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Should OR decriminalize drug possession & hike treatment funding?
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Should OR decriminalize drug possession & hike treatment funding?

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10

No

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Yes

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Brittney Mills Wiese
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Brittney Mills Wiese

Decriminalization does not mean legal. If this happens there will still be consequences for worse offenses but also more treatment opportunities expanding the opportunity for successful sobriety.

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Judy Ostrom-Dixon
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Judy Ostrom-Dixon

Only if a treatment bed is available anytime one calls for one I am all for it!

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Mia Randazzo
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Mia Randazzo

If you look at other countries that have done this, like Portugal, you’ll see that it has lowered overall drug use, deaths and addiction. It WORKS!!

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Richard Dillard
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Richard Dillard

It is stupid to continue to fight a loosing battle.

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Joseph Hemrick III
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Joseph Hemrick III

Its time we stop wasting tax payer dollars on a failed 'drug war.' Treatment for addiction is better than jailing them.

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Jim Latham
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Jim Latham

Just say no has not worked. Portugal has legalized all drugs and the crime rate in the country has dropped dramatically. They have used the money they have saved for treatment programs.

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k san
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k san

As a veteran federal law enforcement officer for 22 years, I can tell you that incarceration for mere drug 'possession' (not dealing) is way harsh & doesn't work. Definitely increase trtmt funding.

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No

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robert shaw
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robert shaw

Hmmm, let's make Oregon the drug cartel of the U.S..

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Tom Hamper
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Tom Hamper

I can't believe you could even dream up that question. Absurd!!!

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Teresa Raymond Tieben
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Teresa Raymond Tieben

Crime would rise tremendously!

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

I would be Stupid to decriminalize Drugs! We need stiffer sentencing. Quite letting them off easy. We should bring back prison work crews like the chain gangs of old. They would think twice about it!

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Nicholas Hagedorn
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Nicholas Hagedorn

The majority of crime investigated by law enforcement is a result of drug use, such as assaults, theft, burglary, etc. In addition, there is already drug treatment available to those who truly want it

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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool
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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

There should be more emphasis on treatment, but it should still be a crime. Serve your time in jail then go to rehab.

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

Decriminalization would be like refusing to give vaccines in an epidemic and only treating the ill. The health system would be overwhelmed. And that is where we are with drug addiction.

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k san
k san

Analogy makes no sense.

Sarah Holland
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Sarah Holland

Hell no!!! That's like telling them it's ok to do drugs. This state is going to shit if this is even up for debate!

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Valerie Rhodes Kifer
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Valerie Rhodes Kifer

Decriminalizing just increases drug use. Look at the mess in California!

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k san
k san

Statistics beg to differ.

Mou Chat Reed
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Mou Chat Reed

Good grief!! NO!! What is Oregon turning into ????

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k san
k san

OR has always been a liberal state. Where have you been?

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'
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531 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?

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Amanda Jones
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Amanda Jones

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