A clamor is growing for President Joe Biden’s administration not to extend the mask mandate on planes and other forms of transportation beyond April 18th.
“We hear from our operators all over the country who are saying that customers are choosing not to get on the bus to commute, not to get on the bus to take a trip between two cities, or not to take a tour or charter someplace because of the mask requirements,” Peter Pantuso, president and CEO of American Bus Association (ABA), told The Hill.
Pantuso said his industry is struggling terribly due to the mask mandate, an issue that has been compounding the problem of rising gas prices.
“We have been hit, and we continue to struggle. We lost upwards of 40 percent of the companies in our industry through the pandemic, and we continue to lose companies every day,” he said. “So anything that we can do to help that recovery, even, you know, albeit lifting the masks and getting more people back on the bus, is absolutely critical.”
The CEO’s of America’s most popular airlines recently wrote to the White House, demanding that the administration do away with the mask mandate once and for all.
“Much has changed since these measures were imposed and they no longer make sense in the current public health context,” they wrote in a joint letter.
“It is critical to recognize that the burden of enforcing both the mask and predeparture testing requirements has fallen on our employees for two years now,” they added. “This is not a function they are trained to perform and subjects them to daily challenges by frustrated customers. This in turn takes a toll on their own well-being.”
Nearly two dozen states have also filed a lawsuit against to stop Biden’s mask mandate.
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Nearly two dozen states have also filed a lawsuit against to stop Biden’s having stolen the White House from President Donald Trump who definitely was duly reelected in 2020, and hence restore the White House to the rightful winner:- President Donald Trump
I hope he doesn’t give into any pressure. And I don’t think he’s that type. The only thing that should be guiding him is what that health professions advise.
iyh
@Stevenn- He’s not that type? I haven’t once seen him think for himself since he’s been in the Oval Office. His decision making is completely driven by left wing pressure. I think you meant you don’t think he’s the type to give into pressure by the majority of Americans?
I think we should define “mouth and nose”. My head identifies as one and I therefore never forget to mask my mouth and nose.
They should also do away with the TSA making us take our shoes and belts off every time we pass thru.
If you still believe that we need to wear masks on planes for health reasons then you need serious mental help,
I figured stevenn would say that
I wonder if he’s been outside since Covid hit
@Stevenn,
Health professions advise him to admit himself into a nursing home for his own and humankind safety.
@Stevenn, the President has to weigh all factors before making his decision. The health officials will hopefully advise the most l’chatchila in their understanding based on the research they have available. But that’s still not the full picture when you factor the social emotional and economic impacts. It’s not black and white-[the question is what is the best when giving all the factors consideration. One can argue the health risk is greater to have people suicidal and without jobs than a minimal risk of COvid that may or may not be affected by masks. It’s about the big picture and the implications of the decision.
A good N95 mask provides the best protection. Very silly to stop the mask requirements that save lives.
if anything we should illegalize swimming in a pool without oxygen tanks, and illegalize owning any device that creates heat without everyone in structure wearing full firefighting clothing…
..OR we can take reasonable risks, like the mesillas yesharim says, and if there’s an Ari baderech, Hashem can take care of it.
I think all of you people should calm down because eventually have to grow up! just let him lift it REBONO`SHEL`OLAM!!!!!