We, the undersigned residents of Palm Springs, California and neighboring cities, believe the Palm Springs City Council has overstepped its authority in mandating face coverings and proof of vaccination in order to enter a business.
We believe in personal freedom, and we believe that business owners should have the right to require face coverings and proof of vaccination to enter their establishments if they so choose. We also believe the city does not have a compelling reason to mandate these drastic measures restricting personal freedom and privacy, and requiring businesses and consumers comply, especially given that the Covid fatality rate in Riverside County remains at the same level as when the state mask mandate was lifted on June 15.
Business owners, their employees, and consumers are individual people with individual rights, including the right to make choices regarding our bodies, our health, and our privacy.
Furthermore, this mandate will drive consumers to take their business away from Palm Springs, harming businesses that have already suffered so much during the lockdowns and reducing tax revenues vital for city services.
For this reason, we demand the City Council end the mask/vaccine mandate, and instead put in place rules that allow the businesses which want to do business under these conditions to do so, but that also allow those that do not wish to follow these rules to do the same. Consumers who are adamant about masks and vaccines should continue to have safe havens to serve them, while those of us who feel otherwise should be allowed to conduct business under the conditions we feel are safe.
- Palm Springs Civic Action
Updates
August 12, 2021
I have been hearing from so many local owners who feel trapped by these mandates and are afraid to speak up for fear of retribution. I am pushing to get our concerns in front of the council members because our businesses cannot survive this continued pressure.
August 12, 2021
Seeing this level of support confirms that so many of my neighbors feel the same frustration I do about our city hall overreach. It is clear that people here value their autonomy and want the freedom to make their own health decisions again.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2021
37 Comments
There are many valid reasons for not getting vaccinations. This is discrimination, particularly against those with medical exemptions.
I think the city government has went a step too far. A better option would have been to let the year round residents vote on this matter
People I love have been vaccinated and not vaccinated, stop purposefully deviding us!
Will not come to Palm Springs as long as this is in effect. Some CANNOT be vaccinated. My family has exemptions due to allergies of ingredients in vaccines
I whole heartedly agree with this. Trying to force people to stick an EUA vaccine in their arm before there's an FDA vaccine or some of the better options become available only supports Pfizer, Moderna and J&J. The people writing these policies are falling for the false narrative being rammed down their throats and taking rights away from our local businesses in the process. It's a travesty.
This is still a free country. All citizens are free to make their own choices as long as they aren't breaking the law. This kind of segregation is wrong and against the law.
Freedom. Right to choose what’s right for your own body.
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We, the undersigned residents of Palm Springs, California and neighboring cities, believe the Palm Springs City Council has overstepped its authority in mandating face coverings and proof of vaccination in order to enter a business.
We believe in personal freedom, and we believe that business owners should have the right to require face coverings and proof of vaccination to enter their establishments if they so choose. We also believe the city does not have a compelling reason to mandate these drastic measures restricting personal freedom and privacy, and requiring businesses and consumers comply, especially given that the Covid fatality rate in Riverside County remains at the same level as when the state mask mandate was lifted on June 15.
Business owners, their employees, and consumers are individual people with individual rights, including the right to make choices regarding our bodies, our health, and our privacy.
Furthermore, this mandate will drive consumers to take their business away from Palm Springs, harming businesses that have already suffered so much during the lockdowns and reducing tax revenues vital for city services.
For this reason, we demand the City Council end the mask/vaccine mandate, and instead put in place rules that allow the businesses which want to do business under these conditions to do so, but that also allow those that do not wish to follow these rules to do the same. Consumers who are adamant about masks and vaccines should continue to have safe havens to serve them, while those of us who feel otherwise should be allowed to conduct business under the conditions we feel are safe.
- Palm Springs Civic Action
Updates
August 12, 2021
I have been hearing from so many local owners who feel trapped by these mandates and are afraid to speak up for fear of retribution. I am pushing to get our concerns in front of the council members because our businesses cannot survive this continued pressure.
August 12, 2021
Seeing this level of support confirms that so many of my neighbors feel the same frustration I do about our city hall overreach. It is clear that people here value their autonomy and want the freedom to make their own health decisions again.
Reached 100 supporters
August 12, 2021
37 Comments
It’s time Palm Springs follow the science. These mandates violate basic human rights. It’s time to replace this council
There are many valid reasons for not getting vaccinations. This is discrimination, particularly against those with medical exemptions.
I think the city government has went a step too far. A better option would have been to let the year round residents vote on this matter
People I love have been vaccinated and not vaccinated, stop purposefully deviding us!
Will not come to Palm Springs as long as this is in effect. Some CANNOT be vaccinated. My family has exemptions due to allergies of ingredients in vaccines
I whole heartedly agree with this. Trying to force people to stick an EUA vaccine in their arm before there's an FDA vaccine or some of the better options become available only supports Pfizer, Moderna and J&J. The people writing these policies are falling for the false narrative being rammed down their throats and taking rights away from our local businesses in the process. It's a travesty.
This is still a free country. All citizens are free to make their own choices as long as they aren't breaking the law. This kind of segregation is wrong and against the law.
Freedom. Right to choose what’s right for your own body.
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It’s time Palm Springs follow the science. These mandates violate basic human rights. It’s time to replace this council