The Constitution doesn't have a problem with mask mandates

[Nevilledog]

https://theconversation.com/the-constitution-doesnt-have-a-problem-with-mask-mandates-142335

Many public health professionals and politicians are urging or requiring citizens to wear face masks to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Some Americans have refused, wrongly claiming mask decrees violate the Constitution. An internet search turns up dozens of examples.

“Costco Karen,” for instance, staged a sit-in in a Costco entrance in Hillsboro, Oregon after she refused to wear a mask, yelling “I am an American … I have rights.”

A group called Health Freedom Idaho organized a protest against a Boise, Idaho, mask mandate. One protester said, “I’m afraid where this country is headed if we just all roll over and abide by control that goes against our constitutional rights.”

As one protester said, “The coronavirus doesn’t override the Constitution.”

Speaking as a constitutional law scholar, these objections are nonsense.

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[Grammy23]

1. I guess using their logic we can all just do as we please because we have rights.

No need to wear seatbelts, nor impose fines for not wearing one.

Same with speed limits. Why bother??

Rules, regulations, laws, licenses, permits. Who needs ‘em?

Because: They have rights!

Yes. And so do I. So see ya in court ya big gabloot.

[elleng]

2. ZACLY!

Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;

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3. Virtually everyone accepts laws against public nudity

laws requiring perfectly harmless nipples be covered up: fine

Laws requiring mouths and noses that can spew lethal pandemic contagious disease: not ok?