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Would you support a $5 billion border wall project?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,557 Votes

Would you support a $5 billion border wall project?

Yes, build it now!

23

No, too expensive!

12

Yes, build it now!

19 Comments
Tee Bennett
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Tee Bennett

Must protect American people first not illegal immigrants who get welfare ,snap, utilities, rent, and insur just for crossing illegally into the United States not fair to Americans who pay the taxes

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Linda Nolin
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Linda Nolin

We really need this wall for our safety and if they want to be here they need to do it the right way.

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Felix Pressler
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Felix Pressler

US is not a country if we cannot control our borders; it's not the only solution, but also acts as a strong visual detriment. US spends a bucket of $ on illegals & the cost will be offset by savings

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Andy West
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Andy West

We need border security. The Vatican has a wall, Obama has a wall. They do this for security. A nation requires a strong border.

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Sam Ackerman
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Sam Ackerman

I support the wall. However a unmaned wall will not fix the problem. There needs to be guard towers with armed guards that are allowed to shot on site.

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Pam W
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Pam W

There are to many illegal immigrants coming into our Country without being vetted. If they don't do it LEGALLY they do not belong here.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

The wall is for are safety from isis and ms13 and other terrorists

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Len Hannaford
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Len Hannaford

We pay too much in feeding and educating people who cross the Southern border. We have no idea of what kind of people cross that border illegally. It is nothing less than an invasion.

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Pamela Walters
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Pamela Walters

Because America needs to secure its borders just like other countries do....to keep the riff raff out!!!

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Candy Abrahamson Litherland
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Candy Abrahamson Litherland

Yup we need this to stop the criminals and drug trafficking and people trafficking

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Travis Peden
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Travis Peden

It’s a simple concept. I’ve been on the border. There needs to be a solid barrier. Will it solve everything ... no. But it’s the first step in the right direction.

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Dave Voiles
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Dave Voiles

Reasons for not building it are too stupid to ponder. Political "statement" seekers like Merkel say security can be adequate without a wall. OK smart guy...why isn't it secure??? Windbag as usual.

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Heidi Owen
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Heidi Owen

Build the damn wall and keep our borders secure already this is gettin serious!!

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Missi Baldwin
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Missi Baldwin

Nothing else is working!!!

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Missi Baldwin
Missi Baldwin

Quite paying for the retired congressman's salaries and you will have the money for the wall!!!

Rick Harris
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Rick Harris

Border security has been a joke for too many years. Our middle class has been gutted by the supply of cheap, illegal labor.

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

We need the wall to help keep out the constant flow of illegals in to our country! All illegals need to be shipped out of our country. Illegal means illegal period!

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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool
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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

Not my preferred method of border security, but it beats doing nothing more.

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Marcia Y
Marcia Y

I work for the state almost 18 years we had to take furlough days so why not. love to have the Border. Shoot that's why we had to take no pay. I'm retired now. Stop them to quit taking USA money/ etc

No, too expensive!

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Kimberly Krueger
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Kimberly Krueger

Wasteful and damaging to our international image--which already needs repair. There are better ways, some more expensive, to manage the influx of people. Walls are just not efficient.

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Brad Giesking
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Brad Giesking

Because when the wall only covers 800 miles of a more then 2000 mile border what good is that. Money would be spent better on more enforcement officers and high tech devices then a partial wall.

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Judy Ostrom-Dixon
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Judy Ostrom-Dixon

Not because of cost...because it will not stop anything. If one really wants to be somewhere, they will find a way, hire more border patrol, willing to pay that tab!

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snowzone
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snowzone

That money would do more good used on our country's infrastructure or health care. I'm sure the drug cartels already have a work around for the wall anyway.

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Victoria Martin Come'
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Victoria Martin Come'

It will solve nothing and us tax payers should not have to pay for a crazy dudes idea.

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Jason Seguin
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Jason Seguin

where is this money coming from? taxpayers

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Judie Edwards
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Judie Edwards

I don't think a President should threaten a shutdown and put American people out of work for something he clearly knows the American people are against. He is just throwing a temper tantrum !!!

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Heidi Owen
Heidi Owen

It is so very necessary!!!

Tom Fosdick
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Tom Fosdick

The way to keep people from fleeing dangerous countries is to make them safe. Train the Dreamers to a high level of combat readiness and send them back into those countries to clean up the killers.

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Jon Borsting
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Jon Borsting

1st century solution to a 21st century problem. Kind of like going back to coal.

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Judi Vanderpool
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Judi Vanderpool

Tramp is an idiot and should be concentrating on more important government problems!

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Susan Ooten
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Susan Ooten

Cost too much and Trumps is just trying to make our country WHITE!

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Heidi Owen
Heidi Owen

what an ignorant statement!!

June Heathershaw
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June Heathershaw

Not the way to treat fellow human beings.

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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
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Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

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Marie Gilbert
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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
1,004 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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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