[Lnc-business] Minnesota veteran member mask issue

[John Phillips]

Thank you both.

John Phillips
Region 6 Representative
217-412-5973

On Thu, Jul 8, 2021, 5:36 PM Susan Hogarth via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> We’d have to know who runs this home and sets policy. The zero tolerance
> for risk (which is in fact usually just some bandaid measure they refuse to
> give up on like masking) sort of thing is super frustrating and nearly
> impossible to fight. The way that people already at high stress levels are
> kept even more on edge, adding one more straw to the camel’s back, is
> horrible.
>
> I wonder if we could ask someone to look into this and (1) see the bigger
> picture, (2) help these guys, and (3) write something about it. I have in
> mind a member - many of you may also have him in mind but it’s probably
> best not to call him out publicly on this list. I will contact him.
>
> - Susan Hogarth
> Region 5 Representative
>
> On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 4:58 PM John Phillips via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>
> > Just got this email regarding a veterans issue with mask mandates in MN.
> > They are apparently being forced to wear masks 24/7 there despite being
> > vaccinated and in good health.
> >
> > I dont know what we can do, other than spread awareness, but a member is
> > asking.
> >
> > I have deleted his email address from the public list for privacy reasons
> >
> >
> > Date: Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 9:22 AM
> > Subject: Mask's in the homeless Veterans Home
> > To: Libertarian Party <info at lp.org>
> >
> >
> > I sent this e-mail to the state of Minnesota LP for help in getting the
> > wearing of masks in the Home 24/7. We all have had our shots, are middle
> > aged and of good health. But we are being pumped with the other Homes
> that
> > are Medical with underlining condtions. I e-mailed the White House & CDC
> > plus NIH to assure the state it's ok to unmask our Home. It's funny but
> we
> > can take off our masks for outings,but back on later on. Hope you can
> > e-.mail or call anyone at the National level in DC. Thank you. John A.
> > Estes, Member
> >
> > John Phillips
> > Region 6 Representative
> > 217-412-5973
> >
> --
> Susan Hogarth
> 919-906-2106
> Region 5 Representative
>