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TexasTowelie

(117,230 posts)
Thu Nov 18, 2021, 09:34 AM Nov 2021

Gov. Lee pitches officers to join Tennessee Highway Patrol because of no COVID-19 mandates

Gov. Bill Lee released a video Wednesday trying to persuade officers to join the Tennessee Highway Patrol because it doesn't have any coronavirus related mandates.

During the 71-second video released to YouTube, Lee said the Tennessee Highway Patrol "won't get between you and your doctor," adding THP is offering to cover all moving expenses for any officer who leaves another state to join its force.

Earlier this month, Lee signed a new state law banning vaccine mandates and curtailing when mask mandates can be enacted.

Lee specifically mentioned New York City and Los Angeles, both cities where police officers and sheriff deputies are or will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Read more: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2021/11/17/bill-lee-tennessee-governor-youtube-highway-patrol-thp-officers-covid-19-restrictions-mandates/8654723002/

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Gov. Lee pitches officers to join Tennessee Highway Patrol because of no COVID-19 mandates (Original Post) TexasTowelie Nov 2021 OP
I see red states want officers who refuse the vaccine . . .. Lovie777 Nov 2021 #1
Who better to spread disease FoxNewsSucks Nov 2021 #2

Lovie777

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1. I see red states want officers who refuse the vaccine . . ..
Thu Nov 18, 2021, 09:49 AM
Nov 2021

Are their medical facilities equipped in handling more break outs?

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