Are "go home" notes on cars with out of state plates appropriate?

Asked by KTVZ

1,892 Votes

Are "go home" notes on cars with out of state plates appropriate?

60%

Yes, need to leave! Yes, need to leave!

40%

No, it's not okay! No, it's not okay!

60%

Yes, need to leave!

I think it's a good way to start telling tourists we don't want them to come during the pandemic.

I think it's a good way to start telling tourists we don't want them to come during the pandemic. Show Less

13 Comments

Jeff cheatham

The out of state visitors have brought the pandemic to our doorstep and is causing our community grief, so asking them nicely to leave is not unacceptable.

Cara Mulcare

I understand this is an area where "out if towners" come to work and enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon, but we are trying to slow the spread of a deadly virus. Please stay home, if at all possible.

Donna Reed

And stay gone.

Kevin Cornett

Heck ya they need to leave!! Especially during a pandemic and especially if they are from a hotspot area (Cali, Texas) it is common courtesy

Nicholas Reid, RN

It's really a shame that we've gotten here, but I do strongly believe that if we put travel restrictions into place here in Bend, we can curb the spread of Coronavirus similar to NYC.

Marcia Y

I agree 100% with you we need to put a boundary completely around our state & do not let anybody else in. There's getting too many people infected so far in Central Oregon. We need to stop it now!

Michele Ingalls-Hamilton

YES!!! I've actually thought about doing the same and FULLY support this guy! IF this is truly a pandemic then WHY is EVERYONE literally invited to Bend?!? VISIT BEND NEEDS TO STOP! WE'RE FULL!!!

Leyanna George

It's not just a handful of people visiting. It's thousands of mostly inconsiderate Californians vacationing here, resulting in rising cases and harsher restrictions placed on those that live here.

Eric Bessex

Everybody needs to go home and tell this whole pandemic gets handled the right way

Denise Hilliard

Covid, duh. Leave.

Meagan Lapworth

I don't have a problem with people visiting from "out-of-town" I want tourist dollars here BUT AFTER THE F*ING PANDEMIC IS OVER!!! These people who are here vacationing are selfish, GO THE F* HOME!!!

Lynn Huntley

Freedom of speech, baby. It is ok to graffiti walls, throw rocks, and push and shove in the name of free speech, so why not a quiet, peaceful note.

Alexis Martinez

I understand that Bend is a tourist town, it's a fact of life, I've grown up in this town; right now however is not the time to travel or to visit places out of state unfortunately.

Karl Nelson

It's absolutely ridiculous how many people from different states are here in Bend Oregon. I get it, this is a beautiful place to visit. But now is not the time. I agree 100% with this guy's notes

40%

No, it's not okay!

I don't think it's a good idea. Not everyone with out of state plates are tourists.

I don't think it's a good idea. Not everyone with out of state plates are tourists. Show Less

10 Comments

Janet Rawlings

That’s totally rude and unnecessary. There’s plenty of reasons why people need to travel or want to. That’s their right as long as they follow safety practices.

Amy Ogden

Some people are traveling medical workers. Others are essential workers. Some live here, but haven't changed plates yet. Don't assume they are just vacationing.

k san

Why do it, when the people who own the car won't heed the demand anyway. It won't result in the intended end, so why be rude and antisocial for nothing?

P Robbins

These individuals have no right to speak for the city or it's citizens. The city issued a statement about tourism. If you wish to speak for yourself, sign the note with some contact info.

SpaDog

I’m local with CA plates & commute to work for over 9 yrs. Had a bicyclist yell go home while in my own neighborhood - I put a note on my car stating I’m local not on vacation!

Razlyn Gallenero

It all depends on the situation. They might be here on business which needs to be attended. There might not be enough time to wait for the progression to stop

Amber Chan

It's just plain rude and most of these people probably do actually live in Bend. What are visiting people going to do out of town during a pandemic when nothing is open? Not much!

Doug Perrenoud

My friend just moved to Bend and hasn't been able to register his car in Oregon because the DMVs were closed. I think it's rude to leave a note like this not knowing the specific situation.

Courtney Nolta

I don’t want visitors here right now. I even told my own family to stay home for now- but the notes are a bit passive aggressive. It seems like they’re more likely to be divisive than helpful.

2 left feet

I was told, 6 years ago, I should be shot

Asked by KTVZ

213 Votes

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

41%

No

1 Comment

Chris Herndon

I think if managed properly by the Super. The budgets are workable with fewer employees multi tasking and wearing more than one hat!Any buisness can benefit with improved efficiency!!

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Asked by KTVZ

691 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

31%

No

3 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

KTVZ

Are "go home" notes on cars with out of state plates appropriate?

60% Yes, need to leave! Yes, need to leave!

40% No, it's not okay! No, it's not okay!

60% Yes, need to leave!

40% No, it's not okay!

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

59% Yes Yes

41% No No

59% Yes

41% No

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

60%

Yes, need to leave! Yes, need to leave!

40%

No, it's not okay! No, it's not okay!

60%

Yes, need to leave!

40%

No, it's not okay!

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

41%

No

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No