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Is U.S. border security a major political issue to you?

Is U.S. border security a major political issue to you?

Yes

11

No

2

Yes

9 Comments
David Apel
2
David Apel

There are too many illegal people that are not being vetted not being checked for diseases just let loose in our country on the premise that they show up for their hearing. There is a legal way to do this, and it's not fair to those who have done it the right way.

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Uncle Mike
2
Uncle Mike

Terrorist and drugs are getting ready to destroy what we have left of this country.

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Vernon Taylor
2
Vernon Taylor

It all comes down to votes. This is the future of the democrat party.

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Will Mason
2
Will Mason

It is not really a political question. It is a question of security. We have none. We are wide open for a terrorist attack. The last major one resulted in 20 years of war.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

It's both Political, and a security breach. The illegal immigrants that crossed the border in December alone, is only 5,000 less people that live in Boone, Callaway, and Cole counties combined. Biden has launched a war, against the United States of America. Our National Debt just exceeded 34 billion

Max DeYoung
1
Max DeYoung

It should be a major issue with anyone who locks their doors when they sleep. Anyone with common sense would know that, that's why Biden does not know that.

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David Komar
0
David Komar

Too many criminals, terrorists, and drugs coming across. We will be feeling the effects for generations.

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Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

Trump for president save America

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k san
0
k san

It is definitely an issue. It's too bad Republicans want to KEEP it an issue to campaign on rather than negotiate with Democrats to fix the problem.

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No

2 Comments
Ryan Housh
0
Ryan Housh

As a teacher, I have literally received dozens of Venezuelan students into my classroom. They are great! The work is hard, but that’s what we all need to do. We need to view people as assets not deficits.

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Ed Drahos
0
Ed Drahos

Not an issue. Nature has no borders. When was the last time a goose was shot because it had crossed the border illegally?

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Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

Yes

2

No

1

Yes

2 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
1
Fat Guy Outdoors

There wasn't such a thing as sick days in the Army. You were told to quit being a female body part and ruckup and draw fire.

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Toasty
1
Toasty

The new paid sick leave requirements were another 'problem' that didn't exist and certainly didn't require more government regulation.

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No

1 Comment
Sara Kalinowski
0
Sara Kalinowski

If you staff correctly & uphold attendance policies, there shouldn't be an issue. Unwell employees means non-productive employees. If you can afford expensive vacations, then you can take care of your employees. It's that simple.

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Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

Yes

6

No

8

Yes

6 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
1
Fat Guy Outdoors

Of course, isn't locking up people who are criminals their jobs?

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Thomas OSullivan
1
Thomas OSullivan

This is a matter of law and order. I have no problem with immigrants coming to this country LEGALLY. Immigrants built this country and are a valuable asset but there is a LEGAL process that must be followed. Biden, Majorkas were disasters when it came to illegal immigration.

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Eric Smith
1
Eric Smith

We might get a bit closer to having fair elections without those voting who aren't even citizens.

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Fred
Fred

Yes, that would be a problem that needs to be addressed ... if it actually existed.

Toasty
1
Toasty

Immigration laws exist for a reason. I can agree our current immigration process is too complicated, expensive, and ripe with corruption. The solution is to change the process, not allow people to stay here illegally.

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Jim Rosenberg
1
Jim Rosenberg

Illegal is Illegal, no matter the situation. Law enforcement is there for a reason, to enforce the laws. If I was in another country illegally, then law enforcement in that country would do the same thing, but probably jail time first. Without laws and law enforcement there would be anarchy.

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Zaos Gonzolez
1
Zaos Gonzolez

Just like a Macy's sale, "they all must go!"

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No

6 Comments
Jennifer Parsons
2
Jennifer Parsons

This is not a matter of legality. "IlLeGaL" immigration is a misdemeanor, like jaywalking or speeding. That people are being apprehended at immigration court dates, schools, and churches shows that these people are not dangerous nor violent. And finally, detention without due process is kidnapping.

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Jeffery Schuyler
2
Jeffery Schuyler

This is not only anti-american, but it is cruel, inhumane and counterproductive. Trump has managed to convince half our Country that 65 million immigrants are both an imminent threat and less than human. Worse, most of the people believing these lies are Christians.

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Bobbi Meyer
2
Bobbi Meyer

Immigrants aren't the problem, politicians are

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Leslie
1
Leslie

They should focus on protecting the community from the reported crimes and not engaging in the current racial profiling that immigration authorities have been doing.

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Paula Stanley
1
Paula Stanley

Police resources should not be used for ICE operations. Congress just voted for an unbelievably huge budget for their police state. Don’t use local community resources!

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Sara Kalinowski
0
Sara Kalinowski

This is a hard question. ICE isn't explaining anything or identifying themselves. PO's might follow protocol,better. However, they shouldn't have to be involved.To be fair though, I think we spend too much unnecessary time on immigration & nothing else that truly matters.

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