#UnMaskHateNY publishes results of survey finding 75% of New Yorkers support revival of bans on masking in public as anti-Israel activists frequently wear masks during hate-filled demonstrations and while committing hate crimes.
ARUTZ 7 -- Three-quarters of New Yorkers support banning masks in public as activists frequently wear masks at hateful anti-Israel protests, the New York Post reported, citing a recent survey.
The survey, which was conducted by the Mercury Public Affairs organization for the civil rights coalition #UnMaskHateNY, found that 75% of New Yorkers support a mask ban. In addition, 68% of respondents said that the value of free expression must be balanced with public safety.
74% of Jewish respondents said that discrimination and harassment based on bigotry is worse than before the October 7 massacre, compared to 60% of all respondents. 76% of Jewish respondents said that they feel less safe now, compared to 50% of all respondents.