LuPone’s Mask Freakout

Douglas Murray is spot-on in exposing the hypocrisy of elites who love to hector their perceived social inferiors for not wearing masks or, in the case of Patti LuPone, not wearing them properly, while they themselves often cluster together at public and private events unmasked (“Still stuck in a maskerade,” May 13).

To these entitled celebrities, wearing masks — like paying taxes, reporting for jury duty and serving in the military — are obligations of “the

little people,” including “the help” at gala events.

Dennis Middlebrooks

Brooklyn

Of course LuPone told an audience member to mask up. That’s the rule of the theater.

If someone came stomping into my apartment with muddy boots, where I have a no-shoes rule, I’d throw them out, too.

LuPone cannot speak

on stage in a mask, but she has to be concerned about getting sick because not only will it end her performances temporarily — the long-term effects of COVID could possibly end her career completely.

She can’t sit at home like Murray and ignorantly type on a keyboard. COVID rates are rising and people are still dying. Sam Katz

Manhattan