Ahead of this news’ public announcement, TSA and the CDC spoke with airlines during a conference call. As matters currently stand, its appears as if this mandate won’t end anytime soon. In fact, Americans should not be surprised if yet another extension of the federal transportation mask mandate occurs before January 18, 2022.
Public exasperation with COVID mandates
As 2021 comes to its approaching end, there is a growing exasperation with COVID mandates altogether. At this time, many Americans are of the view that individuals should make their own choices regarding masking, vaccines, etc.
Other people have worries about the slippery slope of government control. Right now, individuals on the left are pushing for more mandates; cities like New York, Los Angeles, etc. are already decreeing that only individuals who show proof of COVID vaccination may enter indoor areas.
However, COVID mandates are not without a certain irony. The harder they are pushed, the more resistance follows as a result. A fair amount of people resent feeling as though they’re facing coercion or bullying into doing something; this resentment heightens when the issue at hand regards medical decisions.
