Violet Affleck Explains Her Personal Reasons for Masking in a Fiery Political Speech
glamour.com, is often pictured wearing a mask when appearing out in public. Well, in a recent Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting, the 18-year-old not only explained why she often masks but used her voice to oppose mask bans and advocate for mask availability and other COVID-prevention solutions in all government facilities.In a video shared on Twitter, Affleck spoke up to share her perspective as a first-time voter and Los Angeles County resident.“I contracted a post-viral condition in 2019.
I’m okay now, but I saw first-hand that medicine does not always have answers to the consequences of even minor viruses,” she began. “The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown that into sharper relief.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.In her short speech, Affleck noted that leads to and made a point of highlighting how this “devastating neurological cardiovascular illness” disproportionately impacts marginalized communities, including LA’s homeless population, as well as “communities of color, disabled people, elderly people, trans people, women, and anyone in a public facing job.”“To confront the Long COVID crisis I demand mask availability, air filtration, and far-UVC light in government facilities, including jails and detention centers, and mask mandates in county medical facilities,” she continued. “We must expand availability of high-quality, free tests and treatment, and most importantly, the county must oppose mask bans for any reason.
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