Smirnoff Says Mask Rule is Sovietesque

Timothy Birdnow

Anyone remember Yakof Smirnov? He was the Russian comedian who immigrated to America from the old Soviet Union and has been a stalwart champion of all things American ever since.

Well, Smirnoff lives in Branson, Mo. and he is not happy with plans to force people to wear Covid masks.

From the article:

Smirnoff, who operates a successful theater in Branson, told the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night that the mask ordinance would make his adopted home more like his native land, Russia, the Springfield News-Leader reported.

"I’m hoping that you can make this an island of freedom and choice in the sea of hatred and fear,” Smirnoff said, drawing applause from many in the crowd.

Nevertheless, the board voted 4-1 to approve the ordinance, which requires face coverings for people ages 13 and older, with some exceptions.

He is more explicit and you can read it here

Here is a man who knows what tyranny looks like. We would do well to listen to him.

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