I do not wear a mask.
I tell folks that being a 100% peaceful protester, I am exempt from mask wearing.
When asked, I take off my cap/hat and say: until I can walk into my barber shop without a mask, I'm not shaving or cutting my hair. I am protesting that.
If then I'm told I have to wear a mask, I pull out some long green and say, It's your choice. I can spend my money here or somewhere masks are not required. Works most of the time.
I do carry pepper spray and a Sig P365.
So far, have not had to emply either
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GWB
Sounds like good protocol to me.👍