Do you agree with the new Boone County mask order?

Asked by ABC 17 News

336 Votes

Do you agree with the new Boone County mask order?

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases. Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36%

No. People should be able to choose. No. People should be able to choose.

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

Health experts say wearing masks can help the wearer not transmit the novel coronavirus if they're infected and protect them from others if they're not. More local and state gov... Show More

Health experts say wearing masks can help the wearer not transmit the novel coronavirus if they're infected and protect them from others if they're not. More local and state governments are implementing mask requirements as cases rise at record rates around the country. Show Less

5 Comments

Edward Irish

I'm 73 with COPD Emphysema& wear plastic gloves and an N 95 facemask. It is a public hazard to got without proper PPE and should be mandated!

HelenHighwater

It's basically a no-brainer.

Lorrie Tucker

Masks will help slow the spread of COVID, and save lives. Small price to pay to stay safe. Much less restrictive than another lockdown.

Larry Myers

Because I can read.

Claudia K

Because it protects others and is not a big deal.

36%

No. People should be able to choose.

Many people say they should be able to choose whether to cover their faces and that the dangers of COVID-19 are exaggerated.

Many people say they should be able to choose whether to cover their faces and that the dangers of COVID-19 are exaggerated. Show Less

1 Comment

Brandon Smith

Government should set recommendations and guidelines that follow science. We should not be punishing business for not being the mask police. I think you would have more buy in from people by giving them the facts and making recommendations, instead of making a bunch of people angry and rebellious.

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

Asked by ABC 17 News

174 Votes

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

26%

Yes Yes

74%

No No

26%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

74%

No

4 Comments

Fred

Almost as bad an idea as replacing income taxes with higher sales taxes!

Max

You finally got one right. Did you have help?

Harry D

A new tax is not the answer to the city's budget problems. City leaders need to live within your means, like everyone else. Vote NO on the new taxes.

Steve Baumann

We already pay enough in taxes. The City needs to check it's priorities and pull funding from programs that truly are not conductive to the day to day lives of the general tax paying citizen. Focus on the core competencies, not liberal dream programs.

Zaos Gonzolez

Your own safety is your own responsibility.

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

Asked by ABC 17 News

342 Votes

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

1 Comment

Harry D

Most people already drive 75 MPH, at least. Trust the people.

62%

No

2 Comments

Bob Reynolds

A lot of people drive faster than the posted speed limit - 75 to 80 instead of 70. Increasing the speed limit will just push the actual travel rates higher - 80 to 85 instead of 75. With all of the heavy trucks on the road (some that drive slow), higher speeds are just dangerous.

Shelley Vansell

Drivers are already driving 5 to 10 miles over the current limits so if it's increased I'm pretty sure they'll exceed the new limits.

ABC 17 News

Do you agree with the new Boone County mask order?

64% Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases. Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36% No. People should be able to choose. No. People should be able to choose.

64% Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36% No. People should be able to choose.

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

26% Yes Yes

74% No No

26% Yes

74% No

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases. Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36%

No. People should be able to choose. No. People should be able to choose.

64%

Yes. We need it to lower COVID-19 cases.

36%

No. People should be able to choose.

26%

Yes Yes

74%

No No

26%

Yes

74%

No

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No