Except:I just announced Texas is OPEN 100%.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) March 2, 2021
EVERYTHING.
I also ended the statewide mask mandate.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo released a sturdy message for those who do not comply with private businesses’ policies on wearing masks after Gov. Greg Abbott rescinded the statewide mask order.In the video, Acevedo wanted to remind residents that private entities and private businesses have a legal right to require customers to wear a mask. He said if a person goes to a business that requires you to wear a mask, to please wear the mask or take your business elsewhere.Acevedo said for those who do not comply or leave the business are subjected to arrest for criminal trespass. He said the department is not interested in arresting people and ask for residents to make good choices.“If you go to a business and they tell you to wear a mask, please either wear the mask or decide to take your business elsewhere. Just remember that if you remain in the business after being asked to leave, you are subject to arrest for criminal trespass,” Acevedo said.He said by May, every American will have access to a vaccine and will be close to winning the battle against COVID-19.“If at all possible, mask up Houston. The life you save may be someone you love,” Acevedo said.
And then the Texas AG decided to tangle with him:
Yeah, Chief started it; he also ended it:The only shenanigans are the dangers flowing from McManus’s call to let loose illegal aliens in violation of TX law. @ArtAcevedo is flying cover for his reckless buddy. McM must go. And Acevedo: worry about Houston’s rising crime rates before spouting bogus political opinions. https://t.co/yex5FvWiw5
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) February 27, 2021
Always liked the Chief.As AG, you should know police chiefs have little to zero to do with who gets out of jail. You know, first hand, I have led the charge against letting violent offenders out on PR and low bond, and as a defendant with pending felony charges, you know how easy it is to get PR bonds.
— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) March 2, 2021
I've often found that the police, having to actually deal with reality are often far nicer than politicians, judges and lawyers. Though it's a mixed bag. They're often a lot better than the union officials are.
ReplyDeleteHad two uncles who were police officers. Nicest guys you'd ever want to meet. One was politely quiet to the point of laconic; the other was builty like a refrigerator, and in keeping with the cliche, growled like a bear but was as gentle as a lamb.
ReplyDeleteThey were gone long before police unions arose, but I tend to think they'd have no use for the union officials who get on the news.