The article argues against criminalizing face coverings at protests, emphasizing the right to privacy and anonymity. It highlights the necessity of wearing masks for public health, especially for those vulnerable to airborne illnesses. Masks also serve as a crucial form of protection against surveillance and harassment from law enforcement and non-state actors. The piece critiques the effects of increased surveillance on public willingness to protest and underscores that anonymity is essential for exercising First Amendment rights without fear of reprisal.
Attempts to criminalize masks at protests fly in the face of a right to privacy. Anonymity is a fundamental human right.
Wearing a mask while in a crowd can be a valuable tool to prevent the spread of communicable illnesses, especially for those with compromised immune systems.
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