Asked by ABC 17 News

461 Votes

Should assault weapons be banned?

39%

Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39%

Yes. They're made to kill.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that so-called assault weapons should be banned in the aftermath of a shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that so-called assault weapons should be banned in the aftermath of a shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people. Show Less

3 Comments

Letitia DenHartog

They are not useful for hunting, which means ownership of an assault weapon is only for collecting and showing off or to be used as a weapon.

Max

The AR-15 platform is a very popular hunting rifle, and being ignorant of the facts does not make it an assault rifle. Education is required to understand this, you don't have that education.

Adam Schrader

We all have a right to protect ourselves but needing assault rifles is obsurd. Ban them!!!

Anita Grace Ward

There is no good reason for civilians to have assault weapons!

Nolan pusch

in the protection of the country, and for the government can't easily do whatever they want

61%

No. It's my right to own one.

Gun advocates say the Second Amendment gives them the right to own and carry guns, including assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Gun advocates say the Second Amendment gives them the right to own and carry guns, including assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Show Less

9 Comments

Gene Painter

How do you define an assault weapon? Guns that look scary? This call to ban assault weapons is just the first step towards a total gun confiscation. Fear the government that fears your gun!! The Democrats are just a few steps away from being full blown communists. Something is rotten folks!!

Adam Schrader

We can only hope and pray that our government does the right thing by banning these insane weapons. Nobody needs these.

Aaron Steinke

Banning any type of gun is not going to help stop or keep any guns away from criminals or persons wanting to cause harm; it will only keep them away from our law abiding citizens

Jake Williams

They are already banned. AR15s etc are NOT assault weapons. Educate yourselves before spewing forth inaccurate descriptions on the "news". And riddle me this.... If "gun control" and bans work, then why did the latest shooting occur in a place with strict gun control?

Max

It was a gun free zone, this can not possibly happen, more lies from the left.

Will Mason

Banning them will embolden vicious rioters in the future. Assault weapons will be essential during the coming civil unrest. Yes I mean for defense.

stacy Hospital

The guns are not killing people ! People are killing people and they always have and always will.I also believe that they get to much recognition for their murders . Like this guy he was a bully and a loaner .He probably wanted to be noticed!! The reasoning is unknown !!

Max

It is the sane thing to do.It our only protection from an insane government.

Edi Bodine

You can't blame the gun it's the unstable moron behind it. I feel that if an assault rifle wants to be purchased then those who want it must complete and obtain a mental health evaluation by licensed mental health specialist.

Max

But AR-15 rifles are not assault rifles. Citizen can own a fully automatic machine gun legally, but they must possess the required Federal Permit, which costs $200 per year. Knowledge is key.

Adam Schrader

Why does anyone NEED an assault rifle? To assault? To kill? No need at all for them. I'm all for a rifle and deer hunting. Having a handgun by your bed for defense. But an assault rifle is pointless.

Max

First, assault weapon is an incorrect term, they are Armalite Rifles. Assault weapons are guns that can be selected to full automatic, the firearms in question can not do that. It is lies, smoke and mirrors to call these firearms, assault weapons. Adolf Hitler did the same thing in 1939.

Max

When Germany enacted gun control, firearm deaths did decline but, Gas Chamber deaths increased to over 8 Million.

Should Missouri's U.S. senators support the "one big beautiful bill?"

Asked by ABC 17 News

1,396 Votes

Should Missouri's U.S. senators support the "one big beautiful bill?"

21%

Yes Yes

79%

No No

21%

Yes

4 Comments

Dennis Willems

Everyone should support the bill.

Eric Smith

They should support the president and the constituents who voted them in. That includes us who believe you work for what you get. No handouts!

Toasty

The cuts didn't go deep enough. Ex. Musk's criticisms about how the EV mandates would be cut (good thing), but no cuts to the auto industry subsidies (bad thing). The liberal/socialist media is already lying to folks how this bill is throwing grandma under the bus. Proof? Look at the 'No' comments.

Charles Barnes

This is a good start and the best that could be passed. Don't let perfect be the enemy of great.

79%

No

11 Comments

Jeffery Schuyler

It is a wealth transfer Bill: From the poorest Americans to the richest.

Anita Grace Ward

Please don’t do that! Trump promised no cuts to Medicaid but her we are just 5months into his term and he is doing that!

Laura Cochran

Help for the rich to get richer and it puts more average people in worse situations. Don't cut Medicaid or Social Security

Lorrie Tucker

It would increase the national debt by about 3 trillion dollars, and take away necessary infrastructure, all while lowering taxes on the wealthy.

Tracy Trapp

As a customer of the Affordable Care Act I find it appalling that the two senators from Missouri would even consider supporting this bill that will potentially triple my monthly premium and also cut benefits. They should be ashamed of themselves for bowing down to the President. Checks and balances

Stephanie Leavendusky

It will hurt many people in Missouri.

Brad Chance

He said he would support the people who elected him. It's simple

Chris Ketcherside

You are kidding, right? Missouri congressmen need to read their job descriptions and represent their constituents. Voting for this bill is a betrayal of the will of the people.

Paula Garrett

Millionaires and billionaires don't need a tax break as much some people need health care. Also, social security's fund needs fixed which would have been a better use for that $45 million he wasted on a parade. Trump has all his priorities wrong.

James Itczak

This is a rash and extreme bill and someone needs to speak up and slow this down, people are going to suffer for this,

Gary Carter

They were elected to represent their constituents, ALL CONSTITUENTS not just those whom they perceived voted for them. Don't let anyone hold their vote hostage.

Should states have the authority to block Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood?

Asked by ABC 17 News

272 Votes

Should states have the authority to block Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood?

47%

Yes Yes

53%

No No

47%

Yes

2 Comments

Eric Smith

The States should be educating people on how to keep their legs crossed.

Toasty

Let the free market decide the fate of abortion clinics.

Max DeYoung

We need another question of the day, to further divide the community.

53%

No

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No one has commented yet

ABC 17 News

Should assault weapons be banned?

39% Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61% No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39% Yes. They're made to kill.

61% No. It's my right to own one.

Should Missouri's U.S. senators support the "one big beautiful bill?"

21% Yes Yes

79% No No

21% Yes

79% No

Should states have the authority to block Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood?

47% Yes Yes

53% No No

47% Yes

53% No

39%

Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39%

Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one.

21%

Yes Yes

79%

No No

21%

Yes

79%

No

47%

Yes Yes

53%

No No

47%

Yes

53%

No