Nebraska teachers union criticizes Gov. Ricketts for not mandating masks

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

By Joe Dejka

The president of Nebraska’s state teachers union on Tuesday accused Gov. Pete Ricketts of “dereliction of duty” for not mandating masks to stem the spread of COVID-19.

“We urgently ask you to reconsider your stance and support local health boards and local school boards when they require masks be worn to help ensure the health and safety of children, school staff and their communities,” said Jenni Benson, president of the Nebraska State Education Association.

Ricketts on Tuesday reiterated his opposition to a mask mandate.

Commenting during a press conference on reopening higher-education campuses, Ricketts said he supports mask-wearing when appropriate but opposes “heavy-handed government telling us what to do.”

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[dhill926]

1. these republican asshole Govs are driving me...

fucking crazy. Yep...heavy handed government trying to keep us alive and beat a pandemic. Can't have that. Jesus christ almighty....

[usajumpedtheshark]

2. heavy handed government should only be used to force women to have babies

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

3. Almost everywhere else in the world, Covid-19 is a health crisis

In many parts of the US, it's a political question. Which is why the US is leading the world in number of cases and number of deaths.