Fmr. Surgeon General Says Mask Mandates A Policy ‘We Should Have Everywhere Because It Saves Lives’

Fmr. Surgeon General and Biden Covid Task Force member Dr. Vivek Murthy joins The ReidOut to talk about the importance of mask wearing and why states should consider mandates. Aired on 11/18/2020.
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Fmr. Surgeon General Says Mask Mandates A Policy 'We Should Have Everywhere Because It Saves Lives'

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    1. @Mary Jane : Bonespurs feet first if he resists one second after January 20th 2021, 12:00 high-noon! I’d personally do it myself gladly!

    2. @Mary Jane he won’t be drug out as much as you wish that happens. He’s too narcissistic to be humiliated. He will leave acting like he knew he won. Then we will campaign for the next 4 years.

  1. Why do you need a mandate to do what’s best for the health of your neighbor and yourself? I don’t understand people proudly making this situation worse in the name of civil liberties.

    1. I have been staying home religiously since March. I wear a mask when I have to go shopping. I shop at Walmart. Today, with the covid-19 infections & deaths rising I believed that everyone would be masked. Not so. One in four weren’t wearing masks. Mostly 30-40 aged men and women. I honestly don’t understand why they would chance it in this metro area?

    2. @Scott, I had to fight the obsession and paranoia. I realized it is mitigation. A strong immune system, sleep, quality diet, good hygiene, masks, social distance can keep the exposure to a minimum and keep the ability to fight an infection robust. We are all social people, I kick it with people who take it seriously, like me. I wouldn’t deny myself interaction though, I would be smart about it.

  2. Trump will cheat: he will sue to stop the ballot count in states he’s ahead, and keep counting in states he’s losing in! This is because he owes $475 million – $1 billion dollars, due creditors if he doesn’t win!
    Trump will be remembered as an Impeached, One-Term, Racist, Corrupt, Conman, COVID-19 Pandemic, Loser, President! Biden, The 46th President!

    1. @Vote to Count I’m from a military family,
      We’re proud that trump is bringing home my brother’s in arms.

      Btw, do your parents know which gender you have chosen for today?

    2. @Vote to Count lol, are you saying I’m a racist for supporting trump,
      Then by your own logic, you’re a hair sniffin child fondeler…
      Hmmmm?😂🤣😂🤣😂👉🤡
      But nice try there BOZO….😂🤣😂🤣😂

    3. The state legislature will choose to elector for the electoral vote,
      Care to guess which party has the majority in Michigan’s state legislatures…
      😂🤣😂🤣😂

  3. Wearing masks shouldn’t even have to be a policy. It’s just courtesy for your fellow human being.

    We applaud veterans and first responders because they do the extraordinary. Civilians can’t even be bothered to wear masks. Pathetic.

  4. Please DO NOT feed the Trolls. They can be relatively easy to spot: no avatar, simplistic names. few if any subscribers, simple but inflammatory statements and recent join dates (from their channel about pages). Test yourself and try to find one troll or bot on the page. Then ignore them and their ability to distract, disrupt, divide and upset us is greatly diminished. Oh, don’t forget you can mute trolls and report them to YouTube if necessary. (See YouTube policies.)
    T.H.I.N.K is the acronym children are taught to safely navigate cyber space but it applies to everyone. Ask yourself: T = Is it true? H = Is it helpful? I = Is it informative/inspirational? N = Is it necessary? And the big one, K = Is it kind? These cyber security skills take practice but are well worth it when you stop yourself from answering a troll or just say goodbye.
    Please share this post so we all learn how to better manage our social media activity. Also, limiting your time on social media is one of the best self-care steps you and your loved ones can take – even five minutes a day. And music helps too with stress, anxiety and depression management. Take care out there, make sure your mask fits properly, and thank you.

  5. Donald tRumps, Covid-19 death count as of today stands at 251,353 Americans killed thus far with another 63 long days to go till he’s officially ‘Fired’ & shown the door!

  6. OK y’all… Pretend it’s the wild wild West and there’s a coronavirus dust storm. What kind of macho man are you? Y’all whimpering ain’t manly.

  7. Just imagine Republican cronies going crazy over wearing a mask. Biden is going to have a tough time if he wants to institute a mask mandate.

    1. Well he wants to make it so if you’re outside no matter what to wear a mask. Ya, I’m not wearing a mask in my own back yard.

  8. Here’s a thought: If you want live free ? You have to be living first. Just wear a mask people. Your respiratory and immune systems will thank you.

  9. Asian countries have long adopted wearing mask way before this virus even existed. Mask is a very common thing and sight here in Asian countries. Especially countries like China , Japan and South Korea , all three of these countries have been doing it for year’s and years. The fact that Asian countries are so much more well disciplined than the United States tells you alot.

  10. This world will be a more habitable and pleasant place if only we banned:

    Lockdowns/masks [thieves love it]
    Smoking
    Fossil fuel emissions
    Pollution
    Drunkenness
    Racism
    Discrimination
    Plastic

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