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Texas Sues U.S. Over Airport Mask Mandate
“President Biden cannot continue governing through executive edicts,” Texas's attorney general said in a statement. “Now is the time to strike down his administration’s air-travel mask mandate.” (paywalled, sorry) ...says the mandate didn’t provide evidence that masks in these settings have limited the spread of Covid-19. (www.wsj.com) और अधिक...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
The sad thing folks is that while those of us commenting on this post are focusing on the facts and the policy for or against mask wearing, this lawsuit probably has nothing to do with a true belief about policy or science at all, and is completely about politics, political ambitions, and making the other side look bad. That is the big joke these days - politicians pretend to care about policy, but they really care about winning, or at least making sure the other side doesn't win. Very sad IMHO.
could not agree more. the vast majority of politicians of all flavors are in it for the accolades and pension.
Also his governor keeps using “executive edicts” to get make mask mandates and things like that illegal. He’s a hypocrite.
That's a rather stupid statement considering the federal mask mandates themselves are "executive edicts" - not laws. Whatever happened to "I will not govern by executive order"?
That didn't last long.
That didn't last long.
Yep, a perfect example of the OP's point - it's only bad when my opponent does it.
Why is it that Americans in general, and Texans in particular, seem to have a problem with guidelines, the betterment of the whole, and government? Is this a result of the born general belief that the US was that shining house on the hill that the rest of the world looked up to? Boy, has a pandemic changed that Hollywood image. The truth has been laid bare. The house does is not shining and some wonder if it will be even recognizable in 5 years.
We don't have a problem with guidelines that are rational and scientific. Please find and post a link to a PEER REVIEWED study showing that masks make any statistical difference in stopping the spread of an airborn virus. I'll wait. It must be PEER REVIEWED. Why hasn't the CDC provided this? Or Fauci?
We have a problem with being told to do something illogical and against our will just because "the government said so". The government is corrupt.
Oh, and look up the etymology of the word "government".
We have a problem with being told to do something illogical and against our will just because "the government said so". The government is corrupt.
Oh, and look up the etymology of the word "government".
Why so fixated on masks? Try this instead. 924,920. Know what that number is? That is the number of Americans that have died to date due to COVID-19. Unless, of course, you choose to deny that as well. Almost a million deaths and you are fixated on masks? When was the last pandemic you lived through? I cannot fault those in the medical community that were learning on the fly and suggesting anything that was safe. Almost a million. And you worry about masks? Almost a million and you are blaming the government? Good lord man, be happy you are not one of the nearly one million.
I don't need a peer reviewed study to tell me it's common sense during a pandemic, we did it in 1918 and it didn't rip the country apart, what's so hard about wearing a mask...not an issue for the vast majority, the only issue is we have a country that is trending way down in education and critical thinking, if you get your info from FB you are lost. Too much information, not enough wisdom.
It's kind of ironic that a lot of the people that are raising the most stink about not wanting anyone to tell them they have to wear masks are the ones who actually lot better WEARING a mask. I know in my city the number of occasions I have to breathe in someone's halitosis has drastically been reduced. I find I keep my mask on more for protection against odorous fumes that often foul the air by people with less than stellar oral hygiene.
Wow Dan! You are completely missing the essence of their discontentment with respect to “government guidelines and mandates.” I’m one of those individuals who happen to be discontent because I see the individuals who are in charge just issuing edicts - like mask mandates and lockdowns - without offering in scientific data to back their decisions and this frustrates many people. The reason you don’t have a problem with it is because, in your own words, you believe these individuals are doing it “for the betterment of the whole and government.” Remember what President Reagan said - “Government is not the solution to our problem. Government is the problem.” The difference between you and I, is that you just accept prima facie anything the government says as good, wholesome, and for the betterment of all; whereas others, see the harm mask mandates and lockdowns are doing to their children and the negative impact on their children’s’ overall well-being (e.g. emotionally, psychologically, speech development, etc.) and are simply asking the government to offer an explanation, backed by science, for implementing such measures. Here is the problem: they implement these strict measures offering no science or proof their decisions will prove beneficial. Their attitude is - “Don’t question us! Shut up, get in line and obey!” Remember all the lies Biden told during his campaign: “I’ll never implement a vaccine mandate,” but he did! After he was elected, remember what he told us: “Get the vaccine and you will not get covid; you won’t transmit the virus, you will not get sick; you will not be hospitalized, and you won’t be put on a ventilator and you can take your masks off if you’ve been vaccinated.” All of these were out-right flagitious lies! Countless people see this and question the so-called healthcare professionals and those in charge (i.e. Fauci). They offer no proof that masks even work and that they prevent the spread of the virus. Critical thinking people ask, “Why is the US the only country in the entire world that does not recognize natural immunity?” Our government officials would ask big tech to block and silence those individuals who even dare discuss natural immunity. Individuals see the government still imposing strict mask mandates on the least vulnerable individuals to this virus…and that’s children. When questioned - “Why?” - they offer no medical or scientific explanation. Critical thinking Individuals see this and question their motives. They see the government tell churches they cannot hold services, but in the same breath, they allow strip clubs to remain open. The government tells stores they must close, but in the same breath, they allow liquor stores to remain open. See the hypocrisy, there is no rhyme or reason to their decisions. A recent John Hopkins study revealed that lock-downs are not effective…yet, individuals continue to see those in charge ignoring the science. Freedom loving individuals in this country are wanting their freedoms back and are suspicious of a government who imposes strict, draconian mandates on society as a whole - without offering any proof, being back by science, that the actions they are mandating and requiring are essential and necessary.