Clicked in to watch the Branson Board of Aldermen meeting and someone in the comments section is already asking "Who is the medical tyrant?" in referring to the president of Cox Medical Center Branson.

Here's the link to the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2IJ-fYhZKR47UqYdEnRmQA/live

Another commenter: "​It only kills a few people, so who cares? NO MASKS!"

In-person comments are being limited to three minutes. Entire public comment period is capped at 30 minutes, residents must live within Branson proper or pay taxes within the city. A previous meeting was not capped.

There is cheering and heckling. Brian Seitz, who is running for Missouri House of Representatives to represent District 156, continues speaking as he wipes down the mic, despite being told that his time is up.

A Branson chiropractor tells aldermen: "The more cases we have, the better."

A mom brings her children to the podium to speak against a mask mandate. She says vitamin C, melatonin, etc., help protect you from the virus.

"I am not a qualified professional, but neither is a doctor," one man says.

He has a sign propped on the podium that reads: "No mask mandate. Ask me if your masks work."

Branson entertainer Yakov Smirnoff tells the board that he came to America for freedom and choice. He said these sorts of actions lead to a police state.

"Coming to Branson, I'm hoping you can make this an island of freedom and choice in a sea of hatred and fear," Smirnoff says.

Branson alderman Larry Milton said he believes masks help slow the spread of coronavirus, not stop.

Milton alleges that Silver Dollar City is not doing well economically since having guests and staff wear masks. He doesn't cite his source.

"SDC mandates masks and they're down 60-70%." he says.

The mayor asks for his source, and Milton says the mayor can't challenge him on his opinion.

Milton is now saying he "believes" Silver Dollar City's numbers are down.

Milton is now reading a letter to residents from neighboring Hollister Mayor David Tate.

Physical health and financial health is not mutually exclusive, Tate writes. Washing hands, social distancing, etc. are imperative.

Milton said he wanted to share the letter because it's a neighboring community taking a good approach without passing a mandate.

Milton says a majority of feedback and comments he's received that people are against a bill for a masking ordinance, so he will be voting NO.

Milton wraps up his speech with: 'Think of what the headline news is going to do to our community."

The board is taking a five-minute break after passing a motion to add amendments. Four voted YES; one voted NO.

There is now another public comment period for the amended ordinance.

The mayor reiterates that those who spoke already should not speak again; however, one woman is once again on the mic to say that masks should not be mandated. She is met with cheers and applause.

Dirk Meyers said to trust the people to social distance and if they pass a mandate, residents will remember each board member when it comes time for the election.

Mayor Ed Akers reminds the audience that they are to speak to the motion.

Another man has brought his sign to the podium that reads: "Withdraw consent. No mask mandate." He is not a resident, nor pays property taxes. The mayor has told him that he cannot speak.

"Are you going to muzzle me, your honor?"

Anna Stalevski reads a statement on behalf of another resident, Nate Horseman. "We need to do all our part to slow the spread of this virus."

Promoting Branson as a mask-friendly place means showcasing that the area is trying to keep the people safe, Stalevski shares. "I want you all to be safe... It hurts to see even one death... It's just a piece of cloth."

"If you put a mask on and can blow out a candle, this mask won't stop COVID," another woman wearing a face shield says. Putting on a mask means living in fear, she continues.

This woman says she works at Walmart, which now requires customers to wear masks, and she has to stand in the heat, wearing a mask and counting people coming in. "Where is my health being considered?"

Cases are good because people are exposed to antibodies, one man said in speaking against the mandate.

Branson entertainer Clay Cooper is now at the podium. He's been in the city for 34 years. He shows how many ways he's seeing people wearing masks incorrectly, like hanging off the ear, wrapped around the chin, etc.

He said the theater's revenue is down about 60-70% down. He sees about 10 people out of 250 wearing a mask in his audience during performances.

"It feels good to get here and that I get to make my own choices," Cooper says about guests telling him they are glad not to being forced to wear a mask.

An employee of his never left the house without a mask and gloves, yet still tested positive for COVID-19, Cooper says. He is still asking for a "NO" vote.

The board will now vote on the final reading of the bill as amended.

Just kidding, Alderman Bill Skains is now saying that these are "unprecedented times." He said some of the comments he's been hearing are "selfish."

The comments at a previous meeting of the masks equating to a gold star were "disgusting," Skains said.

There's something happening in the audience that's not shown on screen and Skains asked for it to be stopped. It continued and Akers says that if they can't listen without being rude, they should leave.

"If you can't be quiet, I am going to ask you to leave," Akers says. He asked two people to now leave. There is shouting being heard off-screen.

"It is coming, and it's coming like a freight train," Skains says. He will be voting YES.

Alderman Bill Simmons says it was "unacceptable" to hear people call a doctor a liar and shake their fists at them during a previous meeting.

"I can't buy that Mr. Mahoney is standing up here and lying to us," Simmons says about the president of Cox Medical Center Branson.

Simmons says he doesn't know how the virus will affect Branson economically, but if they're able to slow the spread, maybe it will help the city long-term.

"I'm not up here to get votes," Simmons says. "I'm tasked with doing my job while I'm here." Simmons says he will vote YES.

Alderman Jeff Seay is now speaking. He quotes others about how people can downplay the deaths, but there are long-term implications to this.

Seay continues that he hears comments about how Branson should be a sanctuary city where people don't have to wear masks.

"We're not going to please everybody," Seay said. "With the doctors, I'm going to listen to them." He says he will vote YES.

The votes are cast: Four votes YES. One votes NO.

The masking bill has passed in Branson.