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Dr. Fauci stated that the mask is for show and does not work. She commented that it is too bad that the mask mandate is tearing the community and country apart. She stated that she is a nurse and every year people die from the seasonal flu, turning units into flu units each year. She stated that the whole world does not have to mask up for the few that are vulnerable. She believed that it is time for both sides of the argument to be heard and follow the actual science. Ken Madden, 6021 145th, commented that he speaks in support of the resolution. He referenced the woman that spoke of the Japanese internment camps, which is one of the darkest times in history, and the statement that it was being compared to the mask mandate. He stated that is not what was done and explained that the statement was meant to show that the government is forcing something on a whole group of people. He stated that he is a person that has a medical condition that causes him to pass out from mask use. He stated that when this started he and his wife made masks because they thought it would help. He stated that there are tens of thousands of people that stay silent. He stated that he is not going talk about whether the masks work. He stated that what the City has bravely done is at least drawn a line in the sand and said something is not right here. He agreed that there are better things to talk about than this topic. He stated that the Council could have shut down the controversy but instead put gas on the fire. He read the State Statute related to covering ones face which states that is punishable by misdemeanor. Dede Larson, 14990 Waco Street NW, referenced the statements that were made that this is a waste of time and stated that speaking about freedom is not a waste of time. She stated that she supports the resolution and is proud to see the direction of Ramsey. She stated that she and her husband are debating downsizing and now feel that Ramsey is the place for them. She stated that she is proud of those that wrote the resolution and passed the resolution. Tom Myrik, 6320 169th Lane NW, stated that he has been a resident for 30 years and this is the first time he has ever attended a Council meeting. He stated that he supports the resolution, the anti -tyranny resolution. He stated that if people can die for freedom, this is a worthwhile discussion. He stated that he views this issue as tyranny and wearing a mask is just a showpiece for a tyrannical government. He stated that no one should be made to live by lies. He stated that although the world is filled with lies they should not be forced to live with lies inside of them. He commented that he supports the resolution and applauds the bravery of the Councilmembers that supported the resolution. Joe Palika, 8900 181st Avenue, thanked the brave Councilmembers who passed this resolution. He stated that he believes that the virus is real and has compassion and condolences for those that have been impacted. He did not believe a mass medical treatment plan and mandate to wear a medical device is legal. He believed it to be immoral and unconstitutional. He stated that the role of the government is to serve its citizens and not mandate what they wear on their face, how close they can be to other people, when it is appropriate to meet another person, how many people are allowed in a church or home. He stated that these have always been protected and believed as basic freedoms in the country. He stated that the constitution was never meant to be suspended and those that do so are violating the law. He thanked the Councilmembers that stood on the side of the constitution. City Council / March 23, 2021 Page 8 of 24