It's the politics of the situation. At the height of the outbreak we were told that we don't need masks, yet when there's a smaller spike, everyone needs to wear a mask.I know it's a joke but the communism thing is a separate issue. Forcing healthy people to wear masks at the barrel of gun is totalitarianism and shouldn't happen.
Refusing to wear a mask to make a political point also seems kinda silly to me. Wearing a mask seems like a reasonable suggestion that could help you and is very unlikely to hurt most of us. So refusing to wear a mask is taking a chance with your own health just to make a political point that has zero chance of changing a politician's mind.
If a business asks you to wear a mask and you refuse you should be trespassed off the property. I really don't like people trying to assert "muh rites" over a private entity. Vote with your dollars but don't make a scene. Making a scene is no different than the Karens and their scenes.
As a side note, since Abbott said no one can/should go to jail for refusing to wear a mask, why even pay the fine? If they can't put you in jail then I'm pretty sure they can't use deadly force to enforce the rules. What would happen if you didn't pay the fine? What if a business refuses to pay a fine levied by the county?
ETA: If I don't require masks in my office I can be shut down. Sure, I can die on that hill and fight it out with the state but I'm not inclined to do that unless a lot of other doctors want to join me.
It's the politics of the situation. At the height of the outbreak we were told that we don't need masks, yet when there's a smaller spike, everyone needs to wear a mask.
We were told social distancing and small groups can only be allowed, yet protesting (as long as it's deemed righteous) and rioting in large groups is fine.
We are told that being outside in the sunshine helps kill the virus, then told that we must stay indoors.
If you have the CDC, WHO and government caught in flat out lies, how are people supposed to believe these entities when they are truthful? Had they been truthful from the start I might not be the skeptic I am today.
Round Rock Mayor and City Council Just gave themselves another term due to COVID. No voting required.
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/news...d-previously-postponed-elections-in-may-2021/
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So, they voted 2 months after the actual date of the election?
The city council originally delayed the election. The council and mayor decided today to just extend their terms.
Round Rock Mayor and City Council Just gave themselves another term due to COVID. No voting required.
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/news...d-previously-postponed-elections-in-may-2021/
*brought to you Free Helicopter Rides, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping dictators meet their maker.