Masks have become symbolic in the United States and for some folks, whether or not you choose to wear one says a lot about you. Sometimes it says so much that an encounter ends in violence, and that is something we could see a lot more frequently as the country reopens.
This is something you need to think about not just from a "taking a stand" point of view but also from a "gray" prepper point of view. I look forward to reading your thoughts in the comments.
You can't overestimate the value of skills in a barter economy like the one in Venezuela. Those with skills survive, and those without are suffering terribly..