South East Texas Masks/ Orange county judge says he has Covid

Judge even released a statement because of all the backlash

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TEXT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY JUDGE JEFF BRANICK’S LETTER TO RESIDENTS:

“I recognized when I entered the mandatory mask order that there would be people who would not like it. What I didn’t expect was the level of pure hatred and profanity laden messages that would make a sailor blush. That’s okay, it comes with the territory. What has been most disappointing to me has been the level of insistence by many that my orders are a direct affront to their constitutional rights. The U.S. Supreme Court, since 1794, after the Whiskey Rebellion, and times since has repeatedly held that these types of orders are allowed in certain circumstances and are, in fact, constitutional. Those who say otherwise are misinformed or are depending on Natural law, not Constitutional law. I have not asked people to lay down their arms, surrender their right to free speech or to be subject to having soldiers quartered in their homes, I’ve asked them to suffer the inconvenience of placing a 4x6” piece of material over their mouth and nose when in a business to protect their friends and neighbors. Individuals who seem to have no problem with a restaurant requiring shoes and a shirt go ballistic over a business asking them to wear a mask.

“Eighty years ago, the greatest generation planted victory gardens, collected tin, rubber and steel, had food ration books and endured black outs, all to support the war effort. Their sacrifices were significantly more weighty than the inconvenience the present order requires. I want to thank a fellow county judge for reminding me of this. Today, a small minority is screaming that this is some kind of communist plot to overthrow the nation. When did it happen that we all became so focused on our rights and not our obligations to our fellow man and woman? Jesus said “Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends”. I’m not directing anyone to lay down their life. Galatians 6:2 says “Carry each other’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the Law of Christ”. I love you, because that is what Christ teaches us to do.

“I wear a mask not because I am afraid but because it is one way of showing that I care about my neighbors. There is a lot we don’t know about COVID-19 but all the evidence suggests that wearing a mask helps to prevent the spread of the virus. If wearing a mask prevents one person from dying, then isn’t it worth the minor inconvenience? If wearing a mask helps us get our country and economy back to normal, then isn’t it our patriotic duty to do so?” I received this in an email from an Orange County resident. It is a note he keeps in his pocket which he gives to people who make snide remarks about his wearing a mask in stores.

“Based on my conversations with numerous physicians, directives from the president of the Texas Medical Association, the thoughts of the head of the Department of state health services, and many others in the medical field, masks can prevent the spread of the virus. Might we find out next year after peer reviewed studies that such is not the case? Can I find a YouTube video from an OSHA inspector that supports the opposite view? Yes to both questions. But we are in the midst of the largest spread that we have seen thus far, and to prevent another shutdown of “nonessential” businesses and to keep our hospital system from becoming overwhelmed I am acting on the best available information. Those “nonessential” businesses have families to feed and mortgages to pay and I want them to be able to do that without having to worry if they are at some point going to have to depend on unemployment benefits, if they are even available to them. I will lift the order as soon as I possibly can, but in the meantime I pray for your cooperation.”

Us in southeast Texas are now being told to comply with the mandatory masks. Not going over to well. The odd thing is that they say from 6/25-6/30. I either see it as them trying to see if they can get away with it so they will extend it or just trying to act like they are doing something """helpful""" Pfffttttt either way.... Lol

OP, go online and get a copy of the actual "order" to wear masks and look at the exemptions. Basically no one can be forced to wear them.

I'm in a city that "requires" masks and I've yet to wear one. I keep copies of our cities ordinance so I can show them I'm exempt.

They never seem to tell the public there's exemptions. They are trying to get everyone to shame or guilt us into complying.

Keep fighting the good fight:)

I carry and wear my mask in stores as mandated but let it drop below my nose.
As I tell many peeps over and over: covering the mouth protects you, covering the nose and eyes protect me: I take my zinc, d3, and C (zinc destroys all viral cell walls)
so I'm not concerned.
covering the mouth is enough.
Having HUGE lung/breathing issues, this is essential for me...have almost fainted in the store a few x.
I live in a blue state and I'd get crucified if I didn't wear a mask in a store.
sev x I've forgotten my mask upon entering and get immediately lambasted.
poor sheeple.
then when I try to explain connection w/ wuhan/5*g and symptoms they glaze over and walk away.
how our world has changed since 2000.

JUDGE MISUNDERSTOOD THAT THIS IS NOT A WAR EFFORT - THIS IS A TYRANNICAL ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES PUBLIC

WHAT WE SHOULD BE DOING IS WORKING TOGETHER TO FIGHT THESE TRAITOROUS MARXISTS THAT ARE LIVING ON OUR SOIL

THIS HASN'T HAPPENED WITHIN THE LAST CENTURY

Yep. I’m here too. Casinos and gambling places are still open though. Places of business get fined if you don’t wear a mask inside. I’m not sure what they said about the individual. I stopped going to the exercise place because you can’t work out with a regular mask. I still see people getting into groups. I think this is for Jefferson county not sure about Orange.

I agree with him. He is correct.

It is not a hoax. You would have to be fucking retarded to think so by now. Fucking idiots.

Thank you!

Galveston County here. Went to pick up Mexican food to go, decided id have a rita at the bar while I waited. Was told I had to wear the mask while enjoying my drink at the bar. Margaritas are always great so I complied as awkward as it was

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That is seriously the Bermuda Triangle of Texas - Port Arthur, Nederland and Beaumont. Wander into Vidor and you will be throw out of the vortex. Okay, kidding on that last part, but you'll want to skedaddle right quick.

It's a hoax.

A man at a San Antonio WalMart threatened to shoot the place up today, because they refused to let him enter since he wasn’t wearing a mask. People are losing their minds lol.

In WA state they have required masks now. I went into a grocery store without one on and saw several other people without masks too. The cashier was rude to me, but she checked me out.

PUSH BACK. Don't do it. If enough people resist, they cannot do anything.

Yes, they are testing to see what they can get away with.

Us in southeast Texas are now being told to comply with the mandatory masks. Not going over to well. The odd thing is that they say from 6/25-6/30. I either see it as them trying to see if they can get away with it so they will extend it or just trying to act like they are doing something """helpful""" Pfffttttt either way.... Lol

We were kicked out of a grocery store for not wearing masks. In NC they cannot directly enforce it on a citizen but a business can ask a patron to leave. They can then utilize the Trespass laws to forcibly remove you from the premises.

Then wear a mesh mask in compliance. Or claim a medical condition, and you would sue if they violate hippa laws.

Who Is Not Required to Follow HIPPA Laws?

Most law enforcement agencies.

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