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Republicans and Democrats are joining forces to ban face masks. Once the ultimate outward sign of liberal solidarity, face masks are now comparable to KKK hoods, according to the Anti-Defamation League and the NAACP.
It’s official: Mask ban in Nassau County, New York passes along party lines, 12-0 (7 abstentions). It makes wearing a mask a misdemeanor (with unclear health and religious exceptions) and gives police the power to fine people wearing a mask $1,000 and sentence them to jail time. pic.twitter.com/wgcXQhCC1u
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) August 5, 2024
Anti-Israel protesters’ use of masks to shield their identities has driven the latest round of anti-mask sentiment, angering both sides of the aisle. Long Island Republicans just passed a measure banning face masks except for religious and health reasons, though it’s entirely unclear how police will determine which masks are being worn for legitimate purposes. Los Angeles is considering a mask ban as well. Not long ago, LA was floating penalties for not wearing a mask…
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