Has the Delta variant made you more cautious?

Asked by ABC 17 News

478 Votes

Has the Delta variant made you more cautious?

47%

Yes, I'm more concerned. Yes, I'm more concerned.

53%

No, I'm not worried. No, I'm not worried.

47%

Yes, I'm more concerned.

With cases rising and hospitalizations on the rise I am concerned.

With cases rising and hospitalizations on the rise I am concerned. Show Less

2 Comments

Debra Riffle

I take handwashing more seriously. I make sure to beef up my immune system with Vitamins C, D and Zinc. I do things that make sense. I did take the vaccination. 97% of hospitalized patients due to Coronavirus are unvaccinated. I don't believe masks work, so I won't do that.

Wendi Newman

I have children who are too young to be vaccinated.

Debra Riffle

If I had children in school, I would want them to wear a mask. They are too young for a vaccine right now. Kids generally don't cover their coughs. That is what a mask is good for; covering a cough or sneeze spray. They aren't good at keeping viruses in or out. They are too permeable.

53%

No, I'm not worried.

With the vaccines and other ways we can protect ourselves, I am not worried.

With the vaccines and other ways we can protect ourselves, I am not worried. Show Less

3 Comments

Larry Sabulsky

It's always going to be something to control us. What happened to our freedom?????

Zaos Gonzolez

ALL HAIL KING BRIAN TREECE! There is nothing to fear, for we have a mighty king! Cast your doubts into the KEYHOLE of truth in the center of the city! Fear not children.

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

Asked by ABC 17 News

195 Votes

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

45%

Yes Yes

55%

No No

45%

Yes

1 Comment

Zaos Gonzolez

Taxes are for the suffragettes.

55%

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

Has the Delta variant made you more cautious?

47% Yes, I'm more concerned. Yes, I'm more concerned.

53% No, I'm not worried. No, I'm not worried.

47% Yes, I'm more concerned.

53% No, I'm not worried.

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

45% Yes Yes

55% No No

45% Yes

55% No

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

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

47%

Yes, I'm more concerned. Yes, I'm more concerned.

53%

No, I'm not worried. No, I'm not worried.

47%

Yes, I'm more concerned.

53%

No, I'm not worried.

45%

Yes Yes

55%

No No

45%

Yes

55%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No