Hundreds protest closing of Staten Island bar that refused Covid-19 measures

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Hundreds of protesters gathered Wednesday night outside a Staten Island bar that shut down after refusing to follow Covid-19 measures, authorities say.

A man holds a copy of the Declaration of Independence while people protest outside of the Mac's Public House after it was shut down for violating protocol on indoor dining in the Staten Island borough of New York on Dec. 2, 2020.Hundreds of protesters gathered on Wednesday night outside a Staten Island bar that shut down after refusing to follow Covid-19 measures, authorities said.

The protesters, some of whom weren’t wearing masks, blocked traffic and demanded the business reopen as deputies stood outside the tavern. The bar had operated without a liquor license and served patrons food and alcohol indoors past the city’s 10 p.m. curfew,The crowd also took aim at Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for enforcing Covid-19 restrictions on indoor dining services, according to the station.

 

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I'm so ashamed of how selfish Americans have become.

Man who *ostensibly* cares about The Constitution, fails to understand the phrases 'to provide for the common defense' and 'promote the general Welfare' - from The Preamble to The Constitution

Stupid is as Stupid does. What else is their to say?

Stupids who don't realize how bad the virus is. They should be volunteering in hospitals.

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