At campaign rallies last fall and winter, Bernie Sanders struck a chord when he asked: "Are you willing to fight for that person who you don't even know as much as you're willing to fight for yourself?" It was a powerful statement that resonated deeply and became a viral rallying cry. The ethical core remains. And by speaking out and protesting in the wake of George Floyd's death, large numbers of people have been answering that question with a resounding Yes.
At the same time, those who wear a mask at protests are making clear that they're willing to undergo some discomfort to protect people they don't even know.
There are many things we have no control over as we keep pushing to change the political direction of the United States. Whether we wear a mask isn't one of them.
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