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re: Does government really have a right to force you to wear masks?

Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:26 pm to
Posted by arcalades
USA
Member since Feb 2014
19276 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:26 pm to
as long as it's passed through the appropriate legislation, not via dictate by governortarians.
Posted by TH03
Mogadishu
Member since Dec 2008
171903 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:27 pm to
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We were told weeks ago to not buy masks and "save them for those who need them" well now you can't find them and we are required to wear them in Travis County.



Only talking about N95 masks. You can use a bandana, cut a t shirt, etc etc. Cops aren't enforcing it really though. I was behind a cop at summer moon this morning and he didn't say anything to the couple people ahead without masks, but places like HEB aren't letting people in without them.

I'm out all over the city most of the day, but I just use a bandana or these cheap cloth masks my company provided us. I see a ton of bandanas or otherwise DIY masks all day.
Posted by NorthTiger
Upper 40
Member since Jan 2004
3873 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:30 pm to
Does government have a right to MAKE you wear seat belts, stop at red lights or make restaurants adhere to food protection standards.
This post was edited on 4/16/20 at 1:40 pm
Posted by Oilfieldbiology
Member since Nov 2016
40005 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:30 pm to
Just because he didn’t doesn’t mean he was correct.
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
69911 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:33 pm to
I have very little doubts in our politicians being able to write it into law and act as if it were written in the 10 commandments. My doubts and strong “No” lie within the execution department.
Posted by greenwave
Member since Oct 2011
3878 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:36 pm to
Just quit being a little bitch and wear one. Its really not that big of a deal.
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
14581 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:41 pm to
The government can do what it wants.
They can confiscate your assets. They already confiscate your pay or profit.
They can have you and your entire family killed if they want. Look at TWA800.
How about the killing of Dion (and his wife Jennifer) Longsworth from Indy Audio Labs? Some seem to think their house was struck by a drone attack.

So to answer your question, yes they can make you.
Posted by RummelTiger
Texas
Member since Aug 2004
92052 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:42 pm to
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Does government really have a right to force you to wear masks?


Jesus, man...

Honestly, are you being obtuse on purpose?
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
69911 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:43 pm to
No, what are you going to do about it?
Posted by SlidellCajun
Slidell la
Member since May 2019
13652 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:52 pm to
Nope

There’s also no right to stop you from going to church, or anywhere else for that matter
Posted by Unknown_Poster
Member since Jun 2013
5758 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:56 pm to
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No. No they don’t.

Sorry, 'fraid they do. General health/safety law. This is bread and butter rational basis tests and courts will not intervene.
quote:


Nope

There’s also no right to stop you from going to church, or anywhere else for that matter

Wrong again. See Employment Division v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872
This post was edited on 4/16/20 at 1:58 pm
Posted by greenwave
Member since Oct 2011
3878 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 1:59 pm to
Why is it such a big deal to people like you? I truly dont get it, its a mask to maybe help lesson the spread and get everything back to normal. But instead you ignorant rednecks act like you are above everyone and everything over a freaking mask.
Posted by Unknown_Poster
Member since Jun 2013
5758 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:01 pm to
You answered your own question. Angry hicks just like being angry -- fits their us vs. them narrative.
Posted by greenwave
Member since Oct 2011
3878 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:02 pm to
True, they really are the most dramatic type.
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
33174 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:03 pm to
Local governments can mandate via local ordinance that you wear clothes. It cannot, however mandate what type of clothes you wear
Posted by Unknown_Poster
Member since Jun 2013
5758 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:04 pm to
Snowflakes!
Posted by KiwiHead
Auckland, NZ
Member since Jul 2014
33174 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:06 pm to
If you want me to wear a mask, then pay for me to wear one of those ridiculous things
Posted by greenwave
Member since Oct 2011
3878 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:08 pm to
Pay you?
Posted by ATOlurker
Lafayette
Member since Sep 2005
311 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:20 pm to
Some states have laws specifically against wearing masks in public so how does that work?
Posted by Restomod
Member since Mar 2012
13493 posts
Posted on 4/16/20 at 2:21 pm to
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If you want me to wear a mask, then pay for me to wear one of those ridiculous things


I have no problem people ignoring all medical recommendations... But I also feel they should forfeit medical treatment if they become ill with the virus.
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