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In reply to the discussion: How does California plan on enforcing mandatory mask wearing? [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,008 posts)39. So because some speeders evade the law, we should stop enforcing the speed limit -
Same issue.
What about peope who are jaywalking? In public parks after the park closes? riding bicycles on streets in places where it is prohibited? Littering?
Do you see how silly you are being? There are hundreds of misdemeanors that pose the same issue you believe is fatal to this solution.
That a law is not perfectly enforceable is not a reason to just toss our hands in the air and say, "Oh well, I guess millions more will just have to die."
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NJ has mandatory masks if you want to go into any place of business. It's working out well.
TheBlackAdder
Jun 2020
#1
It's the same as with all other laws: most people comply, and you stop the egregious violators
struggle4progress
Jun 2020
#5
My answer downthread is: social shaming & signs on business entrances will do the most
Hekate
Jun 2020
#28
How did you react to the no-smoking ordinances? My post about that is dead serious...
Hekate
Jun 2020
#36
So because some speeders evade the law, we should stop enforcing the speed limit -
Ms. Toad
Jun 2020
#39
You're making up a lot of absurd hypotheticals. The vast majority of people carry ID.
tinrobot
Jun 2020
#21
The Second Amendment allows us, as ordinary citizens, to shoot those who don't wear masks.
hunter
Jun 2020
#19