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
So, the few wearing medical masks equates to all wearing complete face coverings while protesting on a bridge overpass. Got it.
The klan strikes me as a different situation than the vast majority of modern protests that we see happening. The klan is a designated terrorist organization and hate group with a long history of extreme violence and murder. Speaking for myself alone, I would support the klan's right to protest dressed however they chose to dress, including full hoods, if they remained peaceful and had permits. Nevertheless, I completely understand why essentially no municipality would grant that permit.
Generally, I have no problems with people wearing masks for protesting, religious reasons, health concerns, etc.. I really do land on the side of freedom of expression on this one and with most situations and circumstances.
I have not seen anything political being discussed in this thread thus far, with, I suppose, the possible exception being my reference to freedom of expression, as it is enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
What are you perceiving as political in the discourse?
I really don't think this is a fair stance. I think that people can make reasonable, non-cowardly decisions to reduce their risk exposure. I think that we are all doing that by using screen names rather than our actual names to post on this board, and I think that is a smart choice.
I can completely understand a person's wanting to express their support for or solidarity with a protest while also wanting to reduce the risk of their being targeted or harmed by those who oppose their position. I see whistleblower protections in business and governmental circumstances in the same manner.
Glad it hasn’t turned political, speaking for myself first
With tat being said I do remember the anti war protests where no masks were worn
And for the record I by no means align with the klan!
One question outside of the masks issue is this
The pro Palestinian protesters are protesting against what they see as an Israeli occupation
Yet do they not themselves become occupiers of the buildings they take over and oppress the Jewish students?
Seems like it’s tough to be against something your actually doing yourselves
I’m just a straight shooting old man, and it’s easy for me to be confused about these things!
My stand is I love God, America, people ( most of the time) All Gods critters and I stand with Israel!
Pretty simple I think
In closing since I ramble, is I agree with Brain that free speech must be protected and it’s someone’s right to wear a mask while protesting peacefully, however if that person breaks the law during a peaceful protest then they must face the legal consequences for their actions
Fair enough
With tat being said I do remember the anti war protests where no masks were worn
And for the record I by no means align with the klan!
One question outside of the masks issue is this
The pro Palestinian protesters are protesting against what they see as an Israeli occupation
Yet do they not themselves become occupiers of the buildings they take over and oppress the Jewish students?
Seems like it’s tough to be against something your actually doing yourselves
I’m just a straight shooting old man, and it’s easy for me to be confused about these things!
My stand is I love God, America, people ( most of the time) All Gods critters and I stand with Israel!
Pretty simple I think
In closing since I ramble, is I agree with Brain that free speech must be protected and it’s someone’s right to wear a mask while protesting peacefully, however if that person breaks the law during a peaceful protest then they must face the legal consequences for their actions
Fair enough
If they really want to reduce their risk exposure, they should find another way to protest. If they truly have the courage of their convictions to the point they're willing to publicly protest, don't go just halfway.
^^^^Agree 100%. And I don't think I've ever agreed with DFS on anything non-football related in the 19 years I've been on this board. That's why I said in a previous post, "it must be a full moon", (tried to put in a picture of a full moon but was beyond my limited technological skills) so I'll skip the pic.
I guess if you talk and read people's posts long enough you'll find there's at least one issue your both on the same side of.
Comparing screen names on a football message board to masked protesters demonstrating in support of Hamas or any terrorist organization is not a valid comparison on so many levels.
I do agree with you that people should have the right to wear masks in a protest if they want to, but being anonymous and hiding their identity will cause them to lose credibility among large segments of the population ultimately having a adverse effect on their objective of gaining support for their cause.
This post must be the result of not only a full moon, but several planets in perfect alignment with each other because this is first time I've agreed with you on anything.
Respectfully yours,
Well, I was never allowed to protest due to my father’s and brother’s jobs. The one exception were women’s issues.
I use my own name with everything except gaming. It’s a whole lot less work for my brother’s handlers.
I do not think that protesters sitting in a hallway or on patch of grass is in any way equivalent to the military invasion of civilian neighborhoods, regardless of whether they are wearing masks.
Yet, it does make me think about other people who wear masks and conceal their identity in order to mitigate risk, including special forces operators, intelligence officers and assets, law enforcement officers who are taking on the cartels, etc. I do not think that anybody would characterize these people as cowardly for concealing their identities.
I think that they are finding another way to protest.
I don't think it has to be all or nothing. I think that everybody is entitled to finding and maintaining their own threshold of risk exposure.
I think going halfway in support of a cause, if that is how we understand reducing risk during a protest, is better than not doing anything at all.
I think the reason we're not agreeing is I, and most here, are talking about protests and protesters like the Patriot Front, BLM vandals, the Klan, etc.. Those protesters tend to skew towards violence in their actions. They don't deserve the consideration you're willing to give them IMO.
