If you aren't willing to risk a minimal fine to defend your rights, you can't claim to be ready for the real fight that is coming.
This is an escalation process. We don't just go from silent majority to 1776. We must progress through the steps and inspire the will to fight in those around us before they will wake up.
Might I suggest a fund created to help pay fines for violations?
Edit: to be clear, I'm not anti-mask. I'm anti-mandate. If you are symptomatic then you should be wearing a mask to prevent transmission.
Furthermore, if you are a cop..
Stop enforcing unconstitutional laws...
If only it were that simple. But the cops are sheep just as much as anyone else. Easier for the cop to enforce the mandate if he is only dealing with 1 or 2 people that disobey. But if 50% of the people in the store are maskless he will be far less likely to feel like he can wield his assumed power.