Education - SquareOffs

Should the federal government investigate states' school mask mandate decisions?

Asked by ABC 17 News

383 Votes

Should the federal government investigate states' school mask mandate decisions?

45%

Yes Yes

55%

No No

45%

Yes

The federal Department of Education said Monday that it is investigating school mask mandate bans in five states as possible civil rights violations.

The federal Department of Education said Monday that it is investigating school mask mandate bans in five states as possible civil rights violations. Show Less

2 Comments

Lesley Allen

Someone has to hold these governors accountable! They are lining their own pockets by sacrificing the wellbeing of our youngest and most vunerable citizens. Sickening.

Max

All mask mandates should be considered null and void. They are ineffective and they cause mental health issues. Just look at the school board members.

55%

No

Mask mandate opponents frame the issue as one of personal freedom that should not involve government.

Mask mandate opponents frame the issue as one of personal freedom that should not involve government. Show Less

3 Comments

Mark Cunningham

We say we do not need to mask up in public and allow businesses to decide, yet we want to allow school districts to make them mandatory?

Thomas James Hoey

They should investigate the mandates. It should be every persons choice to choose. No one is saying you can't wear a mask, just that you don't have to if you don't want to.

Are you getting your child vaccinated against coronavirus before school starts?

Asked by ABC 17 News

701 Votes

Are you getting your child vaccinated against coronavirus before school starts?

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

Coronavirus cases are surging just a month before most schools start fall classes. Children age 12 and older are now eligible for the vaccine.

Coronavirus cases are surging just a month before most schools start fall classes. Children age 12 and older are now eligible for the vaccine. Show Less

3 Comments

Max

Only so they won't be abused by government and school officials.

Adam Schrader

Damn right I am. Far too many idiots out there not doing the right thing. A responsible parent does everything they can to ensure their child's safety and well being. Including vaccinations

Wendi Newman

This vaccine is safer than covid and vaccinations are the only chance we have to stop this virus and prevent mutations.

Adam Schrader

Amen Wendi!

31%

No

Many parents say they don't want to get their children vaccinated, with many of them citing the newness of the technology.

Many parents say they don't want to get their children vaccinated, with many of them citing the newness of the technology. Show Less

1 Comment

Becky

Adverse reactions are concerning for teen boys especially.

Should schools mandate masks for everyone this fall?

Asked by ABC 17 News

479 Votes

Should schools mandate masks for everyone this fall?

47%

Yes Yes

53%

No No

47%

Yes

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that anyone older than 2 inside a school should wear masks amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that anyone older than 2 inside a school should wear masks amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Show Less

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53%

No

Many parents remain opposed to mask mandates for their children.

Many parents remain opposed to mask mandates for their children. Show Less

5 Comments

Corey Smith

In my opinion, if they are not vaccinated then they should wear a mask. Kids under 12 should wear a mask since they are not able to get vaccinated.

Max

Masks are for fear mongering and nothing else. Masks don't work and children don't get the virus anyway. The people who came up with this nonsense need masks made of duct tape.

Missy Marlett

I don't believe the masks make a lot of difference. My daughter works at the University Hospital and is required to wear a mask the whole time she is at work. She was recently diagnosed with COVID and she has been nowhere but home and work. I tested negative. So my vote for the mask is no!

sheri smith

Kids under 12 generally are not with those over 12 in the same school, for one. Why punish those who are vaccinated to cater to those who are not? For another. If you're getting vaccinated then have to mask up because of those who don't, why bother

Jennifer Hancock

As long as they are vaccinated with both doses, they should be optional.

Education SquareOffs

Should the federal government investigate states' school mask mandate decisions?

45% Yes Yes

55% No No

45% Yes

55% No

Are you getting your child vaccinated against coronavirus before school starts?

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

Should schools mandate masks for everyone this fall?

47% Yes Yes

53% No No

47% Yes

53% No

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