WASHINGTON DC – California Senator Dianne Feinstein shocked the nation this past week when she threatened to withhold any additional economic support from states that do not have mandatory mask laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Feinstein, masks reduce transmission and she will “propose amendments to [the] next coronavirus aid legislation that would withhold aid to states that do not have a mask mandate.”
She quoted CDC Director Robert Redfield in her statistics when she said that we have a surge in COVID-19 cases, and countries that have adopted “universal masking” have been very successful in controlling this virus.
If you vote for Biden, you’ll be wearing masks for the next four years. “Feinstein proposes withholding COVID-19 relief from states without mask mandates.” https://t.co/hSDbG1hl9j
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— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) July 17, 2020
According to the New England Medical Journal, universal masking helps to prevent spreading virus laden secretions by those who are infected with COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, or presymptomatic, but still highly contagious.
The medical journal said:
“[There is a] growing body of research [that] shows that the risk of SARS-Cov2 transmission is strongly correlated with the duration and intensity of the contact.”
A study from Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts shows the correlation between close contact with those wearing masks and those not wearing masks.
Mass General, which is a large network of hospitals and includes 12 hospitals and employs over 78,000 people, instituted universal masking for all employees of the hospital network in early April after many employees fell ill.
Pre-universal masking, the hospital giant had a 21% positivity rate among all employees. After universal masking, the rate fell below 11%. Their findings are similar to what other research has already shown: requiring masks for all employees, regardless of role, is important to protect the entire hospital community.
California Democrat @SenFeinstein proposes blocking federal aid to states without mask mandate #JustTheNews https://t.co/a1LGQd7qxg
— Just the News (@JustTheNews) July 17, 2020
As short-duration research studies roll out, Americans are slowly beginning to adopt universal masking laws.
However, citizens are very wary to accept information being rolled out by our top scientists and medical professionals after the initial claims that masks don’t work and the first call to stop wearing masks.
Americans typically look to guidance from leaders that they have put their trust in and right now they need leaders to be united in their stance on masks.
The CDC reported:
“Immediately after the White House Coronavirus Task Force and CDC advised Americans to wear face cloth coverings when leaving the home, 75% of Americans reported they adopted the recommendation.”
Unfortunately, masks have become the newest symbol of partisan division, and Feinstein seeks to force that division further apart with her threat of new legislation.
There are currently 20 states that have universal masking mandates and the majority of those are blue. Conservative-run states are slow to accept masking mandates because they do not want to violate their citizens‘ civil liberties.
Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, recently struck down a statewide mask mandate because he thought it was unenforceable.
According to Richard Seamon, a constitutional law professor at the University of Idaho:
“The government can restrict civil liberties, but only when it has called substantial interest. While a facemask requirement can limit an individual’s freedom of expression, the government can impose these mandates because they serve an interest to the greater good of the public.”
He went on to say that they cannot burden speech more than necessary and must serve a rational and non-arbitrary interest. Having the CDC and other medical consensus that universal masking reduces COVID-19 and an inclusive list of restrictions make these mask mandates constitutional.
Lindsay Wiley, director of the Health Law and Policy Program at American University stated that this is not the first time the US has been at odds over government mandated safety laws.
Thank you, thank you, thank you President Trump! Why do mostly Dem reps like Feinstein want to force complete control over everyone? Personal freedom is only important when THEY think it is? Want to kill a baby? Go ahead, it’s legal! Don’t want a mask? You deserve punishment!
— Taking Back America (@We_The_People74) July 19, 2020
Through history there was resistance to seat belt laws, motorcycle helmet laws, smoking laws, and adult smallpox vaccines mandates.
When Congress goes back into session on Monday, July 20th, they will be working on a plan for the next round of stimulus money.
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin wants congress to pass another round of stimulus aid and should focus on industries who were affected the most by COVID-19 and will need major concessions from both party sides.
After Feinstein Demands US Mask Mandate – She Says If States Refuse, Then Withhold Relief Funds https://t.co/lHUveN71Ej
— Billy Ray Cult of #CovFeFe © (@brb_covfefe) July 18, 2020
It is clear, though, that Sen. Feinstein isn’t looking to make concessions. She doesn’t want to work with Governors to help educate their states and help ease their fears.
She wants to threaten and force people to abide by her laws.
Here’s more on Feinstein brought to you recently by Law Enforcement Today.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who recently padded her pocketbook by selling stock prior to the stock market crashing relative to coronavirus, wants to send hard-earned American money to Iran, while Democrats are blocking aid to American businesses. Sen Ted Cruz (R-TX) is having none of it.
The United States is currently facing our largest economic crisis since the Great Depression. Governors across the country have been panicked into closing businesses across their states even in areas that haven’t been impacted by the coronavirus. In some cases, but for the grace of God people are still working.
With Americans not knowing in many instances where their next meal may come from, we have a United States senator proposing that we send OUR money to Iran. Yes, Iran, a country which has demanded the destruction of Israel and which has been responsible for the deaths of thousands of Americans worldwide.
In a Tweet, Feinstein said the following:
“The coronavirus has hit Iran hard, with the potential for even greater spread in the region. In the interest of international security, President Trump should support Iran’s request to the IMF for emergency funds to contain this virus.”
The coronavirus has hit Iran hard, with the potential for even greater spread in the region. In the interest of international security, President Trump should support Iran’s request to the IMF for emergency funds to contain this virus. pic.twitter.com/yWD3kD9Qem
— Senator Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) April 9, 2020
She also attached a letter to the president in which she says she is “disappointed” that the administration was going to block Iran’s receiving of $5 billion in aid from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
She claims that with Iran’s alleged inability to control the spread, Iranians will flee the country to others in the area, including Afghanistan. She posits that this could provide “additional challenges for U.S. and collation forces there [Afghanistan].”
Of course, given Iran’s history, the administration is no doubt concerned that Iran would take that $5 billion in aid and flip it for weapons to use against said U.S. and coalition forces in the region. Their history indicates that is exactly what they would do.
Feinstein also apparently recognizes this and suggests that the aid be “contingent upon IMF oversight on how Iran spends the funds.”
Cruz responded:
“The Ayatollah leads chants of “death to America.” He pledges to destroy America, which he calls “the Great Satan.” And Senate Dems want to send him millions??? At the EXACT SAME TIME, Senate Dems are blocking desperately need relief to small businesses in America #Priorities
The Ayatollah leads chants of “death to America.” He pledges to destroy America, which he calls “the Great Satan.” And Senate Dems want to send him millions??? At the EXACT SAME TIME, Senate Dems are blocking desperately need relief to small businesses in America. 😱 #Priorities https://t.co/o44wqG9bOm
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) April 10, 2020
One really needs to wonder, why is Feinstein worrying about what is going on in Iran when so many American citizens are suffering? Why isn’t Feinstein pushing for American governors to open up selected portions of their states where the coronavirus is not an issue, so Americans can get back to work and earning income?
With that being said, how do we even know that if the money is given to the mullahs in Iran, it will end up trickling down to those in the country who truly need it? Senator Cruz is correct in saying that sending aid and comfort to an avowed enemy is basically irresponsible.
Especially given the history of the regime in that country. Look nobody wants to see every day Iranians suffering due to a lack of funds, but simply put, the people in charge over there cannot be trusted.
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