I understand why masks may be considered a bad thing by some. I believe that, as in most things in life, we need to weigh up the pros and cons.

That the virus is transmitted by airborne particles is a fact. That the virus is also transmitted by those particles on surfaces is another fact. Masks reduce the spread of airborne particles is the third fact. Whether the increase in particles spread by touch because of using masks, as described by Steve, is a bigger risk than the reduction in airborne transmission, I don't know.

I am happy to wear one as legislated. I know there are idiots who misuse them. You can't cure stupidity unfortunately.