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You seem to be confusing the idea that something "is a Fascist policy" with the idea that something "is ONLY a Fascist policy." Lots of similar policies are pr
by erichocean 6y ago
You seem to be confusing the idea that something "is a Fascist policy" with the idea that something "is ONLY a Fascist policy."
Lots of similar policies are promoted by seemingly different forms of government. Even the most cursory inspection of our world today (or history) is sufficient to demonstrate this point.
Forcing individuals to wear masks is absolutely something Fascists would do, and they would do so for 100% ideological reasons, so the statement "forcing people to wear masks is a Fascist policy" is 100% accurate. It's also a current US policy, a current communist policy, etc. etc. so it's clearly not limited just to Fascists.
- greedo 6y agoYour "explanation" is complete nonsense. If a policy (mask wearing) is widely mandated by Socialist, Communist, Fascist, Liberal Democrats etc, then calling it 'fascist' has no value or meaning as an adjective or identifier. The reason people of intelligence come up with different terms is to differentiate between political movements. And no, it isn't "current US policy" whatever that would mean. There's no Federal law requiring it, and many states explicitly prohibit requiring it; for example, Nebraska blocks cities and counties from receiving funds if they refuse to provide service to people who refuse masks. And how do you know Fascists would do so for 100% ideological reasons? You have this simplistic boogeyman idea of fascism. Fascists don't want to die from COVID-19 any more than anyone else does. The mask issue really shows both how anti-science people are, and how easy it is for people to politicize a simple method for fighting disease. Do you object to laws preventing you from dumping your raw sewage in the street? Fascism at work!