I suspect there would be less support for mask bans if authorities did a better job of catching mask-wearing criminals and rule breakers. As it is now, it often seems like a mask is an easy way to escape any consequences for your actions, particularly in groups. Personally, I find mask wearing groups to be intimidating, but I also think the arguments against mask bans are good ones.
Masked terrorism should face harsh social stigma, both for the individual and the movement. A private organization choosing to ban them is also quite different from the state banning them. As with mask mandates, a private organization making a stupid policy should also face public stigma.
I suspect there would be less support for mask bans if authorities did a better job of catching mask-wearing criminals and rule breakers. As it is now, it often seems like a mask is an easy way to escape any consequences for your actions, particularly in groups. Personally, I find mask wearing groups to be intimidating, but I also think the arguments against mask bans are good ones.
Masked terrorism should face harsh social stigma, both for the individual and the movement. A private organization choosing to ban them is also quite different from the state banning them. As with mask mandates, a private organization making a stupid policy should also face public stigma.