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KCPT Asked by KCPT
12/6/2016

Are we experiencing the collapse of American journalism?

69%
Yes. WINNER

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31%
No.

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69%
Yes.

Mainstream media is completely biased and no longer scrutinizes political candidates fairly.
Mainstream media is completely biased and no longer scrutinizes political candidates fairly. Show Less
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spongeworthy_us
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spongeworthy_us

Watching Shannon on Ruckus &he seemingly completely innocently askd what I thought was a singularly stupid question tht its possible he was bing facetious but I doubt. Th question he asked in the context of Kansas tax stupidity was "Don't tax cuts work elsewhere?" NO THEY DONT! WHY DONT U KNOW THAT?

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31%
No.

According to KC Star's Dave Helling, a reporter's job is to "observe and record a candidate's statements, then compare them to the record, known facts, previous positions and th... Show More
According to KC Star's Dave Helling, a reporter's job is to "observe and record a candidate's statements, then compare them to the record, known facts, previous positions and the opponent. Then publish the results for voters." All politicians must know that their negatives will be amplified and they shouldn't blame their shortcomings on the press. Show Less
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Robert VanSickle
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Robert VanSickle

Pendulum theory plus faith, I guess. I can't bring myself to visualize the country without a strong working press and tend to think that a combination of self-reflection and outside examination will make it self-correcting. Ask me again on Nov 9th, assuming we don't have another debacle like 2000.

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KCPT Asked by KCPT
4/24/2017

Are you willing to pay more in property taxes for infrastructure?

60%
Yes. WINNER

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40%
No.

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60%
Yes.

Bridges, roads, sidewalks and flood control are all vital and in need of improvements and failure to upgrade public buildings to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act ... Show More
Bridges, roads, sidewalks and flood control are all vital and in need of improvements and failure to upgrade public buildings to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act leaves the city vulnerable to lawsuits. Show Less
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Roberta Vogel-Leutung
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Roberta Vogel-Leutung

Kansas City Lack Density, and our taxes are very low in comparison to other cities with our geographic size. It's ridiculous to expect world class infrastructure and services without paying for them

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40%
No.

Per capita, Kansas City collects more money than it needs when compared to peer cities, yet we can’t pay our bills. City leadership needs to manage tax dollars more responsibly ... Show More
Per capita, Kansas City collects more money than it needs when compared to peer cities, yet we can’t pay our bills. City leadership needs to manage tax dollars more responsibly instead of putting additional burden on taxpayers. Show Less
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Will Notb
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Will Notb

The city would undoubtedly waste this money, much as they have given what they already bring in through TIF's and other giveaways. When the city proves it can take care of city business FIRST, then consider business/development schemes, I'll reconsider. But for now, no more money.

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KCPT Asked by KCPT
10/21/2016

Should Missouri adopt a prescription drug monitoring program?

54%
Yes...long overdue. WINNER

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46%
No...unnecessary.

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54%
Yes...long overdue.

Missouri is the only state without a prescription drug monitoring program and it is essential to preventing pill shopping and curbing abuse.
Missouri is the only state without a prescription drug monitoring program and it is essential to preventing pill shopping and curbing abuse. Show Less
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46%
No...unnecessary.

Abusers will get the drugs no matter what. I'm more concerned with protecting my privacy.
Abusers will get the drugs no matter what. I'm more concerned with protecting my privacy. Show Less
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