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

Would you support a tax on Zyn to fund wildfire fighting and prevention?

Asked by KTVZ

61 Votes

Would you support a tax on Zyn to fund wildfire fighting and prevention?

46%

YES YES

54%

NO NO

46%

YES

1 Comment

Oakley Taylor

We should all be in favor of anything that creates a safer community for all of us, regardless of political affiliation. Since our federal funds have been decreased, we need another form of revenue to supplement our fire fighting revenue.

54%

NO

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

Would you like to see the sale of public lands to help with the federal budget deficit?

Asked by KTVZ

164 Votes

Would you like to see the sale of public lands to help with the federal budget deficit?

19%

YES YES

81%

NO NO

19%

YES

1 Comment

Latterdaysaint

Yes, and do some more logging and cleaning the forest

Oakley Taylor

Do you not value trees and animals? Do you understand how precious the forest is for all of us? This is not a partisan issue. It's a matter of how we value life of all kinds, animal and humans alike. Please think about your words before speaking.

Bendlover

Just one intelligent reply from you is all I ask...

81%

NO

5 Comments

k san

The federal budget deficit would be EASILY diminished if the Rs in Congress would vote to make the tax system fairer by making the top richest pay their fair share. But they won't. They'd rather take from the poor+ middle class and sale public lands vs. doing the obvious and fairest remedy!!

Oakley Taylor

Bravo!

Karen Thrower

It is a shameful idea. These lands belong to all of us, and are not for sale.

Oakley Taylor

True dat.

Scott Taylor

Hey, If Mike Lee wants to sell Utah's public lands, see how his constituents like it with theirs. Stay away from Oregon and the other states who don't like it. If Trump wants his big ugly bill to pass, reimburse the government for what the taxpayers pay for his golfing at his resorts + his parade.

Oakley Taylor

Yay to you!

Oakley Taylor

This would be a crime and one that is irreversible. If Trump needed the money so bad, maybe he shouldn’t have spent our hard-earned tax money on his birthday parade. I am a public land owner and I oppose this proposition. How dare Mike Lee try pulling off this crap on us. We’re not stupid.

Carol Yetter

Public lands are our heritage due to the foresight of great individuals. Only those interested in profiteering propose and support the rape of Oregon and public properties.

Oakley Taylor

So true.

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!

Would you support a tax on Zyn to fund wildfire fighting and prevention?

46% YES YES

54% NO NO

46% YES

54% NO

Would you like to see the sale of public lands to help with the federal budget deficit?

19% YES YES

81% NO NO

19% YES

81% 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!

46%

YES YES

54%

NO NO

46%

YES

54%

NO

19%

YES YES

81%

NO NO

19%

YES

81%

NO