HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlease encourage mask wearingDear City Council,
It is important that we, as a community, are proactive in preventing the spread of the virus.
https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent
A mask wearing mandate is the best way to protect our local economy which is essential.
https://siepr.stanford.edu/research/publications/can-masks-help-reopening-economy
Please don't give in to the tantrums of those who feel as though a mask mandate is a violation of their rights. This is a temporary measure and benefits the larger community. It doesn't
infringe on rights anymore than seatbelt or smoking laws.
There is a community group in favor of masks, that is as large as those who plan to protest, that doesn't believe that protesting at this time is a safe or responsible thing to do.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Susie Fox
(concerned citizen of Rexburg)