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Do you think the shooting of a dog by a Sturgeon police officer was justified?

Do you think the shooting of a dog by a Sturgeon police officer was justified?

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No

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Kathy Demirefe
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Kathy Demirefe

This dog is not big enough to pose a serious threat.

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Donna
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Donna

Well I had this happen to me before with Sedalia pd putting one of my puppies down. It's sad how they think its okay to shoot a poor animal that never shown any sign of mean.My prayers to the owner

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Diana Roby
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Diana Roby

The dog didn't show any signs of being aggressive or sick. The cop was obviously trigger happy.

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Rick Fawaz
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Rick Fawaz

This Cop should be fired. The poor animal wasn't a danger at all. I know a lot of cops that would agree with me.

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Belinda Kitchen
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Belinda Kitchen

Nope , I think the police department and mayor should be under investigations. How would he feel if his family dog was shot a stupid reason ? Oh I didn't know he was blind ? Really ok well what about a dog that's def gonna shoot it to cause it's acting weird? You need to be smarter then what you are

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Patricia Whiffen
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Patricia Whiffen

This officer, along with the Mayor, should be terminated. This poor dog was murdered. If he thought the dog was sick, he could have taken him for help. There was absolutely no excuse for shooting this tiny dog. The cop admits he wasn't afraid of being harmed. He got tired of chasing the poor thing,

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Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

I believe the video from the policeman's body camera is enough for a conviction.

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Zaos Gonzolez
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Zaos Gonzolez

Yeah, that's a bad shoot. No way it's okay. Fire him. Remember, the police only exist to serve and protect the law, not individual citizens. The supreme Court ruled police have no duty to protect non government officials.

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

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

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No

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Yes

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No

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Fred
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Fred

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

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Max
Max

You finally got one right. Did you have help?

Harry D
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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.

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Steve Baumann
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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.

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Zaos Gonzolez
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Zaos Gonzolez

Your own safety is your own responsibility.

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

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

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No

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Yes

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Harry D
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Harry D

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

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No

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Bob Reynolds
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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.

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Shelley Vansell
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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.

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