cdarwin, 23 days ago

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.
https://www.wect.com/2024/05/16/nc-senate-votes-ban-people-wearing-masks-public-health-reasons/