Mask bans endanger public health and restrict rights, with bipartisan support, including Democrats. Politicians' justifications do not negate the negative impact on disease spread and marginalized groups' access to public space.
Democrats defending anti-mask legislation claim it won't affect public health, masking as public safety measures. However, underlying bills restrict masking rights, notable in expired emergency declarations—like New York State's concerning Covid-19.
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