Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that as of March 10th, he is freeing Texas from the coronavirus restrictions, including the mask mandate. While many see this as a move towards freedom, predictably it set off a number of Hollywood celebrities.
Texas Mask Mandate Lifted
Abbott made this declaration on Texas Independence Day, March 2.
He backed up the decision by explaining how much progress Texans had made toward establishing herd immunity.
They are about to reach the 7 million vaccination mark. And people know how to act responsibly in their own best interest without the hand of government forcing them.
-More than 7 million vaccinations will be given by next week.
-We do about 1 million a week.
-We gave 216,000 shots today alone.
-More than 50% of the seniors will be vaccinated.
-Hospitalizations & the positivity rate are lowest in 4 months.
-All Texans know the safe practices. https://t.co/meJXrhcxnC— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) March 3, 2021
Tinseltown and left wing pundits have come to view masks as required uniforms.
With Californians fleeing the state in droves and settling in the Lone Star State, perhaps this will make them think twice before taking their left wing ideals to Texas.
California Governor Gavin Newsom took notice and called this decision “absolutely reckless.”
That was kind compared to what Hollywood liberals said.
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Celebrities React To Abbot’s Announcement
Abbott’s announcement prompted “West Wing” actor Bradley Whitford to tweet the GOP is a death cult.
He doesn’t appear to understand that people can still wear masks if they choose and business have the right to require them.
Abbott’s decision merely removes the state government out of the equation.
The @GOP is a death cult. https://t.co/qQxm63FUOp
— (((Bradley Whitford))) (@BradleyWhitford) March 3, 2021
Failed MSNBC host Keith Olbermann also is incensed about Texas ditching masks.
He believes the Lone Star State shouldn’t get anymore vaccines.
That contradicts the fact that with over 7 million vaccinated residents, the vaccine is allowing them to start opening up the state.
Why are we wasting vaccinations on Texas if Texas has decided to join the side of the virus? https://t.co/Yn2i7zT8KL
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) March 3, 2021
Comedienne-turned-activist Chelsea Handler brought race into her argument.
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She pointed out Governor Abbott’s race. Apparently she believes only people of color should be making decisions, even though she voted for Joe Biden.
Only another white man could figure out a way to become a worse person than Ted Cruz. https://t.co/sdtKWhe0hy
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) March 2, 2021
George Takei of “Star Trek” also claimed this was a racist decision.
Make no mistake. Texas and Mississippi opening back up to 100% will disproportionately impact and kill minorities, who comprise much of the essential work force bearing the brunt of this pandemic.
This is criminal, a racist death sentence for so many who could have been spared.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) March 3, 2021
Comedian Mike Birbiglia believes that Abbott is trying to “kill everybody” while President Biden is trying to save lives.
Biden: Let’s vaccinate everybody.
Texas governor: Let’s kill everybody.
— Mike Birbiglia (@birbigs) March 2, 2021
Abbot said, “Too many Texans have been sidelined from employment opportunities. Too many small business owners have struggled to pay their bills. This must end. It is now time to open Texas 100%.”
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