How are you voting on Amendment 2 in November?

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371 Votes

How are you voting on Amendment 2 in November?

30%

For For

70%

Against Against

30%

For

1 Comment

Belinda Kitchen

I am for it as long as it does what it's supposed to do . But they can't garrentee that it goes to the schools then I'm totally against it . I think everything should go and help the schools as long as the funds are spent appropriately. And not wasted away .

Max DeYoung

Would you like to see some ocean front property here in Missouri? The schools won't see diddly. But, I agree with your intent. Please vote No on 2.

70%

Against

3 Comments

Steve Baumann

I remember when the lottery was the end all of end alls for school financing. And look, our schools are worse than ever. It is not going to take any more people or money to improve the educational system. It's going to take massive reform, starting at the federal level

Fat Guy Outdoors

This has nothing to do with schools, if you don't believe it whatever happened to the lottery money? Wasn't it supposed to fix everything.

Mother Of Cats

When the lottery finally got to us, we were promised fantastic roads and schools! Well?? We've had the lottery for a very long time, yet we still have failing roads and schools! Shouldn't have taken this long...where's the $$?? I don't believe the schools will see a dime!

Do you agree with banning sugary foods and drinks from Missouri's SNAP program?

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792 Votes

Do you agree with banning sugary foods and drinks from Missouri's SNAP program?

61%

Yes Yes

39%

No No

61%

Yes

11 Comments

Baconface McGee

Our taxes shouldn’t be paying for other people’s junk food.

Doug Fisher

SNAP money should (i) serve basic nutritional needs, not empty food and (ii) should help farmers, not companies making empty caloric food.

kelly shuler

if taxpayers are paying then should require healthier eating for better health in long term

Fat Guy Outdoors

I'm in favor of eliminating the entire snap program.

Lee Signup

The United States has one of the highest rates of Type 1 diabetes incidences and high prevalence , around 1 in 6. Diet and being active, which most of us can do does wonders, whether on SNAP or not, most of us would benefit from consuming less sugar and taking the stairs.

Jimmy Ci

The purpose of SNAP is to provide food-purchasing assistance to low- and no-income individuals and families, helping them maintain adequate nutrition and health. It should not be used for anything else.

Randi W

People on SNAP may have a proclivity for unhealthy eating. Just as SNAP can't be used for cigarettes and alcohol, it shouldn't be wasted on surgery sodas and unhealthy snack foods.

michael

Curbing sugary foods & drinks significantly decreases chronic illness, which saves tax $$ on health care. The healthier our food choices, the healthier we are. Healthier = happier.

Dan Mar

Sugary foods are not a necessity. The US has an obesity crisis that is costing taxpayers hundreds of millions every year. I like the sugar tax that Europe is using to help pay for the government health care costs related to junk food consumption.

Tatyana Karak

Sugary food is not essential. SNAP is for people who need to eat food they need not to go hungry. More healthy choices are beneficial for all.

Patrick

So taxpayers are 100% funding SNAP and those benefits should be used properly. If SNAP recipients use benefits to buy soda, candy, cake, and other sugary products, we, the taxpayers will also be funding their healthcare for diabetes and other chronic ailments. Enough is enough.

39%

No

11 Comments

Diane Willoughby

Why do we need to control people in our society? Sometimes the only way a child can get a little treat is if their parents can use a little bit of the benefits to buy something a little special.

michael

Mindful what we call 'treats'! Illness producing, ultra processed 'treats' are literally a sickening way to 'treat' our kids. A handful of delicious blueberries, is a treat. Banana slices spread with peanut butter is a treat. A handful of Skittles & a diet soda is not.

Angel Lopez Jr

If you look at the cost of less processed goods, you’ll see that you get much less bang for your buck. You spend more and get less whe. You eliminated the processed goods. Rather than hurt the consumer, the focus should be on making these processed foods healthier. This makes sense to parents.

Patricia Abruzzise

No one should be banning sweets from SNAP or any other program. This is just a way of controlling people and what is available for them to eat. What is next? MILK?

Baby Yoda's Dad

That is the only time some kids get a little snack.

Lee Signup

FYI after we don't need milk after childhood. Calcium Sources: Leafy greens (kale, broccoli), tofu, beans, fortified orange juice, nuts, and seeds

michael

Grapes dipped in peanut butter are a snack. So are spoonfuls of yogurt mixed with chopped fruit, plopped onto parchment paper with a popsicle stick stuck into ea & frozen. Dip in melted chocolate optional! As is chia seed pudding. All cheaper than prepackaged, ultra processed snacks & far healthier.

Max

42 million people get an avg. of $178 per month of food that is paid for by the other 295 million Americans that work for a living.

Fred

The poor/lower middle class aren't the problem, it's the billionaires. Prior to Reagan and trickle-down (Voodoo Economics) the bottom 90% of the population held about a third of the wealth and the 0.7% about 7% .... fast forward to today and the top 0.7% have MORE wealth than the bottom 90%!

Madison Haleigh

Because it directly affects disabled and vulnerable populations, people with arfid, People who are trying to buy birthday cakes for their children, people who have disabilities who cannot easily make foods, people who have autism who have safe foods, people with diabetes. It's not right to police us

Denzel McVeigh

No because there are a lot of people that need those sodas those candies whatever for reasons like oh I don't know to raise their blood sugar up when it gets super low. It's such a misconception and some more false narrative bullshit by these dumbass Republicans like Mike kehoe and Donald Trump.

Bridget Graham

Why police people when corporations get away with murder?

Kimberly Jean

Just because a person is less fortunate, doesn't mean they must live in misery at all times. The poor can enjoy life too. If they choose to buy themselves or their family a little treat, they are as entitled to do that as anyone else.

Anonymous Individual

I don't have the right to decide what poor people get to eat. Just because we give poor people money for food doesn't give us the right to take away their freedom of choice. They decide what to put into their bodies, not us. It's their bodies, their choice!!!

Brian Croner

I'm type 1 diabetic and I need to buy candy to keep myself from dying from hypoglycemia episodes.

Should the Trump administration extend tariff aid beyond agriculture?

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137 Votes

Should the Trump administration extend tariff aid beyond agriculture?

42%

Yes Yes

58%

No No

42%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

58%

No

2 Comments

Steve Baumann

I am not a big fan of bailouts, as Obama did with General Motors, but I do support this President.

Fred

Even more socialist actions by Trump?

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How are you voting on Amendment 2 in November?

30% For For

70% Against Against

30% For

70% Against

Do you agree with banning sugary foods and drinks from Missouri's SNAP program?

61% Yes Yes

39% No No

61% Yes

39% No

Should the Trump administration extend tariff aid beyond agriculture?

42% Yes Yes

58% No No

42% Yes

58% No

30%

For For

70%

Against Against

30%

For

70%

Against

61%

Yes Yes

39%

No No

61%

Yes

39%

No

42%

Yes Yes

58%

No No

42%

Yes

58%

No