Name:   GoneFishin - Subject:   Don't Tell Me What To Do Date:   10/22/2020 12:46:00 PM

Alabama’s GOP lieutenant governor called mask rules an ‘overstep.’ Now he’s tested positive for the coronavirus.

When Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) ordered a statewide mask mandate in July as coronavirus deaths surged to record levels, her second-in-command blasted the move.

Wearing a face mask and maintaining social distancing are among the best ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, it’s an overstep that infringes upon the property rights of business owners and the ability of individuals to make their own health decisions.
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— Will Ainsworth (@willainsworthAL) July 15, 2020

Now, as Alabama once again sees an alarming rise in COVID-19, Ainsworth, 39, announced Wednesday that he is among the newly confirmed cases.