A Foolish Consistency Is the Hobgoblin Of Small Minds

COVID Caucus Sues Nancy Pelosi Because 'Masks'https://t.co/IBoKcdJNc2 by @jamielynncrofts

— Wonkette (@Wonkette) July 29, 2021

Or something like that.

But, you see, we've got things all wrong. Because Republicans are the party of medical freedom of choice!

The reason for Plaintiffs proceeding to the floor without masks was to engage in symbolic protest speech. This protest speech was a protest against the double standard being enforced by Defendants, the well-founded beliefs shared by Plaintiffs that mask wearing is not scientifically based, that mask wearing is not necessary for the vaccinated or naturally immune, that mask wearing is merely political theater, that one's bodily integrity should be free from government control, that individuals should have the liberty to choose what they wear on their face, and that individuals should be free to make their own medical decisions.

One more time, for the cheap seats in the back, these right-wing Republicans said:

one's bodily integrity should be free from government control [and] individuals should be free to make their own medical decisions.

So, umm, about my uterus and your trans healthcare bans ...

The Texas GOP dominated Lege passed a law allowing individuals to file suit against doctors who perform abortions, and Abbott has signed a law banning transgender treatments of any kind for minors in the state of Texas.

But he's making sure we stay safe from mask mandates; and from the brown people who are bringing the virus back to our pristine, white state.