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Should Columbia employ mental health workers to help on police calls?

Should Columbia employ mental health workers to help on police calls?

Yes

2

No

5

Yes

2 Comments
Jeffrey Ransdell
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Jeffrey Ransdell

A number of police calls are the result of an individual not being able cope with their circumstances in an acceptable manner. Having a mental health worker along could not only help the individual, but prevent the police from being put in a position that may require serious force. Good for everyone

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Toasty
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Toasty

Certainly worth a look. Presenting the absurdly high dollar cost is an indication that the city doesn't want the program.

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No

5 Comments
Vernon Taylor
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Vernon Taylor

Then we have to hire Mental Health Workers to deal with the Mental Health Workers who go on the calls and have to deal with what LEO sees on a daily basis. In addition to the liability and safety concerns they bring by being "nice" to thugs and criminals.

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Justin Booya
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Justin Booya

Let LEO'S do their job. They already have a very difficult job to do. Don't slow them down with "mental health workers."

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Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

Can we let the police just do their jobs. Are you wanting to put more people in danger?

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addaw adadwdaw
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addaw adadwdaw

In this situation, the could have been murdered by the man in question.

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Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

No, on the mental health worker, Yes, on a K-9 mental support animal.

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

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

Yes

3

No

6

Yes

3 Comments
Dennis Willems
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Dennis Willems

Everyone should support the bill.

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Eric Smith
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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!

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Toasty
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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.

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No

6 Comments
Jeffery Schuyler
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Jeffery Schuyler

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

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Anita Grace Ward
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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!

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Laura Cochran
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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

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Paula Garrett
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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.

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James Itczak
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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,

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Gary Carter
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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.

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

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

Yes

3

No

0

Yes

2 Comments
Eric Smith
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Eric Smith

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

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Toasty
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Toasty

Let the free market decide the fate of abortion clinics.

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Max DeYoung
Max DeYoung

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

No

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