North Carolina Republicans Vote to Ban Masks in Public — Even for Cancer Patients
As a person who often struggles with respiratory issues, the news of North Carolina Republicans voting to ban masks in public, even for cancer patients, is truly disheartening. The idea that a simple piece of cloth, which is meant to protect not only the wearer but also those around them, can now be deemed illegal is incomprehensible. It is astounding to think that in this day and age, there are still individuals who prioritize their own ideologies over the health and safety of others.
The reasoning behind this decision, supposedly to assist police in identifying protesters, is flawed at best. Expecting law enforcement to exercise “common sense” in discerning between a cancer patient wearing a mask for medical reasons versus a criminal attempting to hide their identity is a recipe for disaster.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker