I keep hearing the same excuses, which are all bullshit.

1) They create security! Why is it a bad thing for asymptomatic carriers to wear masks? It's not about protecting yourself, but others. 2) In a perfect world, yes. But people are generally idiots who will not listen without harsher measures. That's not happening. So what's the next best thing? 3) Cheap, disposable & effective surgical masks can be mass-produced easily. We've all just been fed the same crap about 'only N95 is effective'. If the concern is to stop the spread, there are many types of masks that will be sufficient: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/