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Should elementary schools require masks in the fall?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
2,169 Votes

Should elementary schools require masks in the fall?

Yes, masks should be required!

6

No more masks!

16

Yes, masks should be required!

6 Comments
Richard Head
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Richard Head

if not masks, how about clear face shields.

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k san
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k san

Schools should follow the guidance provided by the State and local health depts. This guidance could vary by state.

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Dianne Price
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Dianne Price

There are many children who have not gotten the covid shots!

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Sheri Clarke
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Sheri Clarke

Because kids are just as vulnerable! They pass sicknesses to each other!!!

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Foster Fell
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Foster Fell

Way the question is framed sounds like a push poll. Anyway, the virus in question is extremely opportunistic. Masking policies should reflect its deviousness and depend on day to day positivity rates and types of variants. 100's of children have died and/or have gotten the MIS disease. Testing!

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Emily Gibson
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Emily Gibson

With the Delta variant on the rise, we need to ensure the virus will not spread in our schools among our children, who can not be vaccinated yet. It is a little thing, wearing masks, which makes a huge difference. I taught all winter/spring with masks. Kids are resilient and flexible.

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No more masks!

16 Comments
Karen Maccari
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Karen Maccari

Follow the science, there are too many adverse side effects to children wearing masks all day. UNNECESSARY!!! ENOUGH!!!

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Alex Lifeson
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Alex Lifeson

Follow the science. Kids don’t need to wear a mask. Besides, it is instilling fear in them. Let the children be free. What’s next, should we build each kid a bubble to live in? Come on man enough is enough

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Tanya James Lysaught
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Tanya James Lysaught

Kids aren't even at risk for covid. To require masks for children is pure insanity.

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

I dont know why this is even being discussed AS per news report right here on this website schools here will open in the fall WITHOUT masks for teachers or students.

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Stephanie McMillan
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Stephanie McMillan

No healthy children have died from CoViD!!!

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Scott Albert
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Scott Albert

It's been proven that any "Variant" has little to no effect on children and they do not transmit.

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kayte eck
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kayte eck

Based on the fact my little one comes home with a SOAKING WET mask every day last year, I'm not sure the mask helped reduce anything. I personally feel no mask would spread less germs

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Vanessa Cardui
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Vanessa Cardui

The scientific evidence does NOT support masking. In fact, the literature shows masking can INCREASE risk of viral and bacterial infections AND can cause hypoxia. No child should sacrifice the right to breathe due to protocols that are not evidence-based.

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Angie Kelly-Hagen
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Angie Kelly-Hagen

Unhealthy and unsanitary. Emotional abuse

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Kristina Biederman
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Kristina Biederman

Why are we teaching out children to be in fear while at school, the place they should feel the most safe? They do not need to wear them anywhere else. Let it be a choice!

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Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

NO more masks period!!!

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

No one should wearing masks especially kids they are less affected by covid

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Tarasem
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Tarasem

Public schools are socialism. Pull your kids out and educate them yourself. However the publicly funded child care is probably worth the property taxes it costs, so it's a wash for most folks.

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Fred Waren
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Fred Waren

Enough is enough...stop spreading the fear

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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
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Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

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NO

18 Comments
Kayla Sulak
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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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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
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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
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David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

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Susan Kate Mayer
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Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

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Michael Hickey
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Michael Hickey

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

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Laura Wattenbarger
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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

1 Comment
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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