Why Are Anti-Maskers So Triggered?

Why are some folks so triggered by being asked to wear a face mask? Philadelphia’s CBS News affiliate reports a man punched a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee in the face after the teen reminded him to wear a mask while in the park due to COVID-19. The teen suffered a jaw injury and a damaged tooth. He was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Middletown on Sunday and underwent surgery on Monday.

And in Tucson, Arizona, this guy became so unhinged his son had to physically carry him out of the store. Why are these folks losing their minds over being asked to wear a face-covering?

Anti-masker in Tucson, AZ throws a tantrum and has to be carried out by his own son pic.twitter.com/ggo4I968aL

— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) August 11, 2020