Petersburg Pilot -

On the mask mandate

To The Editor:

I wanted to take a minute to share my thoughts on the proposed emergency mask mandate. I believe at this point, two years into this pandemic, that we are doing more harm than good by trying to universally mandate the public’s actions. I believe that no one intentionally is trying to infect others with Covid and beyond that we are all capable of making decisions to protect ourselves and our families if we are feeling vulnerable.

Taking away personal choice, and creating situations that promote division and discord amongst the community is compounding t...