If That’s What You Think Fascism Is, Then Hoo Boy…

We have a store-wide mask policy, and the employees have to confront anyone not wearing a mask. I’m the only person in my department, and a middle-aged man comes in with his mask off.

Me: “Excuse me, sir, you need to wear a mask; it’s store policy.”

I’m short and unthreatening so people think they can walk all over me, but this is another level. He gets in my face and starts yelling.

Customer: “This is fascism! You can’t control me! This is fascism!”

I think he’s going to punch me, so I repeat that he needs to wear it or leave.

Customer: “I’m not a sheeple; I’m a man! I’m an American! Live free or die!”

He stormed out of my department.