CHEHALIS, Wash. — Several Washington sheriffs have issued statements addressing Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandatory face-covering order which takes effect Friday.

Lewis County Sheriff Robert Snaza was recorded addressing a crowd of people Tuesday night. He said the group had gathered to protect a sign they thought might be burned. He noted some were armed.

“In case you guys didn’t hear, Gov. Inslee in his infinite wisdom has decided after over a hundred and some odd days that we should all wear face masks, inside and out,” he said, in the video. “Here’s what I say – don’t be a sheep.”

Snaza’s comments were met with applause.

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