Not at all what I said. Since you obviously didn't read the link, here is the conclusion statement:
The science of masking and its impact on SARS-CoV-2 transmission is complicated. Observational studies present valuable data that warrant consideration in informing policy with a full understanding of the utility of mask use in a variety of settings. The Cochrane review did not include a large body of evidence, and that resulted in a biased conclusion. If all types of studies are considered, it is clear that well-fitting, properly used masks do have a measurable and significant effect on reducing transmission when properly worn by the vast majority of the population during times of high community transmission.3 Although the data in the two new studies included in the Cochrane update on masks are accurate, modeling studies correctly predict the small effect sizes that those studies observed; furthermore, the models predict that the effect size would be much larger with better masks more widely and correctly used. Taken together, these and other studies strongly indicate that masking is an effective intervention to reduce transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (source control) and should be considered to protect those most vulnerable from severe COVID-19 illness (wearer protection) as a general nonpharmaceutical intervention during times of high transmission.
The reasons were to do things like protect people with cancer and weakened immune systems. I will never get over the fact that people like you chose some wild *** theory about a government control experiment and your own personal comfort over that.
You’re quoting a commentary, not the actual Cochrane review. It’s literally someone’s opinion piece. Again, the actual Cochrane authors (not the editorial spin) said after 78 RCTs:
“Wearing masks in the community probably makes little or no difference.”
That’s the conclusion. Not “we need better masks.” Not “it works if everyone does it perfectly.”
“Little or no difference.”
Opinion pieces don’t change the facts and data. You were wrong, you know it- and you’re still too proud to admit it. People like you ruin lives and societies.