Demonstrators burn masks in front of Idaho state Capitol

[mystery-ak]

Demonstrators burn masks in front of Idaho state Capitol

More than a hundred people gathered outside the Idaho state Capitol building in Boise on Saturday for a “burn the mask” event to push back against local orders on face coverings amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Local reporters posted videos and photos on Twitter showing families, including young children and adults, at the steps of the building, gathered close together while not wearing masks.

Some demonstrators hugged each other, while others displayed signs like, “I will not self-suffocate.”


Several posters hung up outside the Capitol building said “BURN THE MASK” and “#FreeIdaho,” along with crossed-off images of a face mask and papers that read, “Emergency Orders” and “Mandates.”

A couple hundred people, including lieutenant gov and at least three lawmakers at today’s mask burning protest in Boise. pic.twitter.com/gt0i0PIYZN

— Heath Druzin (@HDruzin) March 6, 2021

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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/541963-demonstrators-burn-masks-in-front-of-idaho-state-capitol

[libertybele]

 I am finding myself forgetting to put on a face mask more and more before I enter any building. Though we have no mask mandate stores till post signs that a face mask must be worn.  I think I'll stop wearing one  -- except for the Drs. offices -- they won't let you in and they still take temperature checks and ask you the usual COVID screening questions.

I've gone a long time without wearing any makeup because of the stupid masks.  I had just purchased a new eyeshadow palette and lisptick before the shut down.  (I still look my age with the makeup, but it's fun to pretend that it makes a difference ...lol)

[bigheadfred]

I have too much beard for the mask to do anything but be a PITA.

[libertybele]

I have too much beard for the mask to do anything but be a PITA.

Exactly.  My hubby same thing; if you have a long full beard, what's the point of a mask?