Covid-19: Screw your freedom - Schwarzenegger slams anti-maskers

Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urged people to get vaccinated and wear masks in a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday.

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[elitepersonality]

I understand what Arnold is trying to say here...The whole screw your freedom probably wasn't the best words he could have chose, but at the same time...i lost two family members to covid and almost died myself from it. Until this day I have not fully recovered and may never. If there's one percent of chance the mask may have changed circumstances then I say why take chances.. Our freedom is the greatest thing, but that doesn't mean we need to completely disregard other peoples lives. We as Americans must work together and take care of each other so that we can make progress.

[FirstnameLastname-qery]

The last time an Austrian told people "screw your freedoms" it didn't go well

[snclemmons]

I think we should listen to Arnold. He's been vaccinating himself in gym locker rooms way before covid

[rileybowers]

Imagine an Austrian saying “screw your freedom” that’s not exactly unprecedented….

[rockjam]

All muscles no brains Arnie. Hes not programmed to think, money does all his thinking for him. He just obeys.

[ryandeffley]

It's interesting how people only love freedom of choice when it suits their own personal beliefs.

[trewic]

It’s interesting how people love freedom until that freedom stands in the way of imposing their beliefs on others.

[JohnDoe-iq]

Our government set this thing free on us.

[roachman]

Love when celebs try to slam others for not wearing mask when images of them can easily be found of them out and about in public and at events not wearing masks.

[johnwalshire]

I guess the photos since of the Arnold running around without a mask smoking cigars is another example of duality of beliefs...."screw your privilege"

[mbboisvert]

Arnold was my first hero when I was a teenager. I now will forever remember him as Arnold "screw your freedom" Schwarzenegger.

[gabesmusicshow]

So sad man. Bro went from “I smoke my stogie anywhere I want I’m balsy” or something like that, to screw you freedom wear a mask….

[dynamitecity]

For a man who came to America, became the greatest bodybuilder, became an A-list actor and a governor in California…He should know better when it comes to freedom.

[Decimate_The_Flesh]

You either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain

[BigRW]

Get vaccinated, wear a mask, social distance....how did that work out in New York and California?

[cassconner]

Have yet to meet anyone who said, "I really regret not getting the vax".

[robbyroberts]

Finally, an Oscar worthy performance.

[DrewMediaTV]

This aged well. This guy is NOT on the side of the people

[MCBob-nhcr]

When you realize he’s an actor and says whatever he is paid to say.

[joedivetta]

did he actually just say faucci is an expert 🤣