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Should more penalties be added to the 14 day rule?
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1,339 Votes

Should more penalties be added to the 14 day rule?

Yes

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No

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Yes

21 Comments
Mark Mueller
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Mark Mueller

Of course. If you or I created a freaking mess, dumped garbage, etc. on public property we would be fined and/or jailed and be responsible for the cleanup. Too bad nobody in govt has the will or the b___s to do anything about it so it will only become a larger festering cancer on our society.

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Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

No we wouldn't be jailed, just given a ticket. That's the problem.

Thomas Barrier
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Thomas Barrier

Because living this why and allowing this kind of behavior is unacceptable in our community and anywhere there needs to be stricter laws and rules and regulations to get either these people out of here or get them help one or the other I've lived here my whole life and I've never seen anything like

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Heather Chapman
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Heather Chapman

We work hard to live here . We should be able to use our forest lands and feel safe doing so , Have our families safe , our animals safe . They must be held accountable for wrong actions . We would be

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Teresa Rodriguez
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Teresa Rodriguez

We were cited for the 14 day rule because we stayed from 1st elk season thru 2nd elk season. Our camp was clean and we didn't leave any garbage or damage. All we were doing was hunting. Guess we should have said we were homeless.

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Steve Bernhardt
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Steve Bernhardt

"No Camping" means no camping. Period. China Hat is not a campground. Period. So remove these transients. Holly Jewkes of the Forest Service has blood on her hands for the death of Courtney Carrol due to fire. Holly Jewkes did not enforce the no camping law. Now we have lost a life.

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Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

Dispersed camping is permitted in most Forest Land, up to 14 days. The problem is that the Forest Service lacks the authority to enforce that, other than writing tickets.

Lindsey Broderick
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Lindsey Broderick

Public lands are just that, public. There's no right to buy them and the people living there aren't even buying them. They're squatting. And squatting is theft

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Robert Woodworth
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Robert Woodworth

They are destroying the forest for everyone

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

We need to do much more to protect the innocent people being threatened by dangerous homeless people who have no respect for land owners and visitors to central oregon.

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Your Face
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Your Face

Yes, but it won't be invoked.

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Louis Vaday
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Louis Vaday

People will push the limits cause they know they can. Homeless can get away with ALOT more than people who try. Just one example is litter! I throw litter out the truck window I will get fined. Go figure!!!!

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Jeff Sanders
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Jeff Sanders

China Hat is no longer an option.

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Brian Carpenter
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Brian Carpenter

I pay taxes to live here. Can I go out into the national forrest and build a 3600sqf foot house anywhere I choose and live for free? The USFS would kick me out immediately without any of the excuses they use for the homeless issue.

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Linda C Thornton
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Linda C Thornton

SO Many streets in Bend have become permanent parking places for homeless people! Check over be COSTCO....horrible, messy, unsightly!!!! Not to mention a driving hazard!!!! Linda Thornton Desalibo@aol.com

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Dave Leverick
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Dave Leverick

I shouldn't be surprised it's more of the same government bull How come our Congress person help out

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Kathi McDonald
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Kathi McDonald

This is the most silly question ever! If they are breaking the rule they should be fined like everyone else! To have the local residents that pay taxes and have their residence set up there put up with this is off the chart! Is so wrong! Something needs to be done! Very sad, very wrong!!! Wake UP!

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Joe Ottlinger
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Joe Ottlinger

Absolutely yes. No real punishment is the same as encouragement. These folks need to have a reason to change their situation.

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Kathi McDonald
Kathi McDonald

Absolutely right!!!! To put up with years of this is WRONG!!!!!

Judy West
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Judy West

These homeless people need to get jobs and clean up their messes. They throw all kinds of horrid trash all over the countryside

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Jane CommunityMember
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Jane CommunityMember

Yes but it would apparently need new laws at the Federal level. As it stands now, the only thing the FS can do is issue a ticket.

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Shal Bee
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Shal Bee

The homeless situation is not acceptable and is ruining our forest and public areas to enjoy. A fourteen day rule should apply to everyone.

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Shal Bee
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Shal Bee

The homeless situation is not acceptable and is ruining our forest and public areas to enjoy. A fourteen day rule should apply to everyone.

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Heather Chapman
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Heather Chapman

We work hard to live here . We should be able to use our forest lands and feel safe doing so , Have our families safe , our animals safe . They must be held accountable for wrong actions . We would be

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No

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Guy Brooke
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Guy Brooke

Penalties for the homeless, how does that work ?

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Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
416 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Yes

4

No

4

Yes

4 Comments
Kristi Murdock
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Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

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robert weber
robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Ann Thomas
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Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

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Deborah Albright
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Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

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Nic Secor
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Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

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No

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Amanda Jones
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Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

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Payton Dixson
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Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

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robert weber
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robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

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Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

Will you be attending the Burgerville grand opening?

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No

1

Yes

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No

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Amanda Jones
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Amanda Jones

BV is not a good quality restaurant for the cost. Have never liked them and always like Del Taco.

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