines that appeal. 2. Requirements such as vaccination and a negative test should dramatically reduce the chances of catching Covid. 3. Those wanting to wear a mask can wear one. 4. The protection provided by a mask seems especially small when in many settings passengers can be seated next to one another for extended periods--restaurants and bars--without wearing a mask. 5. My position does depend on the circumstances. If a new variant emerges that is highly contagious and is too often causing hospitalization, that would be totally different. In that instance, one should not be cruising regarding of the mitigation measures taken. But it seems that going forward, we may have to accept Covid as a one more health concern and get on with life. Note my purpose is not to initiate a debate on Covid mitigation measures. But I did want to say that a mask mandate (except for medical facilities) defeats my reasons for sailing, and I will cancel or push back my sailing rather than wear a mask on board.
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