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Do you think the government should forgive student loans?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,399 Votes

Do you think the government should forgive student loans?

Yes!

6

No!

35

Yes!

5 Comments
Eric Hecox
2
Eric Hecox

If this were any other democratic nation in the world there would be no cost for higher education at all in the first place. We are the only free nation that discriminates against people getting a higher education based on wealth.

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Gabe West
Gabe West

And this will cause more inflation and the taxpayers will pay for it

Jake M
Jake M

Agreed, but it goes beyond wealth. Education is an investment in the future of the entire country. Look at most of the other responses here. People who want to destroy the country to protect a bad-haired 80 year old celebrity. Maybe $10K in student loans would have opened their minds

Ed Drahos
0
Ed Drahos

Education is the basis of any society. Yet more so in a democracy. If any should wish to vote in a informed manner in a democracy they must support education for everyone. Limiting education, is limiting the vote. And likely why the disinterest in voting. Not even 60% voted in the last election.

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Sanjay
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Sanjay

the govt should not forgive all the loans but for the specific students who are in the economically weaker sections, and with some conditions like - they should not trade their brains to other countries for higher profits but its for the betterment for our country

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Chris
0
Chris

Specifically, expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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Dianne Price
0
Dianne Price

They spend years paying them off!! It can put a real strain on their budget!

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Gabe West
Gabe West

This will cause more inflation and cause a deeper recession and the taxpayers will pay for it

Kevin Crabtree
Kevin Crabtree

There is free education Serve your Country get free education and college help We should never give something for nothing that is why we are in this situation.

GT Thomas
GT Thomas

And the promised to pay it back. They are slackers.

Patrick Rogers
Patrick Rogers

These are some of the people who will probably default on other bills and then want taxpayers to bail them out. They signed the contract to repay their student loan and they should be held accountable.

No!

23 Comments
L Daniel
4
L Daniel

It's not fair to the parents who paid for their children's college educaiton nor to the people who have already paid off their student loans. And it will not improve the economy.

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Tamara Watsek
4
Tamara Watsek

Is he trying to bankrupt the country? Worst President in history.

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Jake M
Jake M

Old Trump voter shaking her fist at the sky and asking why her own dreams got thrown out in an unrecyclable ripple bottle 40 years ago.

Dennis Rogers
3
Dennis Rogers

I paid mine off. I don't want to pay off others.

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

They racked it up, they should pay for it and NOT the taxpayer!! this is pure misuse of power to solicit votes before the election.

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Jim Hipp
2
Jim Hipp

Pay for your own education. Your not my kid!

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Jake M
Jake M

... and if you had gone to college you would know how to spell you're.

SomewhereAlong Nintyseven
1
SomewhereAlong Nintyseven

Taxpayers shouldn't be saddled with debts like this. This is totally unfair to all those who paid off their own debts as well as all those who didn't take out student loans.

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Salli Mc
1
Salli Mc

No, I payed mine. Let's not promote irresponsibility. (Colleges as well as personal.)

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Rebecca French
1
Rebecca French

What is the precedent moving forward? I paid my student loan. Get a job, live within your means, and don't expect the American tax payer to pay your debt. You took the loan out, figure out how to pay it off

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Steven Lawrence
1
Steven Lawrence

How is this fair to all Americans? More division between people caused by goverment

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Jake M
Jake M

Yeah, education bad. Storm capital like our 4 fathers wanted

David Komar
0
David Komar

3 Reasons. 1. People took the money and agreed to pay it back. They need to fulfill their agreement. 2. The vast majority of current student debt is for graduate school, not from people getting thier undergraduate degree. 3. Government analysis shows that higher income people would benefit most.

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Mike Roberts
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Mike Roberts

Treatment... What we're currently doing is allowing the addicted to die a slow death. It's time to bring those who are suffering in their addiction into a facility that can determine whether or not you can do life sober on your own or need assistance. Leaving Americans under Tarps is INHUMANE.

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Christena
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Christena

Though we should look at why it's so expensive in the first place, prices have skyrocketed. It's totally unreasonable.

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

He's just buying votes

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Paul Bianchina
0
Paul Bianchina

No one forced the students to take the loans, and now everyone else has to pay for them? The bigger priority is taking the "Print Money" button away from the Democrats!!!

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Kimmy Wasatch
0
Kimmy Wasatch

Absolutely not ! What kind of a message does this send, no need to take responsibility for your actions and just a political ploy to buy votes for midterms. Administration said this would happen right away but waited till now. Just like the inflation bill. Slap in the face to working Americans.

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Calvan Mason
0
Calvan Mason

It's not my problem, Biden made it my problem.

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Kevin Crabtree
0
Kevin Crabtree

pay mine back that I already paid

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GT Thomas
0
GT Thomas

Senile Biden has no authority for this action.

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Jake M
Jake M

Hello Pot, this is kettle. Have you seen my keys?

Dan Belles
0
Dan Belles

A "loan" is an agreement to repay. I attended as I could afford my college education. I paid my kid's way so they could attend without using loans. If someone can't afford their education, they should wait or pause their education.

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Jake M
Jake M

Yeah, the nerve of poor people thinking they have any right to better themselves!

MaryLou R Haffner
0
MaryLou R Haffner

I paid back every penny of the student loans that I took out many years ago. Besides, I question the legality of this being a function of the executive branch of our government.

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Karl LaCalli
0
Karl LaCalli

Even though this helps my daughter it does not help this generation with responsibility.

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Kenneth Emmrich
0
Kenneth Emmrich

They have lost their minds. No we should not. They don't have any concept of basic economics or personal responsibility. Brandon is only trying to buy votes this November.

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Jake M
Jake M

Isn't the Redmond police department doing anything to track you Proud Boys?

Gabe West
0
Gabe West

This will cause more inflaton and futher into a recession!

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Gabe West
Gabe West

And the taxpayers will pay for it

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Yes

2

No

0

Yes

2 Comments
Lisa York
0
Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

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Marie Gilbert
0
Marie Gilbert

Because he is an elected official and should be 100% honest.

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No

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

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

YES

3

NO

21

YES

3 Comments
Louis Vaday
0
Louis Vaday

This made an error! I voted NO and it recorded yes! They shouldn't {and ALL} shouldn't be allowed on all public land because they do not follow rules! Dumping garbage, open flames during fire season, over extending time stay, etc. And now because of them our insurance is going up and land value goin

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Brad Hunter
0
Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

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NO

21 Comments
Tammy Salka
1
Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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Kayla Sulak
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
Shane Murray

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

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Greg Deadbolt Leach
1
Greg Deadbolt Leach

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

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Karen Thrower
1
Karen Thrower

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

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Jeannie H.
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
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
1
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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Marie Gilbert
0
Marie Gilbert

We live near China Hat and the fear of fire and crime is constant. Plus the forest is being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees, garbage and toxins

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Bendlover
0
Bendlover

I haven't felt safe hiking or biking there for years due to the aggressive homeless people out there.

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Pam
0
Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

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pamcuny
0
pamcuny

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

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Jeff Sanders
0
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
0
Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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Kim Kahl
0
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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