HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-13-20 Public Comment - B. Smith - Against mandating masksFrom:Michael Wallner
To:Barbara Smith
Cc:Agenda
Subject:RE: Face Masks
Date:Monday, July 13, 2020 11:48:13 PM
Barbara,
Thank you for getting involved and for your perspective regarding mandating masks.
I strongly believe in individual freedoms, especially individual freedoms that supersede governmentauthority. Many people in Bozeman will tell you that I firmly believe in individual rights.
In my full-time job, I am a research scientist and I do believe in science. I am 100% committed tosetting aside partisan politics with SARS-CoV-2 and focusing strictly on science.
With that being said, I respect your perspective and opinion in our democracy. However, I respectfullydisagree with your opinion.
I support mandating masks in private businesses and government buildings.
Call anytime to discuss.
Michael Wallner406-595-2273
From: webadmin@bozeman.net [webadmin@bozeman.net]Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:25 PMTo: Michael WallnerSubject: Face Masks
Message submitted from the <City Of Bozeman> website.
Site Visitor Name: Barbara SmithSite Visitor Email: mtsmithworks@msn.com
I have many questions that I would like answered before there is an official mandate requiring
the wearing of masks in the Gallatin Valley or in Bozeman. I would hope you wouldpersonally, thoroughly, research the subject.
I appreciate the difficulty in trying to make a decision and balance the public comments on
this subject. I simply ask that you be thoroughly convinced of the SCIENCE supporting thefacts and not the EMOTION behind opinion. We need clarity from people we can trust. If you
want us to trust you, please be honest with us. Give us true research and not rhetoric.
And, in case you have not understood my stance on this subject, I AM COMPLETELYAGAINST MANDATING THE WEARING OF A MASK TO ALL RESIDENTS OF OUR
COUNTY OR CITY. If people are immune compromised or fearful, let them make their owndecisions on the wearing of a mask. I ask that you not violate the rights of the majority to
satisfy the needs of a few.
Sincerely, Barb SmithResident and Business Owner
PS: I sent a longer email to the County Health Department. If you would like a copy of that,Please respond with a different way to contact you.