libertarianismEnglish • 5 months ago

Mask bans are growing in popularity. Critics call the trend a 'dog whistle' to quell protest.

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Mask bans are growing in popularity. Critics call the trend a 'dog whistle' to quell protest.

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libertarianismEnglish • 5 months ago

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Amid calls to reinstate mask bans, Covid-19 cases remain on the rise in 38 states, according to the CDC.

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Pennomi
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Because it’s about control, not health. They are scared of you, and so they want to record your face while you protest.
- @grue
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  That, and [false-]virtue-signal their fealty to the anti-vax Big Lie at the same time.

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