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Do you think the state should move away from gas powered cars?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,149 Votes

Do you think the state should move away from gas powered cars?

Yes!

4

No!

26

Yes!

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k san
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k san

Probably so, at least eventually. We're killing our planet.

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Jeff Sanders
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Jeff Sanders

It's killing the planet, it's the only way.

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Jeff Sanders
Jeff Sanders

How hot does it have to get? How mild do you want winter? How many once every 500 year storms, every year can you stand?

No!

18 Comments
Dixon Rose
3
Dixon Rose

Why move towards non-gasoline cars when there is talk of removing 4 hydropower dams on the Snake River?? They estimate it will cost between 10 billion and 23 billion dollars to replace the benefits of those 4 dams. Why are politicians and people so stupid??

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John Hargrove
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John Hargrove

Mining lithium for batteries has it's own negative environmental impact and, it the not to distant future, the disposal of millions of lithium batteries will be be a real issue. How many new ways can we come up with to wreck the planet?

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

I might be fine for Portland but it will never work for Eastern Oregon! But Politicians in Salem could care less about people living over here!

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Nik Myles
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Nik Myles

We don't have sufficient electrical grid to support a higher demand in electricity. Ask why the wind turbines are shut down regularly. The grid can't support the additional electricity.

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Ron Johnson
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Ron Johnson

Watch I ll bet you that they will start having your gas or diesel vehicle pass a real rigid emissions test . To be able to renewal your registration.

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

First we need to generate GREEN POWER!!

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Mary
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Mary

Electrical grids will never handle the power of that many electric cars. We will have massive electrical outages and it is too expensive, much more to run than gas when we are independently self-sufficient for oil. Batteries alone are not affordable. How many more reasons do you need?

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Jimmy Chapel
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Jimmy Chapel

Even with tax credits, electric cars are not affordable for many Oregonians. Meanwhile, electric trucks have very limited range when hauling large loads. I could understand mandating hybrid vehicles, but this comes off as power grab by wealthy politicians who don't understand their constituents.

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Kimmy Wasatch
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Kimmy Wasatch

NO way, Unaffordable, not enough power, batterie disposal, mining for lithium more destructive to the earth, no matter what the US does it will not help climate change. Another Democratic way to control us.

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Bill Temple
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Bill Temple

The technology of and infrastructure for electric cars is a long way in the future.

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Thomas K. Marple
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Thomas K. Marple

It should be up to the individual driver to make that

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Judy Wickert
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Judy Wickert

Not everyone can afford to bu a new vehicle to replace their gas vehicle

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den b
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den b

I am surprised the big gas fueled auto makers are not fighting the E.V. conversion.

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

Considering that I have physically seen the Tesla trucks filling up with gas at the local Shell station I see no point to it. Not to mention I am NOT in a financial position to buy a new vehicle nor new vehicles for the farm.

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

NO absolutely NOT! This absurd idea of abandoning fossil fuels is fueling inflation, costing Americans way to much, hurting America. All the stupid green ideas are and will cause future catastrophes, blackouts, unsustainable E V problems and an unrealistic infrastructure nightmare. it is WRONG!!!

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Ryan Burke
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Ryan Burke

Most people these days just wont have the money for a new electric vehicle. And I've never seen a used electric car lot. That, and electric drag cars just dont sound as good.

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

In this economy with a recession and inflation people can't afford one, and this will do nothing to help the environment, climate change is a hoax

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Gabe West
Gabe West

Steven Danial's so you never read the book but you think it's a cult?, Interesting

Gabe West
Gabe West

Look it up on prageru

Gabe West
Gabe West

CB I never said I hate humans

Gabe West
Gabe West

Steven Danial, obviously you haven't read the book of mormon

Gabe West
Gabe West

Cb look it up on youtube

CB
CB

Oh Gabe, you lil' rascal! It's adorable when you scream about climate change. Just because you cry about it doesn't make it untrue. You've never once provided any evidence to it being a hoax. For a man of God, I've never seen someone who hates humans and the planet more than you. Will pray for you.

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
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Lisa York

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

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Marie Gilbert
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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
1,004 Votes

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

YES

3

NO

21

YES

3 Comments
Louis Vaday
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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
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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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Marie Gilbert
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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