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Showing Original Post only (View all)NC Senate votes to ban people from wearing masks in public for health reasons [View all]
https://www.wral.com/story/nc-senate-votes-to-ban-people-from-wearing-masks-in-public-for-health-reasons/21433199/The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public for health reasons, following an emotional debate about the wisdom of the proposal.
Republican supporters of the ban said it would help police crack down on protesters who wear masks which some lawmakers called a growing concern, saying demonstrators are abusing Covid-19 pandemic-era norms to wear masks that hide their identities.
"It's about time that the craziness is at least slowed down, if not literally stopped," said bill sponsor Buck Newton, R-Wilson.
The proposal faced strong opposition from Democratic lawmakers, community activists, and advocates for people with health issues who are concerned about the consequences of the proposal.
House Bill 237 would ban everyone, not just protesters, from wearing masks in public for medical reasons if it becomes law. It passed 30-15, with every Republican in favor and every Democrat opposed.
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Nevilledog
May 15
OP
Not much on wearing masks at protests, but can't imagine anyone getting convicted for wearing
Silent Type
May 15
#4
The ignorance of the right being normalized in legislatures across the country
Docreed2003
May 15
#5
Nothing to see here. Just us republicans staying out of your business. nt
The Unmitigated Gall
May 15
#8
If they try that in Alabama, I guess I will end up in jail. This is so fucking stupid.
Ferrets are Cool
May 15
#13
The MIGOP gerrymandered us up the wazoo, too, but they got too arrogant and overplayed their hand.
catbyte
May 16
#69
Need to find out the names of those 30 Republican scum and ban them from EVERY health
Traurigkeit
May 16
#18
i could support a law where masks and face coverings could be prohibited during...
Mark.b2
May 16
#28
Jebus wept. "Once law enforcement declares", the same law enforcement that declares shooting ...
marble falls
May 16
#40
You keep forgetting to use the word allegedly. So you want to give up our rights to due process, judgement by peers ...
marble falls
May 16
#72
Violence is illegal, suspects would be arrested and their identity established...
Think. Again.
May 16
#52
Bingo. Layers of stupid laws on top of simple solid ones don't fix anything!
marble falls
May 16
#73