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Should businesses be able to refuse service on religious grounds?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
490 Votes

Should businesses be able to refuse service on religious grounds?

Yes, their choice

12

No, that's unfair

9

Yes, their choice

11 Comments
Karen Servo
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Karen Servo

If you own a business in this country you should be able to refuse service to anyone at anytime for any reason!

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Louise Baker
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Louise Baker

What happened to the basic law a business can refuse service to anyone? It is their business. If people do not like their policy’s, shop somewhere else!!

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Pat McDonald
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Pat McDonald

It's a free market and and we have a constitution that provides religious freedom. There are other choices available so if someone doesn't like their position go somewhere else to get the product.

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Glynn Griffith
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Glynn Griffith

Their rights should NOT be violated for someone else.

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Clerin Thomas
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Clerin Thomas

Absolutely. Why are their rights any different than anyone else?

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Dave Voiles
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Dave Voiles

Your individual freedoms don't end just because you own a business. The best way to fight a business you don't like is to not give them YOUR business. That's how a democracy works. Suck it up!

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Tom Hamper
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Tom Hamper

Their business. Government stay out.

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Sam Ackerman
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Sam Ackerman

I have zero problem with a business not wanting to deal with a customer for ANY reason. It's up to them. However if they try to get others to follow their lead then I have a problem with it.

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Michael Ratcliff
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Michael Ratcliff

This group rejects biblical truths that we stand upon and believe. That is fine. So why should we be "forced" to accept their beliefs that we know to be wrong in God's eyes. Go to a different bakery.

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Janet Rawlings
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Janet Rawlings

I see lots of restaurant signs that say they have the right to refuse service, why not this business?

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Wanda Hancock
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Wanda Hancock

It is the freedom of this America that we can choose.

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No, that's unfair

8 Comments
Barbara Sherman
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Barbara Sherman

Should be fair. A particular group's money is just as good as anyone else. Bigotry should have no place in our society.

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k san
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k san

Absolutely not. Citing "religious grounds" is just code for prejudice vs. certain groups. Such groups are guaranteed equal protection under the law, and that fed law trumps any law that says otherwise

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Richard Dillard
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Richard Dillard

When you are open to the public you should not be able to refuse service except for health reasons, re: no shirt no shoes etc.

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Kathy Broderick-Davis
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Kathy Broderick-Davis

It's 2020, discrimination, of any kind, MUST STOP! It's disgusting how people/businesses hide behind their religion. Lest we forget - "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." - Matthew 22:39

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Samuel Johnson
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Samuel Johnson

That is not religious grounds. That is discrimination.

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Adam Ott
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Adam Ott

Its discrimination. If you are operating a business with a business license then you can't discriminate!

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P Robbins
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P Robbins

If a business is open to the public, it is open to the entire public. For example, religion has nothing to do with baking a cake. The baker was not invited to the wedding or asked to endorse it.

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dapper dog
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dapper dog

That's not just unfair it's illegal

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sharder8
sharder8

So one person's rights trump another person's rights? I thought everyone was created equal when it comes to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness? The truth is, there are always other businss' tha

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
995 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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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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