Do you support efforts to remove books from libraries?

Asked by ABC 17 News

466 Votes

Do you support efforts to remove books from libraries?

16%

Yes Yes

84%

No No

16%

Yes

Conservative states across the country have created mechanisms to remove books some see as objectionable from libraries.

Conservative states across the country have created mechanisms to remove books some see as objectionable from libraries. Show Less

1 Comment

Jeff Chick

Because I don't want kids in elementary school concerned with sex. They need to focus on learning more important subjects. A child in kindergarten dosen't need to know about oral sex, anal sex or masterbation.

84%

No

Those efforts remain widely opposed by liberals and civil libertarians.

Those efforts remain widely opposed by liberals and civil libertarians. Show Less

5 Comments

Sally bell

Hitler,and slave owners were also against books,and minorities/women being educated. They were more desirable. Meaning they were to dumb to know when someone was pissing on them and telling them it's raining. I guess that's why Donald Trump said he LOVES the uneducated. And, President LBJ said give

Max DeYoung

LBJ also said; “I'll have those ------- voting Democrat for the next 200 years.” ― Lyndon B. Johnson---- LBJ used people, he didn't love people.

Toasty

Wasn't that long ago the liberals/socialist wanted to ban Mark Twain books due to their interpretation of 'racism'. Its not OK when they do it, not OK when 'our side' does it. Protecting your kids starts with you, not banning books.

Max DeYoung

I support efforts to remove the people. that put filth in school libraries.

Kelly Branstetter

Is this the land of the free or a Country controlled by a dictator called the GOP that keeps taking or attempting to take rights from certain citizens?

Max DeYoung

Joe is the dictator.

Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

Asked by ABC 17 News

177 Votes

Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

44%

Yes Yes

56%

No No

44%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

56%

No

1 Comment

Max

We need taxes, especially in Columbia. Columbia needs even more taxes, than all other cities. We also need a tax on purple hair dye.

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

Asked by ABC 17 News

252 Votes

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

2 Comments

James Quade

We should not rely on other jails to take care of our problems. We have a responsibility to provide the proper facilities to our superhero police force

Max

That will be an average cost, to every single person of Boone county, of $197 per year, for 20 years. $3920. What a deal.

65%

No

5 Comments

Fat Guy Outdoors

This leadership needs to resign.

Max

You are using the word leadership carelessly.

Harry D

I would support a 10-year tax for a bond issue to build the new jail, not a new forever sales tax.

Max

The comment that I made indicating a total average cost, does not account for inflationary changes, which will probably more than double my $3920 estimate.

Jessica Orsini

We've more than enough incarceration in this county, state, and nation, and it's frankly not helping.

Max

The high crime problem is because the courts fail to punish the offenders hard enough to deter crime.

Davon Argo

The need for a new jail isn’t new. County leaders have known for years it needed attention. Maybe the sheriff should’ve prioritized a jail before a multi-million dollar training facility. His budget priorities is his attempt at railroading the city’s public safety staffing and infrastructure needs.

Madison Haleigh

I'd rather we put more money to schools to prevent there from being so many people in jail in the first place. If we fund our schools and the education system, there would be less people in jail. If we funded mental health services- there would be less people committing crimes

Max

The crime problem is a result of the catch and release problem. Too, many people are not afraid to commit crimes.

Harry D

Thinking like this is why the city of Columbia is short 50 police officers.

ABC 17 News

Do you support efforts to remove books from libraries?

16% Yes Yes

84% No No

16% Yes

84% No

Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

44% Yes Yes

56% No No

44% Yes

56% No

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

16%

Yes Yes

84%

No No

16%

Yes

84%

No

44%

Yes Yes

56%

No No

44%

Yes

56%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No