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Do you think we should have stayed in Afghanistan?
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1,986 Votes

Do you think we should have stayed in Afghanistan?

Yes, we should have stayed!

8

No, we needed to leave.

14

Yes, we should have stayed!

8 Comments
JohnWayne Kenneth Pool
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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

We needed to stay until the job was done. Look at Europe; the war ended in 1945 and we still have troops there. Why were we expecting the Middle East to be different?

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Ben Hargis
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Ben Hargis

This will only breed terrorist attacks. If you think the taliban will be content you're a fool.

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Shantae Carter
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Shantae Carter

We should have stayed long enough to transition out better.

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Teresa Rodriguez
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Teresa Rodriguez

A more long term withdrawal plan would have been the smart thing to do. Handing the Taliban an entire country and billions of dollars if weapons cost 13 military lives and an unknown number left behind. That blood is on the current administration!!! Just waiting for the attack on US soil

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Carol Garside
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Carol Garside

At this point stayed and had a better withdrawal idea. Biden didn't listen to anyone. He needs to go to his retirement home sooner than later

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Patricia Brady-McKinney
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Patricia Brady-McKinney

Yes we should have stayed long enough to get people safely out that the Taliban will probably kill. What idiot would think the Taliban would not rush right in and take over if we gave them notice of when we were leaving and then did it this way?

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

We should have stayed long enough to at the very least had a well thought out plan in advance to get people out ahead of time not after the catastrophe! The Biden administration did literally everything wrong as usual! What a slap in the face of all who served there. Biden is a blight on the world

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Kenneth Emmrich
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Kenneth Emmrich

We should have stayed for as long as it took have a better transition. Biden, his administration and everyone who supports Biden's decision has blood on their hands.

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No, we needed to leave.

14 Comments
k san
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k san

Definitely! No amount of added time would give the Afghans the leadership and will to protect their own country. However, this withdrawal was an abysmal failure. Obviously, it should have been better phased with warning to their people this chaos was likely + to start their own exodus weeks ago.

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Marily Sylva Badger
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Marily Sylva Badger

Our job was done a long long time ago, yet we continued to stay? 20 years of helping them and they cut and run at the first site of the Taliban. Clearly they will never have the wherewithal to stand their own ground even after they have been outfitted with the best training and the best weapons.

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Richard Dillard
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Richard Dillard

we should have left 10 years ago. We knew then that it was another Viet Nam. All the lives lost and damaged could have been prevented. It was another political conflict. When watching the news tonight it reminded me of Saigon and once again we left people behind to be killed.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

The u.s was spending away to much money on this endless war, let the afghans take over

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Oakley Taylor
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Oakley Taylor

The Russians and the Brits stayed over there for a shorter time than we did. No one has been able to stop the Taliban. Sooner or later, we had to let go of this situation. It's very sad.

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Paul Owen
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Paul Owen

Afghan troops were there for the dollar not loyalty to coalition government very tribal culture

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Pamela Joe
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Pamela Joe

Ya, 20 years is ridiculous and sounds like too many got rich off this war. Don't understand why the people think we need to take them all out of their country after we tried to set them up for success. Was there not enough people to control the bad ones?

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Tim Collins
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Tim Collins

NO, IT WAS TIME TO LEAVE.. That war will Never end.

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Mary Jacks
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Mary Jacks

We've already tried for 20 years and haven't gotten anywhere!

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Tarasem
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Tarasem

Should have left long ago. Let Russia have another turn in that quagmire, they are already there anyway.

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Kimmy Wasatch
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Kimmy Wasatch

Yes, we needed to leave BUT with a plan in place and getting Americans and Afgans out first. Then pulling our troops in an orderly manner.. The administration set the Afgahnistan back 20yrs. amd put US citizens in harms way.

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

John F. Kennedy had the Bay of Pigs. Jimmy Carter's was the fatal failed attempt to free Iranian hostages. Now the Biden administration is responsible for the worst military disaster in decades. Trump planned to get us out without this kind of bloodshed.

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Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?
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887 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
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.
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
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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
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
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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
1
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
0
David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

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Susan Kate Mayer
0
Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

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Michael Hickey
0
Michael Hickey

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

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Laura Wattenbarger
0
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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