The Mask Debate

To the Editor:

In the recent issue of The Fayette County Record, Judge Weber defended the mandate set forth by the Governor and that the actions would be determined to be legal or not by the Supreme Court. So I’m trying to understand what constitution Judge Weber is trying to defend. Did he not take an oath as a officer in the Marines to defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic? Did he have to question every action and then have to wait for the Supreme Court to make a ruling? A statement by Weber “That’s a little above this court” shows that since the Supreme Court is not looking over his shoulder he is free to do what he feels.

As for the unmasked gentleman who had a medical reason for not wearing a mask and did not have to prove his condition to Judge Weber, I wish I were a lawyer and be there to represent, for free, the unmasked gentleman on several issues primarily the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). I’m sure forcing someone to use equipment, which could jeopardize their health, to be able to address the court is in violation of the ADA. Then forcing that person to speak with that equipment to exercise their constitutional freedom of speech. I see a lawsuit in the near future against Judge Weber.

Most would think that the judge should have familiarized himself with laws covering these issues and making it possible for all to speak their minds and take into account the possible transmission of communicable diseases. If I can see a way to meet these requirements then why the heavy handed way set forth by the judge?

Frank Chlumsky

Muldoon