Should the state move teachers up in the coronavirus vaccine line?

Asked by ABC 17 News

383 Votes

Should the state move teachers up in the coronavirus vaccine line?

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk. Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first. No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk.

Most public schools in Missouri are having in-person classes to some degree, often in settings where social distancing is not possible. Teachers argue they should be a higher pr... Show More

Most public schools in Missouri are having in-person classes to some degree, often in settings where social distancing is not possible. Teachers argue they should be a higher priority given their risk of exposure in crowded classrooms. Show Less

2 Comments

Debbie Baker

They are the most important part in all of our children's lives when it comes to their education. And I'm sick and tried of teachers getting the short end of the stick all the time. They are very much under appreciated way to much. It's time to put them first for once for god sake.

Meghan Kagiwada

They are essential workers and the amount of people they come in contact with everyday could really spread the virus quickly, or increase the number of people/teachers needing to quarantine thus also leading to school teacher shortages.

Max

Children are the least likely to transmit the Covid-19 virus. The teachers are no more essential than those at Taco Bell or Mc Donald's.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

Missouri leaders say the state's plan is meant to help the most vulnerable -- people over age 65 and those with certain health conditions -- by giving them priority. Teachers ar... Show More

Missouri leaders say the state's plan is meant to help the most vulnerable -- people over age 65 and those with certain health conditions -- by giving them priority. Teachers are next in line after those groups. Show Less

2 Comments

Some Lady

All workers right now should be able to get the vaccine. Teachers shouldn't take priority over everyone else who's working in a physical sense right now. Factory workers, grocery store workers, cab drivers, custodians, teachers, & all workers should get it at the same time.

Patricia Boggs

I do not have faith in the vaccine

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

Asked by ABC 17 News

203 Votes

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

66%

Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

34%

Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

66%

Yes. Congress authorizes war.

1 Comment

Fred

The Constitution vests the power in the legislative branch to ensure decisions on war are made democratically, rather than by a single person.

Max

The War Powers Resolution of 1973 (50 U.S.C. 1541–1548)

34%

Not unless it's full-on war.

1 Comments

Max

It would take congress years to make a decision, and the amount of pork required would be phenomenal. Congress is dysfunctional.

Max

Most congressmen are millionaires, but our nation is nearly $40 Trillion in debt.

Max

Congress can't even pass a budget to fund the government.

Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?

Asked by ABC 17 News

1 month left

Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?

53%

Yes Yes

47%

No No

53%

Yes

1 Comments

Max

Just maybe, some of the students could learn how to read, write, and learn a little bit about math. Their texting skills are already, just fine.

Fred

... and history and civics!

47%

No

1 Comment

Toasty

The fact that legislators would use this for political gain and schools would use this as a financial game (teaching to the tests so they get an A rating, which gives them more money, wash-rinse-repeat). is a no from me. Didn't they learn something from the failure of the No Child Left Behind?

ABC 17 News

Should the state move teachers up in the coronavirus vaccine line?

61% Yes. They're taking extra risk. Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39% No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first. No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

61% Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39% No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

Should Congress have a say in whether the U.S. strikes Iran?

66% Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

34% Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

66% Yes. Congress authorizes war.

34% Not unless it's full-on war.

Should legislators implement letter-grade report cards for Missouri schools?

53% Yes Yes

47% No No

53% Yes

47% No

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk. Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first. No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

61%

Yes. They're taking extra risk.

39%

No. Vaccinate the more vulnerable first.

66%

Yes. Congress authorizes war. Yes. Congress authorizes war.

34%

Not unless it's full-on war. Not unless it's full-on war.

66%

Yes. Congress authorizes war.

34%

Not unless it's full-on war.

53%

Yes Yes

47%

No No

53%

Yes

47%

No