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Do you support limiting self-checkout stands at grocery stores?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,077 Votes

Do you support limiting self-checkout stands at grocery stores?

Yes, for jobs!

16

No, we need more!

14

Yes, for jobs!

15 Comments
Kimberly Yoder
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Kimberly Yoder

1- they take jobs away from real people. 2- they are irritating as hell!

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Kevin Crabtree
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Kevin Crabtree

I will wait in line 99% of the time I would rather shop at a Logan's Ray's or any other Local merchant than a big Box even if I pay a little more

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Daniel Wohlford
Daniel Wohlford

Kev, what does that have to do with self-checkout stands? try to stay focused.

Valerie Rhodes Kifer
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Valerie Rhodes Kifer

They are a pain to use and I still appreciate/expect customer service. If I want to self checkout I'll shop online!

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Janine Dobkins Hansen
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Janine Dobkins Hansen

Because for every self checkout stand there could be a person employed helping to lower the employment rate

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Richard Dillard
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Richard Dillard

I do not like self check out to inconvenient for a basket full of groceries.

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Martha Peterson
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Martha Peterson

If I'm doing my own checkout and bagging, I should get 50% discount since I'm doing their job without pay. Need to keep cashiers in place and stop trying to make more profits from the customer.

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Wendy Olstad
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Wendy Olstad

The reduction of self check machines should be replaced with person operated check stands. Otherwise the corporations will just opt to leave customers in long lines if measure to reduce automation pas

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Kristin McKinley
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Kristin McKinley

Absolutely!! Where do I sign? Not only for jobs but if an issue occurs, it takes longer to fix at a self-checkout than going thru a human-manned checkout. I've had a lot of issues at a self-checkout.

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Nora Currier
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Nora Currier

Some people are not ready to scan, bag and then do all the electronic stuff required to check themselves out. Especially seniors. Could give many more reasons why they are not the best idea.

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Julie O'Neal
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Julie O'Neal

I deserve a discount if I use self check out. I have saved the wage of two people, the checker and the bagger. I have limited my shopping at the Redmond Fred Meyer - often forced to use self checkout.

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Lisa York
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Lisa York

Yes, for jobs but keep what the stores have now...I prefer self-checkout, in and out quickly

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Teresa Rodriguez
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Teresa Rodriguez

I am not getting a discount or wage to check out my own groceries. I am not an employee. I let the employees do their jobs by checking out my purchase.

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Pam W
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Pam W

What will people do without these type of jobs? I would rather have someone check me out with a friendly face than a stupid manchine.

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GT Thomas
GT Thomas

You do not have to use the machine but quit trying to stop others who like them. You must be a liberal.

No, we need more!

12 Comments
Larry Ewart
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Larry Ewart

It is totally frustrating to be in line and someone who hates technology is trying to cash a $5 coupon. And write a check! :(

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GT Thomas
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GT Thomas

Unions only want more dues so they can own more Democrat politicians.

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Gary Arnold Seevers
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Gary Arnold Seevers

Automation is happening. I worked as a cashier once. It was miserable. I love that I can do my own work and not wait as long.

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RO2312
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RO2312

It's faster and more convenient. It opens more checkout lanes when traditional cashiers wouldn't be available due to low staffing.

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Joseph Hemrick III
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Joseph Hemrick III

How about we regulate based on American Values... freedom being the important one. Stop regulating everything TO DEATH.

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Roy Tiller
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Roy Tiller

It's so much faster than the two regular check stands that are open when the store is slammed.

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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool
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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

At my store, we added self checkouts because we were understaffed. We're still understaffed...... Without our self-checks, we'd only ever have 2-6 registers open.

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Jim Van Osdell
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Jim Van Osdell

I don't agree that we need more however, 2 is too few.

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k san
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k san

Absolutely not! when lines at checkout get unbearably long, self-checkout relieves that wait. None of the stores I frequent EVER have even HALF the checkout lines manned, so it's not about about jobs!

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

Machines don't go on strike.

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liz birdwell
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liz birdwell

With the growth in Bend there are plenty of jobs and also that brings very crowded grocery stores. We need the self-checkout to balance the outrageous growth in this town.

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Jodi Dwyer
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Jodi Dwyer

Look at the multitude of cashierless check out stands at most stores ( ie. Walmart, BiMart, Target. They aren't staffing enough cashiers as it is. Let us check ourselves out. Faster/ more efficient

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With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
210 Votes

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

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

1 Comment
Chris Herndon
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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!!

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Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
688 Votes

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

Yes

6

No

4

Yes

6 Comments
Kristi Murdock
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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.

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robert weber
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
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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.

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Kim Ritchie
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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.

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Ann Thomas
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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.

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Deborah Albright
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Deborah Albright

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

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Nic Secor
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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.

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No

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Amanda Jones
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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

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Payton Dixson
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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.

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robert weber
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robert weber

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

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