In an editorial in today's edition, the Joplin Globe Editorial Board praised the Joplin City Council's 6-3 vote to reinstate a mask ordinance for the city and called on Jasper and Newton counties to follow suit, as well as the city councils in Carthage, Carl Junction, Webb City and Neosho.
Now it’s time for our other local government leaders to step up and do the right thing. A mask order in Joplin will help fight the virus, but to really make an impact, such a mandate should be a regional one. The commissions of Jasper and Newton counties and the councils of Webb City, Carl Junction, Carthage and Neosho should follow suit and adopt their own mask mandates.Because there is so much mobility among the cities and counties, and therefore so much opportunity for the virus to travel, a cohesive, united approach is what’s needed now.
The clock is ticking, but there is still time for our other communities to implement a mask mandate. Please do so, for the health and safety of all.
Don’t hold your breath.
ReplyDeleteKevin is home alone too much. Had he lived during WWII when Americans were rationed 3 gallons of gas per week and 1/2 a pound of sugar, he would be whining about his rights being violated by socialists. If it is so much trouble for him to cover his mug for the sake of others, he is without any redeeming qualities and a selfish child. At least the Kevin in “Home Alone” cared about his neighbor even if VanStory doesn’t.
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