People are boycotting Costco for requiring shoppers to wear masks in stores — and it reveals the frightening misconceptions that still exist about the pandemic
Costco will soon require its shoppers to wear masks while in stores. And some members of the warehouse chain are not pleased with the policy change.
"Adios #Costco! Won't be renewing my membership!," a user posted on Twitter on Tuesday in response to the new policy. "I REFUSE to mask up for the low IQ mob that's falling for the propaganda, not to mention the health risks by restricting oxygen!"This user was one of many who took to social media to express frustration with Costco's new policy.
In response to a request for comment, a Costco spokesperson directed Business Insider to a public message from CEO Craig Jelinek on the company's website. "We know some members may find this inconvenient or objectionable, but under the circumstances we believe the added safety is worth any inconvenience," Jelinek wrote. "This is not simply a matter of personal choice; a face covering protects not just the wearer, but others too.", which advise people wear face coverings in public settings in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Still, angry shoppers took to social media to express their frustration with the new policy.
Some shoppers posted about being against the policy because they claimed it was ineffective or promoting fear-mongering
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