[Boffin]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

In today's environment, with all the "peaceful protests" going on, I think a law forbidding the wearing of any face covering while "protesting" would be illegal, with extremely stiff penalties.

I think that it would tame these events, and make things truly more peaceable.

Nope.

[Mildrene Swan]

Masks at protests are not the problem. Protesters wearing riot gear are the problem. Protesters should not be allowed to wear helmets, body armor etc. Wearing such gear indicates to me that you are there for some reason other than to peacefully protest!!

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

The Capitol installed metal detectors after the January 6 insurrection of the Capitol, obviously for the safety of everyone entering. But of course some members of Congress acted as though they were immune to the new rules and simply bypassed the detectors. Maybe they were “carrying”, maybe not. But the House set the rules that will likely cause those that thought they were above the law to reconsider. The penalty for House members who bypass the detectors is $5,000 for the first offense, $10,000 for the second, to be automatically deducted from their House paychecks.

My guess is the metal detectors will be uniformly used. I think the country needs a similar federal statute requiring the use of facemasks. It would benefit us all and foreshorten the pandemic.

What are you talking about. I visited both the Capital building and the Congressional office building four year ago and in both cases had to go through metal detectors. Are you talking about the tunnel between the two buildings? They did not have any there because to go from the office building to the Capital building you had to be escorted. But after what happened that might no be a bad idea. Won’t stop people going through smashed windows.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

What are you talking about. I visited both the Capital building and the Congressional office building four year ago and in both cases had to go through metal detectors. Are you talking about the tunnel between the two buildings? They did not have any there because to go from the office building to the Capital building you had to be escorted. But after what happened that might no be a bad idea. Won’t stop people going through smashed windows.

A shot to the neck will

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Mildrene Swan

Masks at protests are not the problem. Protesters wearing riot gear are the problem. Protesters should not be allowed to wear helmets, body armor etc. Wearing such gear indicates to me that you are there for some reason other than to peacefully protest!!

These are hired guns not protestors. Depending on which side of the road they are from is what they are labeled.

We are becoming a 3rd world country.

[Jokomo]

Originally Posted by jack.hunter00@yahoo.com

Just like here going into golf shops. No masks

Really, the golf stores don’t require masks?

[airstreamingypsy]

What we need, is insurrectionists to be shot the second they breech federal buildings.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Jokomo

Really, the golf stores don’t require masks?

"Requested", not "required"

I don't get it----with up to 20 people inside, all going to a counter, this is a place that should require masks

TV is very inconsistent. The sales offices only "requests" masks. The district offices not only "require" masks, but also require an appointment be made in advance so as to not crowd the office at any one time.

Not only TV---ate at Hell's Kitchen in Vegas 2 months ago. Mask required until appetizer served. If you ordered a drink, it had to sit in front of you until appetizer served! Meanwhile a table 5 feet away from us had their appetizer served and people were alternating bites of food with hacking up a lung.

The horse is out of the barn now, but it would have been better if the federal government put out a list of "best practices" for all these establishments early on.

[Andyhope]

Can’t do that , we are suppose to be wearing masks

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Andyhope

Can’t do that , we are suppose to be wearing masks

Can't do what?????

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

These are hired guns not protestors. Depending on which side of the road they are from is what they are labeled.

We are becoming a 3rd world country.

We are becoming a 3rd world country.[/QUOTE]


Think we are there, not becoming. How many countries have seen a January 6 in their history ? A few, but not many.

[72lions]

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

The Capitol installed metal detectors after the January 6 insurrection of the Capitol, obviously for the safety of everyone entering. But of course some members of Congress acted as though they were immune to the new rules and simply bypassed the detectors. Maybe they were “carrying”, maybe not. But the House set the rules that will likely cause those that thought they were above the law to reconsider. The penalty for House members who bypass the detectors is $5,000 for the first offense, $10,000 for the second, to be automatically deducted from their House paychecks.

My guess is the metal detectors will be uniformly used. I think the country needs a similar federal statute requiring the use of facemasks. It would benefit us all and foreshorten the pandemic.

I believe you are incorrect. The $$ fines you reference are to enforce mask wearing after Republican House members refused to wear or accept masks while sequestered in close quarters.

[J1ceasar]

actually most states have these laws due to the KKK in the 40s and 50s but it would make an interesting case if the state has a law insisting on a mask.

Originally Posted by Joe C.

In today's environment, with all the "peaceful protests" going on, I think a law forbidding the wearing of any face covering while "protesting" would be illegal, with extremely stiff penalties.

I think that it would tame these events, and make things truly more peaceable.

[kenoc7]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

In today's environment, with all the "peaceful protests" going on, I think a law forbidding the wearing of any face covering while "protesting" would be illegal, with extremely stiff penalties.

I think that it would tame these events, and make things truly more peaceable.

During the pandemic? You are kidding, right?

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Joe C.

In today's environment, with all the "peaceful protests" going on, I think a law forbidding the wearing of any face covering while "protesting" would be illegal, with extremely stiff penalties.

I think that it would tame these events, and make things truly more peaceable.

Re: we need a law.
What we need is enforcement. People have different opinions. To the point that all are confused as to what the law is and if it will be enforced.
I ask, I ask myself, do we want a police state or do I think only laws that don't effect me should be enforced.

Remember years ago that American kid who was whipped for stealing a sign in a foreign country? Endless debate. I do not have answers. There are none that everyone will agree on.