Masks on during protests?
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Yes. The worst are these Hamas supporters. They cover their whole face with their terrorist scarves and sunglasses.
If you feel so strongly about an issue why be reluctant to show who you are?
It’s like the idiots who still smoke. Why are you rolling your car window down and hanging your arm out with your ciggy in hand?
You still stink and reek and yes people WILL therefore classify you as lower class and kinda dumb.
Let your face show how proud you are about your feelings on an issue!
It’s like the idiots who still smoke. Why are you rolling your car window down and hanging your arm out with your ciggy in hand?
You still stink and reek and yes people WILL therefore classify you as lower class and kinda dumb.
Let your face show how proud you are about your feelings on an issue!
What anti-mask laws are you referring to?
Is this what you're talking about? I don't think the intent was to unmask the Klan.
No person or persons over 16 years of age shall, while wearing any mask, hood, or device whereby any portion of the face is so hidden, concealed, or covered as to conceal the identity of the wearer, enter upon, or be or appear upon any lane, walk, alley, street, road, highway, or other public way in this state.
Florida Statute 876.12 - Online Sunshine
I'm still wearing my mask. Its one of those "balaclavas".... Got used to it after COVID and fell in love with the look, and I've been wearing it ever since. I put my mask on everywhere I go, sometimes I wear it in the house. I've actually got it on right now at work.
I put a little hole in so I can take a drag off one my filter-less Camels. Its great.
I put a little hole in so I can take a drag off one my filter-less Camels. Its great.
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Itch, was there a specific event that sparked your interest in this topic? I've seen nothing on the news in the past month or so with protesters wearing masks. Some context would be helpful.
Wearing a mask while protesting is not illegal in my state, and I am appreciative of that being the case. I see clothing through the lens of freedom of expression and personal sovereignty. I do not believe that the government should be restricting the people's right to wear whatever clothing they choose to wear, from a burqa to nothing at all.
I also think that the justification for wearing a mask to conceal identity while protesting is apparent: protests are typically undertaken by a disempowered and/or oppressed minority against an empowered and/or oppressive state or majority. The latter typically poses a real and present threat to the former that concealment mitigates.
I also think that the justification for wearing a mask to conceal identity while protesting is apparent: protests are typically undertaken by a disempowered and/or oppressed minority against an empowered and/or oppressive state or majority. The latter typically poses a real and present threat to the former that concealment mitigates.
Nah. If you truly believe in the cause you’re fighting for, then one should have the courage to show your face while you publicly advocate for their convictions
If a person is so scared of retaliation and must maintain a cloak of anonymity to advocate their cause, people will question their sincerity and their motives.
Masks are too often reminiscent of organizations like the Klan, the IRA, or Hamas, etc.
I do agree that people should have the freedom to wear masks if they want to… but have to be willing to accept the consequences
If a person is so scared of retaliation and must maintain a cloak of anonymity to advocate their cause, people will question their sincerity and their motives.
Masks are too often reminiscent of organizations like the Klan, the IRA, or Hamas, etc.
I do agree that people should have the freedom to wear masks if they want to… but have to be willing to accept the consequences
There's a difference between wearing a mask to conceal your identity and wearing one to protect yourself from germs.
People in Japan have worn masks during the flu season for years. Since Covid, you see that more often here among workers who whose job puts them in contact with a lot of the public. I see no issue with that.
Wearing masks to conceal your identity during any type of protest is a cowardly act. If you are so committed to your cause to be in public protesting, have the courage to show your face.
People in Japan have worn masks during the flu season for years. Since Covid, you see that more often here among workers who whose job puts them in contact with a lot of the public. I see no issue with that.
Wearing masks to conceal your identity during any type of protest is a cowardly act. If you are so committed to your cause to be in public protesting, have the courage to show your face.
I was just asking mainly due to the antifa stuff a few years ago, or the damaging of statues, property etc
It made me curious watching the Palestinian protests and if not violent, trespassing or vandalizing property I guess I could see your point
History shows that masks were worn to conceal one’s face it was to rob a train, or bank.
I guess I would ask if the klan wore full hoods, had a permit and had a peaceful protest would that be acceptable?
Look not trying to be an ass here , just trying to juggle this
The most recent examples are from the Patriot Front protesting in Central Florida waving Swastika flags on bridge overpasses. Tough guys who fully cover up their face.
I thought more recent examples might be protestors who torched Tesla dealerships or even those who took over the lobby of Trump Tower last week.
Am I mistaken?
Am I mistaken?
For the record, the Japanese made a habit of wearing masks after WW2. There were a lot of toxins in the air. One might recall a couple of bombs.
The older people always wore masks on the train and in heavily populated areas.
If you haven’t ever ridden a train in Japan, it’s wall to wall people.
The older people always wore masks on the train and in heavily populated areas.
If you haven’t ever ridden a train in Japan, it’s wall to wall people.
Were they masked? Last I saw, they didn't know who set the fires at the Tesla warehouse.
Nothing has changed; everyone here has done a very nice job of leaving politics out of the conversation.
Thank you. I agree.
It’s been simply experiences and thoughts.
There can be conversations like this without everyone playing political sides.
I used to see that on news reports and I thought it was a good idea borne of necessity.
Is this the protest you are referring to? Other than medical masks worn by a few, I don't see what you're insinuating.
Nearly 100 protesters arrested after sit-in at Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil
Some protesters held signs that read "Fight Nazis not students," "Free Mahmoud free Palestine" and "You can’t deport a movement."
www.nbcnews.com
