Should social media platforms ban hate groups/speech?

Asked by KTVZ

719 Votes

Should social media platforms ban hate groups/speech?

53%

Yes, monitor speech! Yes, monitor speech!

47%

No, we have rights! No, we have rights!

53%

Yes, monitor speech!

Social media platforms should be safe to use by all groups. Threats of violence should be first priority when it comes to banning groups, but any hate speech should be monitored... Show More

Social media platforms should be safe to use by all groups. Threats of violence should be first priority when it comes to banning groups, but any hate speech should be monitored as well. Show Less

7 Comments

Richard Dillard

yes some speech should be band. Anything that goes against the constitution and promotes violence should be band.

Ka San

Free speech does not allow yelling "Fire" in a theater when there is no fire, so It's not an absolute right. As such, hate speech should be banned. No one benefits from hate speech, no matter rights!!

Nancy Cook

No one is free to threaten others. Hate speech is a threat.

Kim Yager-Gilchrist

No one should be able to promote hate! It’s about being a decent human being.

Sam Ackerman

The people banning "hate" speech today will be banning what you want to talk about tomorrow.

Heidi Owen

yeah especially if it stops all the damn muslime and m.s. 13, posts and all the other hate American slogans ,.. and yes white supremists included but c'mon the other's are even worse.

HLH *

Enough is enough - If Facebook can't control it then someone else should

Oakley Taylor

Because there is a rampant abundance of hate happening in this country recently. No need to encourage it.

47%

No, we have rights!

Our First Amendment rights negate any jurisdiction a social media platform would have over groups who use the platform and what they say.

Our First Amendment rights negate any jurisdiction a social media platform would have over groups who use the platform and what they say. Show Less

10 Comments

Gary Hatherill

To easy to label opposing views "Hate speech".

Dave Voiles

A very arrogant person would think they have the right to decide what kind of speech is appropriate or acceptable. In some countries people go to prison for disagreeing with the status quo. Want that?

clhuke64

Sure....stopping speech of any kind worked for Hitler and Mussolini……..just saying...

Ken Callison

What constitutes hate speech, and who decides? Just because I have a different point of view, doesn’t mean I’m being hateful.

Christine Young

If we could depend on the fairness of the social media provider, but we can’t. One side will always have more power depending on the provider‘s bias. If we can’t do it right, then zero censorship.

Chase Mays

I think this is an issue for social media platforms to decide what they want to allow. If users are opposed to the platforms speech policies, they will naturally gravitate away from the platform.

Robert Mckheen

Speech is our right just as it is to have a gun.

Sam Ackerman

Nope, not only do we have freedom of speech. But I also find some of the "hate" speech stuff really funny.

Mike Edson

Face book is a private company. so they have the right to edit what is in their site. But I would rather put the speech out for people to see. then they can make up their own mind.

sharder8

Define hate speech today . . . Anything, and I mean anything that may or can offend someone. Heck, even supporting Trump is considered "hate speech" by Liberals. Where does it end?

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

Asked by KTVZ

967 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

3 Comments

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

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

90%

NO

19 Comments

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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.

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.

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.

Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

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!

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.

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?

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.

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...

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!

Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

pamcuny

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

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.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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.

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

Asked by KTVZ

857 Votes

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

9 Comments

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!

steven

I just heard the recording. He lied about lying. Gotta go.

David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

Ceiling Cat9001

Recall him.

Michael Hickey

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

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%.

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!

SunnySunshinestein

He needs to resign.

22%

No

1 Comment

Steven Huillet

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

KTVZ

Should social media platforms ban hate groups/speech?

53% Yes, monitor speech! Yes, monitor speech!

47% No, we have rights! No, we have rights!

53% Yes, monitor speech!

47% No, we have rights!

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

53%

Yes, monitor speech! Yes, monitor speech!

47%

No, we have rights! No, we have rights!

53%

Yes, monitor speech!

47%

No, we have rights!

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No