Have you witnessed racist behavior in Central Oregon?

Asked by KTVZ

1,386 Votes

Have you witnessed racist behavior in Central Oregon?

36%

Yes, I have! Yes, I have!

64%

No, I haven't. No, I haven't.

36%

Yes, I have!

I have been a witness or experienced racism myself. It's something that needs to be addressed.

I have been a witness or experienced racism myself. It's something that needs to be addressed. Show Less

4 Comments

Clancy Prentice

There is racism in every single country across the planet. We are humans if you are different we don't like you.

David Simmons

white people are accused of being racist just because they are white.

Jess Thompson

Three men outside of the summit one night called myself and my girlfriend "nigger lovers" as we walked into the establishment. My boyfriend (he is African American) ignored the comment. As we walked back out of Sidelines, the same 3 men attempted to jump my boyfriend as they spat racial slurs.

Michael Funke

Bend is no different than any other town in this nation, in that people of color experience racism on multiple levels. We have to get past this fantasy of "Bend exceptionalism" and "Be Nice. You are in Bend."

Sussie Due

Allowing the use of the phrase "People or color" is no different than the old term "Colored people" We are ALL colored. White is a color. Brown is a color. I for one am color blind. Meaning I dont care what color you are. I put people in two categories. Either you are nice or you are not nice.

64%

No, I haven't.

I haven't been a witness of racism I think we are a united community that accepts everyone.

I haven't been a witness of racism I think we are a united community that accepts everyone. Show Less

8 Comments

Valerie Rhodes Kifer

Because I have never seen any racist act in Central Oregon. I honestly believe that too many people are trying to make situations racist that are not racist, which over all creates new problems. Perhaps our news outlets should consider reporting facts only instead of trying to make things racest.

Rick Allen

well said.

Sheila Hanson Larson

I've lived here all my life and I have never witnessed racism. In fact, just the opposite. I have seen our community welcome POC as we have grown.

Amanda Wallace

I've never witnessed it in Bend and I've lived here for 27 years. I know that it exists, as racist individuals are everywhere. However, it's certainly not rampant in our community.

Rick Allen

No I never have and like many others on here, it is obvious the left and the media are dividing this country and making everything racist. It is just wrong!

Bobbie Newby

NOT ONCE NOT EVER BUT I AM SURE YOU GUYS WILL CREATE SOME

Rick Allen

Well said

Robert Northrup

Racism does exit. Where I grew up blacks hate Hispanics and vice versa. Blacks hate White cops. Racism is rare in CO. The real tragedy is the media incites and amplifies a mostly non existent issue for what? Money? To tear us apart to further their Marxist agendas?

Rick Allen

Well said!

kayte eck

I don't see it, but to be fair, I work from home and have a small circle. Sadly though, racism IS rampant even though we're not in 1940, and it's heartbreaking to hear how my friends who are brown are treated and talked to. Some in our own community. We all need to be better and expect better!

Latterdaysaint

Systematic racism doesn't exist we don't live in the 1940

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

Asked by KTVZ

55 Votes

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

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

2 Comments

Lisa York

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

Marie Gilbert

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

4%

No

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

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

Asked by KTVZ

1,004 Votes

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

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

3 Comments

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

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

90%

NO

21 Comments

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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!

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

Bendlover

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

Pam

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

pamcuny

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

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.

KTVZ

Have you witnessed racist behavior in Central Oregon?

36% Yes, I have! Yes, I have!

64% No, I haven't. No, I haven't.

36% Yes, I have!

64% No, I haven't.

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

96% Yes Yes

4% No No

96% Yes

4% No

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

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

36%

Yes, I have! Yes, I have!

64%

No, I haven't. No, I haven't.

36%

Yes, I have!

64%

No, I haven't.

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

4%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO