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Political Views on Facemasks

Most urban education sources espouse not talking politics. The following is one example in which I will break this rule.

There seems to be a great divide in the use of face masks.

As an example, take simple note of the front-runner candidates –

Democratic nominee Joe Biden is frequently seen wearing a mask in public appearances. In addition, he espouses that it will be mandatory to wear a face mask if he is elected.

See: “Biden: All Americans Need to Wear Masks to Halt Coronavirus

On the other hand, President Donald Trump is frequently seen not wearing a mask (obviously important and necessary for a person who is speaking publicly). His approach appears balanced – safety measures are in place, yet mask-wearing is also encouraged.


The mask-viewpoint can also be analyzed from state governor’s standpoints. Various states indeed have widely varying rules regarding the use of face masks. California is very strong in mask-wearing laws; whereas mid-western states are not as strict.

What are your observations regarding legislation concerning mask-wearing?