Mandatory Mask Mandate??

[Lazz]

@NiaRox Masks I'm ok with. Social distancing is a whole other thing, though :unamused:

[Favywrites]

@Lazz mask wearing is good and necessary but it shouldn't be mandatory

[Lazz]

@fascfavy Niiiiice

[Lostluna]

@Lazz I think masks should be worn but there’s far to many exceptions allowed to actually make it mandatory.

[Lazz]

@Lunamaria Well said. I can get behind that opinion. :mask:

[Lostluna]

@Lazz I know where I live if you are playing sports or have certain medical conditions you can’t be forced to wear a mask.

[Lazz]

@Lunamaria That sounds reasonable. Our local Governor has been talking about a state-wide mandate here, and I can predict at least some "push-back" to that, if it even comes to passing. Mandatory masks in all public places

[RexGreeley]

I hate wearing masks, but I always wear one in public, cuz they do work. It depends what kind of mask we're talking about though. I use a KN95 myself.

[Lazz]

@RexGreeley :mask::+1: Good deal. Protect self AND others. Way to go!

[Lostluna]

@Lazz I just don’t see any way to really mandate it cause anyone can claim a medical condition. Or some exemption such as religion. Idk if a mandate could really work.

[Lazz]

@Lunamaria I don't think even a state-wide mandate could actually happen. Just saying it has been talked about by our local Gov. here, in the "news" :thinking:

[RexGreeley]

States that have mask "mandates" haven't really had a whole lot of trouble with them, from what I've seen.

[Lazz]

@RexGreeley Not picking sides, just saying this has been in the news, lately, too:

[Janet]

@Lazz said in Mandatory Mask Mandate??:

@Lunamaria I don't think even a state-wide mandate could actually happen. Just saying it has been talked about by our local Gov. here, in the "news" :thinking:

I am pretty sure my state still has a state wide mandate.... I am not sure if it is lifted but I don't think so since every shop has a sign that says no mask no service.

Ok just looked and the order is in place with exceptions for people with certain disabilities and young children

[RexGreeley]

See, Biden can't really do that - it's up to the states, but he can set an example on federal land or in federal buildings.

[Lazz]

@Sassygirl @Lunamaria said about the same, where she is. Here, too. BUT regardless of whether or there's a MANDATORY mask mandate there are those who still choose not to, with seemingly no real consequence.

[Janet]

All I know it is better to be safe than sorry... I hate masks but would rather people wear them and social distance then bury friends and family....

[Janet]

@Lazz said in Mandatory Mask Mandate??:

@Sassygirl @Lunamaria said about the same, where she is. Here, too. BUT regardless of whether or there's a MANDATORY mask mandate there are those who still choose not to, with seemingly no real consequence.

Right but I have seen stores escort people not wearing masks, without a "doctor's note" , out of stores for the safety of others .... and yes it is very easy to get a note from a doctor if you have a medical condition that harms you for not wearing a mask.

[Lazz]

@RexGreeley Exactly!

[Lazz]

@Sassygirl Many places here aren't allowed to do that. A manager can point out it's required to wear a mask, and if a customer refuses, well... that's the end of it, right there. Seems pointless, and somewhat dangerous.