Saturday, June 5, 2021

McConaughey Questions Motivation Of Anti-Maskers

[#TexasPolitics365]


Actor Matthew McConaughey has questioned the true motivations of anti-maskers.

During a recent radio interview, the actor, who is actively considering a run for Texas governor, suggested that people who vehemently oppose wearing masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic were being disingenuous about their reasoning for doing so.

McConaughey argued that the issue had become too politicized and advocated for masks as small sacrifices that would eventually pay dividends. He downplayed conservatives concerns about masks.

"I'm like, come on man, I'm not believing you're really scared of this little cotton thing," he continued. "And I'm not believing you really feel that takes away your identity and your freedom. This is a short-term inconvenience for long-term freedom."

It's unclear whether McConaughey will run as a Republican against Governor Abbott or as an independent, if he chooses to run.

(Full story here.)
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