Make masks mandatory in Ohio
Make masks mandatory in Ohio
The Issue
I am writing to ask that you make wearing masks mandatory in Ohio.
When the pandemic began to affect our state in March, you took immediate and concise action to protect our state. Closing down schools, restaurants, bars, theatre, sports, etc. took a lot of courage and strength when you knew how it would affect our communities and economy. You knew that Ohioans would be angry and speak out against you, or take legal action against you and Dr. Acton and you did it anyways to keep us safe. I am asking you to do the same now.
There is very clear, scientific evidence proving that wearing masks can be effective in stopping the spread of this virus. Too many people are unwilling to put aside their own self interests to do what is right for the community as a whole. It would be wonderful to assume that Ohioans would put others first, but we know for sure that is simply not the case. The numbers are rising in many states, including Ohio, and without immediate action, there is no reason to believe they will stop anytime soon.
My family has been socially distanced since March 13. My children have missed out on the end of their school years and all that went with it. Their lessons have been canceled as well as their activities - theater, band, dance, sports, etc. I have family that lost out on their first vacation in years. And, most recently, I lost my job, and the insurance that went with it, due to the virus. Nobody wants things to go back to “normal” more than I do. I want my daughter to enjoy her senior year of High School and I want her to be able to audition for college. I want to watch my son play in his marching band. I want my older parents and in-laws and nieces with underlying health concerns, to be able to safely leave their house and live their lives. I want to be able to find a job and affordable health insurance. I know that I am not alone. However, I am very aware that until we have a vaccine, this will not be entirely possible.
So, what can we do in the meantime? Socially distance ourselves and wear masks. Keeping Ohioans safe and healthy by wearing masks is the only way to save lives and our economy. I would encourage you to evaluate both sides of this debate, as I am sure you already have. Keep people healthy and alive, while saving our economy OR allow Ohioans to spread the virus and have our numbers keep rising because they are “offended” by wearing a mask. I think the answer is obvious and I hope you do as well.
I ask you to do the right thing and make masks mandatory in Ohio.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200612172200.htm
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext
The Issue
I am writing to ask that you make wearing masks mandatory in Ohio.
When the pandemic began to affect our state in March, you took immediate and concise action to protect our state. Closing down schools, restaurants, bars, theatre, sports, etc. took a lot of courage and strength when you knew how it would affect our communities and economy. You knew that Ohioans would be angry and speak out against you, or take legal action against you and Dr. Acton and you did it anyways to keep us safe. I am asking you to do the same now.
There is very clear, scientific evidence proving that wearing masks can be effective in stopping the spread of this virus. Too many people are unwilling to put aside their own self interests to do what is right for the community as a whole. It would be wonderful to assume that Ohioans would put others first, but we know for sure that is simply not the case. The numbers are rising in many states, including Ohio, and without immediate action, there is no reason to believe they will stop anytime soon.
My family has been socially distanced since March 13. My children have missed out on the end of their school years and all that went with it. Their lessons have been canceled as well as their activities - theater, band, dance, sports, etc. I have family that lost out on their first vacation in years. And, most recently, I lost my job, and the insurance that went with it, due to the virus. Nobody wants things to go back to “normal” more than I do. I want my daughter to enjoy her senior year of High School and I want her to be able to audition for college. I want to watch my son play in his marching band. I want my older parents and in-laws and nieces with underlying health concerns, to be able to safely leave their house and live their lives. I want to be able to find a job and affordable health insurance. I know that I am not alone. However, I am very aware that until we have a vaccine, this will not be entirely possible.
So, what can we do in the meantime? Socially distance ourselves and wear masks. Keeping Ohioans safe and healthy by wearing masks is the only way to save lives and our economy. I would encourage you to evaluate both sides of this debate, as I am sure you already have. Keep people healthy and alive, while saving our economy OR allow Ohioans to spread the virus and have our numbers keep rising because they are “offended” by wearing a mask. I think the answer is obvious and I hope you do as well.
I ask you to do the right thing and make masks mandatory in Ohio.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200612172200.htm
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext
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Petition created on June 28, 2020