Do you think federal troops should stay in Portland or leave?

Asked by KTVZ

1,358 Votes

Do you think federal troops should stay in Portland or leave?

27%

They need to leave! They need to leave!

73%

They need to stay! They need to stay!

27%

They need to leave!

It's not right to have federal troops in Portland. They have escalated the tension and violence in the city.

It's not right to have federal troops in Portland. They have escalated the tension and violence in the city. Show Less

11 Comments

k san

It's another political stunt by Trump in a desperate attempt to win points since he's losing in the polls. And, yes, the fed troops are escalating tensions!

Pam W

You are so wrong. Why do not Kate and Wheeler stop these rioters from the destruction. The feds are there to protect the federal property. They are doing their job, Kate and Wheeler won't do anything.

me me

we will see you at the polls, that is if we have any city to vote from! let these people come to your house and destroy your things!

David Flett

These are more like Brownshirts, secret police, masked in unmarked vehicles. Send them back to the Whitehouse.

P Robbins

The USA is not a police state. These *unmarked* enforcement troops have no business in Portland or any other US city. It reeks of fascism.

Rick Lewis

Trump is making it politics.

Oakley Taylor

The feds are acting illegally. They are brutal and violent and have to go; they have no right being here.

Richard Dillard

It is hard enough for the Governor of any state to do what is right for its people with out the Feds coming in and stirring the pot.

Karla Pouillon

They weren't asked to be there and should never have been there in the first place. LEAVE!

Larry Hunt

This is not a police state. Federal police state that is. As long as it is peaceful protests, we don't need trump's goons.

me me

NOT PEACEFULL! Burning the city down is not peacefull.

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Enough is enough! They're looting and rioting, pick em up and lock them up together with the mayor and governor who let this happen for month's !!!

Starla

The presence of unidentified men throwing American citizens into unmarked cars is what happens in dictatorships. Not only unconstitutional, it should alarm every single American.

Bruce Sharp

They are not wanted and they are not good at what they are trying to do. They are inciting and engaging in more violence than they are discouraging.

Tarasem

We need federal secret police taking over every city in every state. Only King Trump's federal government can save us now. Long live the New Deep State, long live King Trump, there is only He! Amen !!

73%

They need to stay!

They need to protect the city. The troops are doing their job.

They need to protect the city. The troops are doing their job. Show Less

16 Comments

Ron Larson

Protecting fed prop, while lib mayor sits on is ,,,,

Lorina De Larm

There's absolutely NO difference in people from a foreign country coming here and terrorizing citizens. THEY ARE TERRORIST'S

Conner Brown

There needs to be some action taken to protect and stop the destruction

Ruth Beal

Portland should be taking care of the problem but, since they are not then yes the Federal government should to protect the business that are being destroyed. PORTLAND HAD THERE CHANGE TO DO THE JOB

P Robbins

Trump sends enforcement to stop protests for equality, but governors are left to stop the pandemic. Sad

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Enough is enough! They're looting and rioting, pick em up and lock them up together with the mayor and governor who let this happen for month's !!!

Brad Livsey

You bet! Whatever it takes to point people home and off the streets. NEGATIVE ACTIONS deserve NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES 4 sure!!

Christena

It is out of control. They are needed.

Nancy

Federal Troops need to protect the Federal Buildings as long as possible. If they blocked off the whole area it would help. Leave an area open so they can protest in front of Kate Brown's office!

Pam W

Our State politicians will not do anything about it in fact the Mayor, Wheeler joins the rioters to root them on. We the people need protection and our own State politicians won't give it so yes

Royal Atkinson

Duh. When local protection is not provided, who else is going to provided it? It is federal property, so who else to protect it then?

Ben Hargis

Portland and Ted Wheeler has failed to protect the citizens and businesses. After the protesters burn it to the ground I don't want them here next.

Russell T Stanage

Thank God for Trump and the Feds!!!

Aaron Walden

Someone needs to take action and obviously the mayor and state leadership isn’t.

me me

Leaders Ted Wheeler, Kate Brown and Wyden are ruining our city.They let riots, looters and terrorists run our city.We need help,what about our rights and the rights of our Police.STAY arrest them all!

Steven Huillet

Until these rioters stop destroying property they need to stay and throw all them in prison!

Felix Pressler

This is not peaceful protest, but absolute anarchy trying to change total government with far left control; mayor & governor don't care about the property damage& citizen welbeing

Kimmy Wasatch

Portland is burning and the city , state officials are letting it happen while hamstringing the police. This is NOT the Presidents fault.

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

Asked by KTVZ

874 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

11%

YES YES

89%

NO NO

11%

YES

2 Comments

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

89%

NO

18 Comments

Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

Asked by KTVZ

854 Votes

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

9 Comments

Timothy MacGillivray

He should be FIRED immediately as he is the individual in charge of the entire department. He must set the standard of honesty and integrity for both staff and the Public. What type of leader is this? Why is this even being questioned? He faced charges in La Mesa, California as well!

steven

I just heard the recording. He lied about lying. Gotta go.

David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

Ceiling Cat9001

Recall him.

Michael Hickey

Why is he still in this position, come on Deschutes Co. This is pathetic.

Laura Wattenbarger

How can he be trusted to be truthful in anything if he lied about even just this one thing? A man in his position shouldn't be lying about anything at all and the fact that he did makes him untrustworthy 100%.

Anne King

If he can't be honest about such a basic thing as his education, he can't be trusted with Deschutes County's safety! What else has he lied about? He should resign!

SunnySunshinestein

He needs to resign.

22%

No

1 Comment

Steven Huillet

Just more Liberal attacks on Conservative. This is what they do because they lost the elections. Poor losers!

KTVZ

Do you think federal troops should stay in Portland or leave?

27% They need to leave! They need to leave!

73% They need to stay! They need to stay!

27% They need to leave!

73% They need to stay!

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

11% YES YES

89% NO NO

11% YES

89% NO

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

27%

They need to leave! They need to leave!

73%

They need to stay! They need to stay!

27%

They need to leave!

73%

They need to stay!

11%

YES YES

89%

NO NO

11%

YES

89%

NO

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No