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Do you think people should be granted non-medical COVID-19 vaccine exemptions?
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2,380 Votes

Do you think people should be granted non-medical COVID-19 vaccine exemptions?

Yes, they should be granted exemptions.

19

No, I think it should be mandatory.

13

Yes, they should be granted exemptions.

17 Comments
Frances Mayor
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Frances Mayor

This is still America and people have the right to decide what goes into their bodies. Yes I took the vaccine, my choice.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

They shouldn't tell us what to put in our bodys

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

I was told by my Doctor NOT to take the vaccine based on my experience with life threatening reactions in the past. Therefore I know that reactions are possible.

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Kim Martin
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Kim Martin

OUR BODY, OUR CHOICE! We should have a decision what we do WITH OUR OWN BODIES!

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Donna Wells
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Donna Wells

We are still a "free" country at this point in time. That is one of the reasons so many people come to live here from Russia, China, etc. I chose the vaccine, but I believe everyone should still have a choice.

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Sadina Plumbtree
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Sadina Plumbtree

Everyone should have a choice about what goes into their body. Not everyone is willing to jump off a cliff because government and business says too. No one owns my body.

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Les Adams
Les Adams

Jumping off a cliff is unlikely to risk the lives of hundreds of other people.

Ashley Williams
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Ashley Williams

100% people should get to choose.

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Tamera Smith
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Tamera Smith

We should be able to make our own decisions, this is supposed to be the land of the free.

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M F
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M F

You should be able to have a conversation with your doctor to decide if you want vaccinated or not, NOT to have the govt tell you what you are going to get. And then to require papers? to be allowed into local stores and outdoor venues? I'll say no to that even though I chose vaccination

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Christena
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Christena

It should be a choice, plain and simple. If you want it get it, if you don't don't.

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Jeremy Logan
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Jeremy Logan

Because they are learning more about the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine and the natural antibodies. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.08.24.21262415v1

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Phillip Shields
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Phillip Shields

because this shot doesn't prevent covid completely and ppl whom have it can still spread the variant. besides what every happened to MY BODY MY CHOICE !

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Rhonda Gunderson
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Rhonda Gunderson

I strongly believe people should be able to make the choice for themselves. Forcing someone to take the vaccine feels so very wrong. We should have a choice over what we put into our body.

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Scott Hansen
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Scott Hansen

Because the "medical experts" have refused to debate the safety and efficacy of the vaccines with other medical professionals who feel they are harmful or ineffective. There has been absolutely ZERO transparency.

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Angela Mendez
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Angela Mendez

My body my choice what goes in it

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

I live a healthy lifestyle and only take one prescribed pill a day. I've gotten the flu even though I had the current shot. Why should I or anyone else be forced to accept any shot or pill? If you are scared get a shot, mask up and keep your distance?

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Mark Hamilton
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Mark Hamilton

There is no long-term safety data on the vaccines and a lot of virologists are expressing concern that in 2-5 years we may see a large increase in vaccine-induced disease. It would be foolish to vaccinate a majority of people as there would be nobody to run things if this worst-case scenario happens

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Robert Northrup
Robert Northrup

Maybe that is the plan.

No, I think it should be mandatory.

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

The ONLY way out of this and move on with life is to get VACCINATED!!!

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Lynn Huntley
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Lynn Huntley

I feel MY freedoms are being disrespected by those who stupidly refuse the vaccine and masking.

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Kenneth Emmrich
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Kenneth Emmrich

We sometimes as a society have to help those who can't make good decisions for themselves.

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John Bell
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John Bell

I am a M.D. and everyone, including Governor Brown, is underestimating this disease. What every indoor business needs is is a 'COVID passport', preventing entrance to anyone w/o double vaccination. No mask will stop a virus with a diameter of 100 Å. Period.

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Les Adams
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Les Adams

We can't afford to exempt people for their beliefs when those beliefs have no basis in fact.

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Stefan Kwiatkowski
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Stefan Kwiatkowski

Hospitals are getting full. THAT'S why.

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Tarasem
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Tarasem

If private businesses want it mandatorfor employees, fine. Their house, their rules. If the government wants it mandatory,well like "all good patriots" I am against anything any government demands ... .unless it is something I like.

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Kim Staack Read
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Kim Staack Read

Unless you can't get the vaccine due to medical conditions, get the vaccine!!

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Sheri Clarke
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Sheri Clarke

Until everyone is vaccinated this isn't going away! Not that I think it will ever go away.

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Shamra D Wampler
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Shamra D Wampler

Everyone should be vaccinated. The people that are refusing to get the shot are self centered, not caring about any of the elderly, people that don't have a strong immune system, children, and many others. They should be held legally responsible if they get others sick or people die around them.

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Robert Northrup
Robert Northrup

27 people on a cruise ship acquired COVID even though they were 98.9% vaccinated. One died. They caught it from each other. Are you willing to accept your own judgement if you get COVID and pass it on to others?

Jay Jantzen
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Jay Jantzen

Had not all people taken the Sabin polio vaccine, polio would still be affecting our lives. To not get vaccinated against the Covid is extremely selfish. BTW, God gave us brains to think and reason.

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Larry Hunt
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Larry Hunt

Things will never be normal again if we (all of us) don't attack the virus head on.

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Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
876 Votes

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

YES

2

NO

18

YES

2 Comments
Brad Hunter
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Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

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NO

18 Comments
Kayla Sulak
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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.

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Richard Williams
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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.

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Joanna Lee
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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.

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Shane Murray
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Shane Murray

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

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Greg Deadbolt Leach
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Greg Deadbolt Leach

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

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Karen Thrower
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Karen Thrower

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

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Jeannie H.
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Jeannie H.

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

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Nancy
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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!

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Lynn Marie Leehmann
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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.

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Brad Aimone
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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?

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Nancy Roquero
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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.

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Lisa York
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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...

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Debbie Boyd
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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!

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pamcuny
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pamcuny

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

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Tammy Salka
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Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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Jeff Sanders
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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.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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Kim Kahl
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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.

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Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
854 Votes

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

Yes

9

No

1

Yes

9 Comments
Timothy MacGillivray
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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!

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steven
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steven

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

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David Kline
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David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

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Susan Kate Mayer
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Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

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Michael Hickey
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Michael Hickey

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

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Laura Wattenbarger
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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%.

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Anne King
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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!

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No

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

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

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