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How do you feel about the indoor mask mandate?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
3,173 Votes

How do you feel about the indoor mask mandate?

I support it!

15

I'm against it!

35

I support it!

15 Comments
Jeff Sanders
1
Jeff Sanders

You wear a seat belt in a car, a helmet when on a motorcycle, why not protect your self and those around you in this situation?

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Foster Fell
1
Foster Fell

The Delta variant is 40% more infectious. Allowing it to spread allows even more of a chance for it to mutate into even more infectious, deadly forms that infect children and infants at a higher rate and which an prove impervious to vaccines. We are ignoring basic tenets of biology and epidemiolog

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tim collins
tim collins

Your never going to stop this virus from mutating

Robert Laramie
1
Robert Laramie

I think if you choose not to be vaccinated you should stay home period .

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Dusti
Dusti

man if you wanna get vaccinated cool we respect your choice but respect those who won’t put that shit in our bodies🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Mary Jacks
0
Mary Jacks

We have to take care of each other!

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John Langenstein
0
John Langenstein

The patriotic thing to do is to protect the unprotected for everyone’s benefit. That is for the young under 12 and the uniformed. Science always will win over big. Mouths.

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Susan Gregory
0
Susan Gregory

It has been scientifically proven that wearing a mask cuts down on spreading germs. Last year incidents of the regular flu were markedly much smaller because people were wearing masks. I don't like wearing a mask any more than anybody else but I do it to protect myself and others

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Lynn Huntley
0
Lynn Huntley

We went back to "normal" too soon. Delta was already on the rise and that should have been enough to tell the health authorities we needed to continue with precautions. Get the vaccine or stay sequestered from the rest of us.

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Linda Gilbo
0
Linda Gilbo

The health and safety of everyone require we wear masks to rid the world of covid. We need to follow science and get vaccinations and wear masks. It won't be forever unless people don't do their part.

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C. Adrian Clark Jr.
0
C. Adrian Clark Jr.

When will some get the idea? Get the vaccination so we can get on with life. You're slowing me down.

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Dusti
Dusti

Respect those who won’t put that shit in our bodies. I refuse sorry if it’s a inconvenience to you but it’s not for me🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Jay Jantzen
0
Jay Jantzen

It is the only way forward!

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Susan Gregory
0
Susan Gregory

Rules and laws are meant to protect the public. Face masks are proven to protect us from covid 19 and other contagious diseases.

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Maureen Spurgeon
0
Maureen Spurgeon

As a retired health care worker I support it.

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Dianne Price
0
Dianne Price

Better safe than sick!!

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Lyle Johnson
0
Lyle Johnson

Delta spreads easier than the original strain, appears to be making the unvaccinated sicker than the original strain, and is breaking through vaccines. Our hospitals are already strained. Putting on a mask just isn't that hard.

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Richard Dillard
0
Richard Dillard

I do not want to catch covid-19 and If I get it I do not want to be responsible for making someone else sick and maybe die from it that would make me a murder.

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I'm against it!

28 Comments
Robert Northrup
5
Robert Northrup

Why are vaccinated people required to mask? Because they can get COVID! If you're scared vaccinate, mask up and shut up! The breakthrough cases are allowing the virus to mutate just like people not completing their series of antibiotics are creating drug resistant superbugs.

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Matt Cyrus
4
Matt Cyrus

It's about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.

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Annette Albert
3
Annette Albert

Because masks do not help, beside they are counting everything as covid when it is not.

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Randy Gillespie
3
Randy Gillespie

I voted against it because I'm a front-line worker and I've been there since day one and I've been tested and vaccinated and I have not received covid this is getting really silly I've been taking care of myself my whole life I'm a senior citizen and I don't need my government telling me how to take

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tim collins
tim collins

RIGHT ON!

Rick Allen
2
Rick Allen

I am 100% against it, we MUST vote out these deplorable, controlling, socialist Democrat's from our State!!!

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tim collins
tim collins

Thats for sure!

Misty Ralston
2
Misty Ralston

Masks clearly don't work. If they did, we should've been over this month's ago! It's all about control. What happened to land of the free???

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tim collins
tim collins

Finally a COMMON SENSE STATEMENT!!!

Scott Albert
2
Scott Albert

Delta Variant is more contagious but is less harmful than a cold. Commie Kate absolutely has no right to mandate anything. Not to mention the fact that there is absolutely no evidence that face masks have any effect on virus containment.

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Wanda Nasewytewa
2
Wanda Nasewytewa

I feel it should be each person's choice. If they say the mask keeps others from getting sick from me and I'm not sick then why should I have to wear one. Plus it isn't healthy to breathe all your carbon monoxide from wearing a mask.

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Randy Nash
2
Randy Nash

This is a infringement of our freedom of choose.you just can't stop the flu...Totally against this!!!! Governor brown is a control freak!!!

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Latterdaysaint
2
Latterdaysaint

If you get the virus you have a 99% chance of survival and mask have been linked to pnomonia

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Ric Pruitt
2
Ric Pruitt

will NOT Comply!!!

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Vanessa Hartman
1
Vanessa Hartman

It is seriously the most ridiculous thing ever. You have to wear and now you don’t, now you do. Make up your damn minds. What’s the point of us allowing to go without if there going to make us wear them all over again. We have rights

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Aj Contreras
1
Aj Contreras

No need if the vaccines actually worked

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Brent Russell
1
Brent Russell

Simple questions "when ever have your politicians been concerned with your health and when did they become experts on healthcare?"

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Cliff Pifer
1
Cliff Pifer

No one has shown they work !

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Bradaigh Holt
1
Bradaigh Holt

My husband and I were vaccinated last February. This is just more BS from that libtard democrap governor.

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Angela Cavanagh
1
Angela Cavanagh

For one, I got covid while wearing a mask everywhere. I don't see the proof of it working if cases continue to rise. Two, if this vaccine is suppose to work( it doesn't) then why are we taking a step back. Three. How many of these covid tests are false positives? It's all bs.

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Tisha Foster
1
Tisha Foster

Masks don't work and if the vaccine worked then people still wouldnt be getting covid.

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Stephanie McMillan
0
Stephanie McMillan

Not needed. There is no pandemic!

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Christena
0
Christena

If you're sick, stay home.

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Dusti
0
Dusti

If your scared then wear one but don’t harass us that aren’t scared. Haven’t worn one this whole time and haven’t gotten Covid 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

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Steve Carchidi
0
Steve Carchidi

Masks do nothing. I will not comply.

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Cathy Green Horinek
0
Cathy Green Horinek

It’s ridiculous. I may as well be wearing fishnet over my fave. Let the ones who think they should, wear them. Leave the rest of us alone.

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Cathy Green Horinek
Cathy Green Horinek

Face, not fave

tim collins
0
tim collins

I am Sick and Tired of this COVID CRAP! Let us get sick and die! survival of the fittest. YES that includes ME!

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Kenneth Emmrich
0
Kenneth Emmrich

The vaccinated should not be inconvenienced / punished because of those who choose to be foolish / stupid about getting their vaccine shot.

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Dan Varcoe
0
Dan Varcoe

It is a personal choice. I have been vaccinated with the assurance that a mask would no longer be required.

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Jeff Keller
0
Jeff Keller

At least 90% of hospitalizations are people not vaccinated. The science is being ignored.

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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
0
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
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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pamcuny
0
pamcuny

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

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Tammy Salka
0
Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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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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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
0
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
0
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

1 Comment
Steven Huillet
0
Steven Huillet

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

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