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OPINION: Gov. Phil Murphy Needs to Follow Joe Biden’s Lead on Universal Masking

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August 16, 2020
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Gov. Phil Murphy is in a bind when it comes to New Jerseyans wearing masks in public, put there by the presidential nominee of his own party. 

Make no mistake—Murphy has been a huge supporter of requiring the uses of masks to contain the spread of the coronavirus. And he has used his bully pulpit to push residents of the state to use face coverings wherever they are out in public.

We were happy to see in the last week police have stepped up enforcement of those hosting gatherings in defiance of executive orders the governor has signed to contain the spread of COVID-19. Murphy went as far as to call out specific Jersey Shore bars and promised that police would be out in force making sure face coverings are being worn this weekend.

But he has unfortunately stopped short thus far of taking the next needed step: mandating universal wearing with enforcement behind it. Those actions have been left to cities like Hoboken, where the council is considering enforcing Murphy’s executive orders with a $250 fine for those not wearing a face covering outdoors when social distancing.

The city’s council would empower members of Hoboken’s Office of Emergency Management, police, members of the city’s COVID-19 taskforce, code enforcement officers and the zoning department to enforce the ordinance. 

With all that is happening in the Garden State, Joe Biden stepped to the podium a day after naming Sen. Kamala Harris his running mate and used the occasion to call for a national mandate requiring Americans to wear masks in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. 

Biden said every American should wear a mask while outside for at least the next three months, with the mandate coming from governors. 

“It’s not about your rights, it’s about your responsibilities as an American,” stated Biden. 

Biden leaving it up to governors is not what puts Murphy as New Jersey’s governor in an uncomfortable position—it’s one of his outside jobs that does that. 

Murphy is the chair of the Democratic Governors Association. Looking at Biden’s declaration in a purely political lens, it is reasonable to believe that Murphy supports this position and would want to see it implemented to support the Democratic nominee’s election prospects.

But up to this point, Murphy has not.  

In 2020, we have seen that leadership matters. It is time for Phil Murphy to follow the leadership of Joe Biden in ordering universal masking in the Garden State.

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  1. Barry Barry says:
    3 years ago

    Why would I have to wear a mask outdoors when social distancing? I get it when social distancing cannot be maintained, but when it can? The writer is either missing the point of masks or not proof-reading his work.

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    • Peg Peg says:
      3 years ago

      You are correct in that masks may not be necessary when social distancing can be maintained. I have run into situations where I have been outdoors, with no one within 6 feet of me, only to have someone, not wearing a mask, approach me in an area where 6 feet of space cannot be had. So, the answer is, if we all wear masks, no situations like the above will occur. Better safe than sorry is a great way to navigate this.

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      • Diane Diane says:
        3 years ago

        I agree. I think everyone should wear a mask. The only time outside i don’t is when i walk the dogs. NO ONE comes near anyone else; we all cross the street, turn down a street. Even families riding bikes are separated.
        the only ones i see close are husband and wives walking. I keep masks in my car in case i forget them.
        We have enough fools that won’t wear one. We have to try to curtail this virus. NJ has rising cases now.
        Little kids are getting sick. young adults; strokes and blood clots. and the flu isn’t too far ahead. Masks have been proven to help. NO parties anymore. I think the host or hostess should be arrested if they have these big parties.
        bars and restaurants that don’t abide by the rules should be shut down. licenses revoked. the sooner this virus is gone we can get back to more normal living.

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  2. bonnie bonnie says:
    3 years ago

    does anyone read about masks ? its a false sense of security- thy dont stop viruses!!!!!

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    • Charles Coburn Charles Coburn says:
      3 years ago

      Gee. Top health officials, like doctors & stuff say wearing a mask DOES help so I should just believe any idiot who posts here to the contrary? Wear a mask. Wash hands. STAY AWAY FROM BARS & OTHER CROWDED PLACES. Listen to the doctors except the loonies on #FoxSpews

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      • Katie Katie says:
        3 years ago

        You need to stay home..please turn off CNN and Stop drinking the Kool aid!

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    • Darleen V Gillyard Darleen V Gillyard says:
      3 years ago

      ”thy?’

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    • Katie Katie says:
      3 years ago

      Thank You….Intelligence priceless!

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