Posted on 03/02/2021 1:56:29 PM PST by Olog-hai
Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to end an order intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that has killed more than 42,000 Texans.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has faced sustained criticism from his party over the statewide mask mandate, which was imposed eight months ago, as well as other restrictions on businesses that Texas will also scuttle next week. The mask order was only ever lightly enforced, even during the worst outbreaks of the pandemic.
The state is removing limits on the number of diners or customers allowed inside businesses, Abbott said during a news conference at a restaurant in Lubbock. He said the new rules would take effect March 10, unleashing a wave of alarm from big city mayors and leaders along the U.S.-Mexico border, where the virus has been especially rampant.
“Removing statewide mandates does not end personal responsibility,” said Abbott, speaking from the crowded dining room where many surrounding him were not wearing masks.
“It’s just that now state mandates are no longer needed,” he said. …
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I am in Georgia and I was born and raised in Texas. I have raised my Bonne Blue flag for the past two weeks.
We all look muslim
Some whiner on Nextdoor wants a list of businesses NOT insisting on masks, so she can avoid.
Others said....great idea, so WE’LL know who TO support.
🙄🙄😂
When I meet a Karen, I thank her for wearing a mask and I remind her that she looks so beautiful with it on and not to remove it.
All of the ugly women of the world are going to be so upset when we do not wear masks anymore.
When I meet a non-masked person, I thank them for being so brave and level headed.
Regardless of their attractiveness, or looks.
I happen to think ALL faces look MUCH more beautiful WITHOUT absurd, ineffective masks.
Speaking of faces...I’m surprised Karen hasn’t slapped your face, for commenting about her looks. They tend to not like those types of comments. 🤷♀️
First off, I would NEVER strike a woman. I am not afraid to put a Kevin or Karen in their place.
First off, I would NEVER strike a woman. I am not afraid to put a Kevin or Karen in their place.
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Never said you would.
You’ve gone way past absurd-land, now.
Take care.
How nice of the government to grant permission to take off the face diapers.
So benevolent. /s
Wonder if this benevolence will ever be seen in hospitals and government offices...
Of all the states with statewide mask mandates, which was the first to lift the mandate?
How soon can Biden rush bus loads of illegals who have not been screened for anything into the interior of Texas.
Maybe Montana, February 1.
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