Ceisiwr wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 7:00 pm
thepea wrote: ↑Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:49 pm
We have a similar law but it provides exemptions.
For those who are young, those who have difficulties breathing, those who cannot apply and remove on their own, creed those who for religious or belief feel they cannot wear one. Basically covers anyone who does not wish to wear one.
I’m curious if Wales has similar, I’m assuming yes. If they don’t then it is a trespass of ones freedoms.
We too have exemptions for medical reasons (not sure about religious ones). Like yours it doesn't mean anyone who doesn't want to wear one doesn't have too.
Personal dwellings can deny entry to whom ever the choose. They can discriminate. But for example I share this dwelling with my wife, daughter and son. We must live in a way that respects each of our own unique personal desires, otherwise it would be a home of tyranny.
A business or church, has an operating licence and must follow the laws of the land or the licence may be taken away. Did Buddha have such a license?
As such it is discrimination for venues to operate outside of the laws of land. No man/woman is to be discriminated against for any disability, it is unlawful.
A business or religious organisation owning a building are both cases of private property. As such they will have certain T&Cs they wish to be met before you can gain entry. Sometimes they will choose to have barely any at all, other times it will be more strict. For example, certain restaurants or nightclubs here in the U.K. require a certain dress code (I'm not talking about masks here). If you do not match their entry requirements then you cannot go in. As such if a venue asks you to wear a mask whilst inside and you refuse, they have every right to evict you from their premises. Equality legislation does counter this right somewhat, but the current requirements for masks do not come into conflict with this piece of legislation (as far as I am aware). Asking someone to wear a mask whilst inside does not discriminate against the disabled, or gays, or women, or men or the religious (which you said have exemptions).
The law as it has to do with freedoms is clear and linear.
Secular law is whatever the state or government decide. You could try arguing that they are going against the constitution, if your country has one, but I don't think that will get you very far.
I’m quite certain that if wearing a mask causes you any form of discomfort or even if it makes you upset, you are exempt. This is your freedom of life. The UK may not be training its public to know and fully comprehend their freedoms but they exist.
I think you are confusing a private establishment with an open to public establishment.
A private club or restaurant can have a dress code but an zoned open to public establishment cannot discriminate.
For example “no shoes no shirt no service” cannot be enforced. My friend lost his legs, and has no need for shoes. That would fall under discrimination and this is against our freedoms.
This is being conflated and supported by corrupted corporations and their private hired guns(police) but it is against the laws of the land.
As an old student of Vipassana I agreed and signed to a certain set of rules and etiquette to follow. They were agreeable to me and I found these fair, logical and of great benefit. I was given the keys to the kingdom and declared an old student and welcomed anytime. If Vipassana wishes to negotiate or change the contract they can present me with their changes. I did not agree to those new terms and so my original contract remains in place.
New students are in a different category as they have no contract.
I do not have to argue for constitution as it’s been done in past and is in existence. I merely have to follow the written law of the land and defend its honour and integrity lest we lose it. I am a patriot. I will not support tyranny in any fashion.