To the Editor:

Over several years, I have read George Pratt’s letters in The Enterprise. Now I hope he will be reading this one.

I have asked George to please use a face covering before entering the post office. The first time, he said, “I have a bandana on.” My reply was for him to take it from his neck and place it over his mouth and nose. He did not.

The next few times, I reminded him that wearing the covering is for the safety of others. Again he did not place a face covering on.

This last time, just before entering the post office, my wife told him there is a sign stating that face masks are required. His reply: “I don’t believe in signs.”

Well, George, you were once Altamont’s police chief. Did you expect and require individuals to obey the law? I remind you, George, that it is the law to wear a face mask before entering a public area. 

Wearing such a covering shows that you care about others and their health. Since the spoken word has not moved you in the past, then maybe this written form will.

Stewart Linendoll

Altamont

Editor’s note: George Pratt responded, “The existing pandemic has had disastrous effects for many but it is being weaponized for the sole purpose of destroying [President Donald] Trump.”