A banner hangs on the side of a semi trailer parked on the northeast corner of 30th and Broadway in Quincy, imploring school boards to “Unmask Our Children.” Yard signs conveying the same message can be found scattered around town and elsewhere in Adams County. I have read stories and listened to podcasts on the subject in local media in recent weeks. I have watched as public turnout for local school board meetings has increased to levels generally reserved for firing a coach or fighting a tax hike, with decorum often optional. It begs a couple of questions: Why has…
Published July 22, 2021