HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-03-20 Public Comment - L. Semones - masks to be worn for safety in publicFrom:Linda Semones
To:Agenda
Subject:masks to be worn for safety in public
Date:Friday, July 3, 2020 1:48:06 PM
Dear City Commissioners,
I understand you will be discussing on Monday evening whether citizens of Bozeman will be
required to wear a mask in public places. I am not a scientist, and I have no intention of listing
a bunch of scientific articles supporting this action. But I can say, firmly, that I will be avoiding
all establishments on Main Street until the shops, restaurants, and bars require their patrons
and their staff to wear a mask. It is frightening to see the large groups lining the street every
night, with only 1 of 10 wearing a mask. The situation will only get worse as MSU fully opens
up. I will not even be walking up or down the street. This disease is a vicious, unknown
enemy that has not only taken many lives in this country but has also left people with
debilitating side effects involving the vascular system, the lungs and the heart. We don't even
know enough about this disease to say whether children are being affected severely with
horrendous side effects, or whether you can be infected more than one time. One would
think that just these facts would be enough to get most people to at least wear a mask. They
are crazy not to. Add to this, the fact that many of the young people now being infected will
carry this disease home to relatives who may be older, with compromised immune systems. I
fully support the wearing of masks in public, just as I fully support wearing seat belts and bike
helmets. What could be easier, and why should the majority put up with a vocal minority who
put their personal rights over the public interest? Thank you for being willing to listen to a
discussion on this topic. It will be a long one!
Sincerely,
Linda Semones 404 S. Church Ave. Bozeman MT 59715