Do you support legalizing marijuana on the federal level?

Asked by KTVZ

835 Votes

Do you support legalizing marijuana on the federal level?

60%

Yes, it's about time Yes, it's about time

40%

No, too much risk. No, too much risk.

60%

Yes, it's about time

Legalizing, or at least decriminalizing, marijuana at the federal level would have several positive effects on our economy. It would also ease strain on limited law enforcement... Show More

Legalizing, or at least decriminalizing, marijuana at the federal level would have several positive effects on our economy. It would also ease strain on limited law enforcement and prison system resources, sending less people to jail for serious crimes related to marijuana. Legalization would also allow health agencies to better keep track of and regulate the kind of marijuana being grown and engineered in the U.S. Between the money that could be made AND saved by legalizing marijuana, I'm not sure why this wasn't done years ago! Show Less

8 Comments

John Driscoll

Legalization correct unlawful intrusion. No where in the enumerated powers section of the Constitution is the Federal Government granted the permission to engage in this sort of meddling

Ka San

Absolutely! I don't partake, but common sense says it would cripple those supplying the substance illegally. It is very confusing to be legal in your state, but still be at risk of feds arresting you.

Carla Settle

Legalization of marijuana will cut the head off the drug cartels and reverse the trend of the highest rate of incarceration in the world.

Leta Johnson

Yes. It's great tax revenue!

Patricia Brady-McKinney

It is about time to legalize and decriminalize pot.

snowzone

Why complicate things.

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

States should be able to illegalize it, though.

40%

No, too much risk.

There is much risk associated with legalizing marijuana on the federal level, including expanded availability to young people. In states where the drug is legal right now, teena... Show More

There is much risk associated with legalizing marijuana on the federal level, including expanded availability to young people. In states where the drug is legal right now, teenagers have an easier time getting their hands on pot and there are a rising number of daily/regular users in the 18-24 age range. This is our future workforce! Though some health benefits have been identified for legal marijuana, there are also harmful aspects to its use that, with legalization, more people will undoubtedly experience after either trying legal marijuana or becoming regular users. Show Less

2 Comments

DeBacker Melis

There is a reason they are called " A safety-sensitive position".

Bradaigh Holt

Pot is not like alcohol. It does affect others in the form of “contact highs.”

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

118 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

93%

Yes Yes

7%

No No

93%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

7%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

71 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

65%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

Do you support legalizing marijuana on the federal level?

60% Yes, it's about time Yes, it's about time

40% No, too much risk. No, too much risk.

60% Yes, it's about time

40% No, too much risk.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

93% Yes Yes

7% No No

93% Yes

7% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

60%

Yes, it's about time Yes, it's about time

40%

No, too much risk. No, too much risk.

60%

Yes, it's about time

40%

No, too much risk.

93%

Yes Yes

7%

No No

93%

Yes

7%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No