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Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 9, 2024, 7:54 am
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HTML https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/north-carolina-lawmaker-looking-to-peel-back-covid-era-provision-being-used-in-protests/ar-BB1m3BtO
I think of not only myself, but the countless people I've seen
wearing masks trying to avoid COVID. We're all about to be left
with no defense against the pandemic.
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: Data Report Date: May 9, 2024, 2:44 pm
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I had a bad feeling sooner or later, 1 of the states would be
going this route. Now we wait and see if this passes in NC and
if so will other states follow.
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 9, 2024, 3:59 pm
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Ohio attorney general warns student protesters in masks could
face felony charges under anti-KKK law
HTML https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ohio-attorney-general-warns-student-protesters-in-masks-could-face-felony-charges-under-anti-kkk-law/ar-BB1m3BV2
There are plenty of states with old mask laws on the books.
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 9, 2024, 7:14 pm
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NC bill page 1 can be seen here
HTML https://twitter.com/victoriacoble15/status/1788686536000536628.
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 10, 2024, 9:38 am
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Petition to halt passing of North Carolina House Bill 237
Banning Masks In Public
HTML https://chng.it/FNgmDHDRZV
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 14, 2024, 9:28 am
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If you don't live in North Carolina and would like to help, you
could call NC state reps and inform them via email/phone that
you will not visit or vacation in the state if this bill passes.
If you live in North Carolina, email your representative and
encourage them to vote NO on House bill 237.
Feel free to use the following template when composing your
email (template courtesy of: @Guiness_Pig on twitter).
Thank you very much.
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Representive [NAME],
I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of North Carolina
regarding the proposed repeal on the health and safety exemption
to the ban on masking in public. This legislation poses grave
risks to the health and safety of our state's residents,
undermines our economy, conflicts with expert guidance from the
Center for Disease Control (CDC), and violates the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). First and foremost, allowing the
repeal of the health and safety exemption would jeopardize the
well-being of North Carolinians, especially during times of
infectious disease outbreaks.
As we have witnessed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, masking
has proven to be one of the most effective measures in
preventing the spread of contagious diseases. N.C.'s economy
stands to suffer if this repeal is enacted. The criminalization
of masking in public would mean exclusion from participation in
society or acceptance of significant health risks for the 12% of
people who regularly mask in public (YouGov poll, Sept '23).
Those individuals would not be able to attend work or school,
travel, and patronize businesses without the protection of
masking. This could result in widespread loss of income and
employment, increases in property foreclosures and medical debt,
and a boom in bankruptcies.
The proposed repeal directly contradicts guidance by the CDC,
which recommends masking for high-risk and vulnerable
individuals. Disregarding this advice not only endangers public
health but undermines the credibility of our state's response to
public health emergencies. Repealing the health and safety
exemption would violate the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), which recognizes masking as an accommodation. The ADA
prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities,
protecting the 2.5 million North Carolinians living with
disabilities. It would be unconscionable to enact laws which
would ban access to the use of common medical devices like
wheelchairs, walkers, prosthetics, and hearing aids in public.
As surgical masks and medical respirators are categorized by the
FDA as Class II Medical Devices, they should be treated no
differently under the law. Denying individuals the right to mask
in public would be discriminatory, resulting in legal challenges
against the state.
I am equally concerned by potential impacts to our democracy.
People who mask for health reasons would be unable to safely
vote and fulfill other civic obligations, such as jury duty.
Moreover, it is well established that people in marginalized
groups mask for health reasons at higher rates than than
non-marginalized peers. A repeal of the health exemption would
disproportionately impact those who already face biased
treatment from law enforcement. Excluding vulnerable and
marginalized people from safe participation in democratic
processes and civic life harms those individuals and
communities, minimizing their voices and denying them the
representation they are ensured under the U.S. Constitution.
I implore you to vote NO on HB 237 and instead prioritize the
health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, support
policies that align with expert guidance, and protect the rights
of vulnerable people and individuals with disabilities.
Sincerely,
Your Constituent
Name/Address/City/State/Country
Email/Phone
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 14, 2024, 6:19 pm
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News Report On The Subject
HTML https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=jXaJp_jSj4s4L2MF&v=UIft1R9Ltvw&feature=youtu.be
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 15, 2024, 7:51 am
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NC Rules Committee meeting regarding NC mask ban will begin at
9am 5/15 and can be streamed here:
HTML https://www.ncleg.gov/LegislativeCalendarEvent/132761#videoHeader
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 15, 2024, 10:18 am
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NCGOP supermajority pushing this bill through extremely fast. It
was just in the rules committee this morning and they are
already moving for a senate vote at 4pm today. Public outcry and
outrage be damned. Public health is now a casualty.
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Re: Republicans are about to ban all masks in public in NC
By: jlayman Date: May 15, 2024, 6:25 pm
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HB 237 has passed by 30 to 15, along partisan lines. This bill
makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to wear a mask, punishable by
6-18 months of probation and a fine, with greater punishment
with successive offenses.
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