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Do you support the ban on firework sales?
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1,671 Votes

Do you support the ban on firework sales?

Yes, I support it!

9

No, I don't support it!

11

Yes, I support it!

9 Comments
Liz Gray
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Liz Gray

We are a dog and wildlife filled town in the middle of a historic drought. Fireworks are harmful to many in the community (animal and human), not to mention the most important point: they are a major fire risk (hence their name). There are better ways to enjoy holidays and celebrate with friends…

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

Yes but it should be all of Deshutes county. Fireworks have always been a problem everywhere, people hurt, houses burned, Many people are irresponsible and careless,

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

Fireworks severely affect animals and Veterans with PTSD. People seem to have this idea that the Fourth of July is to celebrate fireworks. NO! The Fourth of July is to celebrate our independence from Britain.

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Larry Kennedy
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Larry Kennedy

I feel the idea of maintaining a tradition, merely for the sake of being a sense of patriotism is anachronistic. There are other ways of showing patriotism that don't pose a potential danger to our environment or threat of bodily injury. The idea of "blowing s#!t" up because it's our right is dumb.

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DL Robinson
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DL Robinson

Weather patterns have changed resulting in increased risk of fire in our region. If the patterns should change reducing the fire risk in future, the law could be relaxed or eliminated.

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Mike Everstone
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Mike Everstone

I would rather my house not be burned down than being able to set off firework's.

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David Brown
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David Brown

With climate change and the miss use of fireworks this is an appropriate step. The argument of moving the sale out of town, that use will occur out of town posing more danger to the public is the very reason not just a City of Bend occur but State wide should be implemented. It only take one spark!

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Katy9344
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Katy9344

Fire hazard Air pollution Landfill pollution Unsafe for pets

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

No need for fireworks we have enough already!!

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No, I don't support it!

11 Comments
Derek Jones
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Derek Jones

Correct me if I am wrong, but aside from making Karens and dogs a little uptight, fireworks in Bend have been relatively harmless fun. Cigarettes and rechargeable batteries seem to burn more houses down in the 20+ years I've been here.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

Fireworks is a tradition that represent the birth of this country

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Mike Edwards
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Mike Edwards

Fireworks represent the many men and women that died holding the American Flags Rampart in place during the Brittish boming our Fort from the seas. It would be a disgrace to them and all who serve our Country for our freedom, and their service.

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Larry Russell
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Larry Russell

Never had a issue and it teaches kids fire safety as well!

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Scott Bilyeu
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Scott Bilyeu

We have always been just fine having fireworks l. We do not need any more nanny state liberal agenda garbage laws.

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Paul Owen
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Paul Owen

We should be able to celebrate the birth of our nation within reason. Some of the new residents in Bend are not familiar with Oregon and have voiced their concerns. We need to have the people vote on this subject not have a council decide this issue.

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D T
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D T

Fireworks haven't caused a Bend fire. Only disposal of them have. This is one more Freedom taken away from us. When will it stop?

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Christena
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Christena

Make it saffer sure, support the current laws yes, increase the punishment for dangerous behavior yes. Ban it for everyone - Hell No. I liked the fine I heard last year that if you cause a fire you have to fork over the bill that is cost to put it out.

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Brad Livsey
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Brad Livsey

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jade Bau
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Jade Bau

Fireworks is not the only cause of wildfires, fireworks is done on certain holiday why make it a big problem. There’s other causes for fires. Don’t ban fireworks it helps non- profits

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Eric Anderson
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Eric Anderson

Why are you banning something that hasn't cause of a fire just because it potentially could. There's a large list of other items in this category like vehicles and alcohol. Better yet, cigarettes and soft drinks are proven to cause significant health issues and cost to healthcare, yet they are avail

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Do you think President Trump should send in the national guard to Portland?
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172 Votes

Do you think President Trump should send in the national guard to Portland?

Yes

3

No

3

Yes

3 Comments
Jim Buehler
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Jim Buehler

The us is based on laws, Follow the law. If you don't face the consequences. This will reduce chaos and improve general respect for the law. I am tired of illegal immigrants having more rights and protection than legal citizens!

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Wade Palmer
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Wade Palmer

Lawlessness is out of hand.

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DeAnn Davison
0
DeAnn Davison

Portland is a disgrace to this state! I want the crime to get under control.

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No

3 Comments
Lisa York
0
Lisa York

Trump is a felon, a fraud, a bigot, a racist, and has no business using the National Guard against our own citizens!!!...right out of the fascist playbook!!!

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Oakley Taylor
0
Oakley Taylor

The Trump power play is not welcome in our state. Shame on Lori Chavez. Sic the National Guard on the Red States.

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Ray McGrath
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Ray McGrath

Hell no not only is it wrong it’s unconstitutional!

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Did the smokey skies keep you inside this Labor Day Weekend?
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112 Votes

Did the smokey skies keep you inside this Labor Day Weekend?

Yes

0

No

0

Yes

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No

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