Teen city councilman in Alabama who voted against masks has Covid-19

[AZProgressive]

A teenage city council member in Alabama who had voted to end a mask mandate is encouraging residents to get vaccinated after he contracted Covid-19.

“I am going to get the vaccine after I’m cleared of the virus,” Hunter Pepper, 19, said Friday. “Let’s stop the spread. Let’s do what we can to do our part. I encourage people to get vaccinated. This is a virus that is tearing down everybody.”

The Decatur city councilman said he received two positive Covid-19 tests Wednesday and has dealt with uncomfortable symptoms, including labored breathing, fever, headaches, vomiting and a raspy cough. He said his condition was improving and he was quarantining at home.

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“I am against putting on a fat label that says, 'You’re required to ....,'" he said. "Our country was built on freedom.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1279487

[Timewas]

1. Still

An idiot

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Who voted for a teenager to run their government?

I'm betting he had an (R) behind his name. Because, they don't give a fuck if they can piss off sane people who know better.

Sorry, hope 19YO no-mask guy doesn't die from his stupidity. The worst is he decided law that hurt others.

[Progressive Jones]

3. I've been to Decatur, AL, albeit 40 years ago. One of my best friends came from there.

Back then, it was a stereotypical racist white trash shithole. I doubt that it's changed much.
I met my friend when he had moved to Chicago, in order to escape Decatur.
I went down there with him to get some things from his parents house.
The KKK had a parade and rally that weekend.
Half the town looked like that kid in the article. Seriously.

[bullwinkle428]

4. This guy is supposedly 19? He doesn't look a day over 43!

Geez Louise...Father Time does not care for this guy in any way, shape, or form!

[Progressive Jones]

7. I thought the same. Looks like he's been around a while. nt

[LetMyPeopleVote]

6. Owning the Libs was totally worth it.

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