(AmericanProsperity.com) – Democrats call for a federal mask mandate as coronavirus continues to spread across the nation. However, the current administration holds tight to federalism: the fact that as much government control as possible should be deferred to the state and local levels.
It is time for the Trump Administration to take the threat posed by the coronavirus seriously. #ThisWeek pic.twitter.com/7fuAilrbl9
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 28, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called again this week for President Donald Trump to “take this seriously,” referring to COVID-19. However, the White House continues to stand behind the states as they each choose how to deal with COVID-19 themselves.
Vice President Mike Pence encourages people to follow the guidelines implemented by their state. By keeping mask-wearing a state-by-state or local requirement, we keep the federal government from overstepping its boundaries.
.@VP Pence: "One of the elements of the genius of America is the principle of federalism, of state and local control…"@jdickerson: "The virus doesn't know federalism….this is a problem that requires a coordinated national result" https://t.co/AGynTP0z4r pic.twitter.com/pkhR3KylGx
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) June 28, 2020
The simple fact that some people demand the government to require a universal covering or clothing is nerve-wracking. As history shows, it’s a slippery slope from “protecting the public” to authoritarianism. Following scientifically-proven health precautions is vital to combat the virus, but holding tight to our personal freedoms is just as important.
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