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Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

Asked by KTVZ

2,021 Votes

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

51%

Yes, least I can do Yes, least I can do

49%

No, too expensive No, too expensive

51%

Yes, least I can do

I'd love to opt for an electric vehicle or something with better gas mileage.

I'd love to opt for an electric vehicle or something with better gas mileage. Show Less

8 Comments

George Pearson

I now own my second hybrid.

k san

If they ever made one that could go longer distances. I have seen only 1 recharging station for such cars at Fred Meyer. To make them attractive, need many more recharging stations. Until then, no thx

Alexander Veter

I would prefer it but it’s unaffordable for most of the working class. Modern electric vehicles can be used as generators during power outages.

Rachel

I love my hybrid <3

Stuart Alpert

Why not?

Joseph Nelson

My next vehicle will be an EV.

Torina Wilson

How about YES!, but it’s too expensive. Therefore, I’ll wait

Kerie Raymond

We have an EV for local & shorter range trips (have gone to Vancourver, WA & Eugene, OR) and a Hybrid for longer range trips. Electricity is $10/month, and nothing once we have PV. No maintenance cost

49%

No, too expensive

Electric vehicles need to be cheaper for me to invest in one. I'm just trying to get from point A to point B on a budget!

Electric vehicles need to be cheaper for me to invest in one. I'm just trying to get from point A to point B on a budget! Show Less

16 Comments

John Merrill

Because I want to make that choice being I'm a free individual in the United States of America. Free to make my own choices and not be told by a dictator governor of the State of Oregon. FDKB.

Fred Colbern

Government is already controlling you when you drive. Ever stop at a stoplight? That's some university indoctrinated bureaucrat deciding how long you will be made to sit there and wait for his little technocracy to "turn the light green" so you can go.

George Pearson

No one forced me! I love getting 50 mpg while gas guzzlers are paying my share!

GT Thomas

I do not want a vehicle liberals try to force on me.

George Pearson

No one is forcing you! Watch something else beside Fox for a change, to get a full picture!

Bob A. Bui

Screwing your kids/grandchildren to own the libs? Nice.

poor turtle

I mean I would but they are too expensive. Honestly I would rather to not drive at all and take the bus everywhere but that isn't currently realistic.

Karen Barker Rouse

Can’t imagine it would make long road trips easy.

Kerie Raymond

Not easy, but doable! Worth it in the long run.

Douglas E. Wilson

We are being priced out of everything by so called do gooders!

Robert Northrup

If it would meet my needs yes. Unfortunately there are none currently that can.

Larry Ewart

I recently traveled over 1800 miles by car I cannot imagine how much longer that trip would have taken because of the limited miles that it takes for an EV

Ed Drahos

The answer itself is explanatory enough. It's too expensive. Yet the charging situation isn't set up to be a reasonable solution. This is because the industry is totally out for reoccurring profits to charge for such electric vehicles. You can blame commercialism for this greed.

Latterdaysaint

Waste of money

J H

Because the majority are NOT truly environmentally friendly! Would consider a hybrid.

Christena

I've always wanted a hybrid but having my vehicles paid off it's just not worth it.

dan bob

Although it’s environmentally friendly, it is far too expensive. Perhaps in the future when corporations become competitive in this area and sell vehicles at cheaper prices.

Hugh Jjggh

It’s not that it’s too expensive I just like gas powered cars and I love hearing the engine rev unfortunately kids today will never understand not only what that 3rd pedal is for but also a real car

Heidi Owen

Most people I know cannot afford them, but I'll bet kate brown can....

Kerie Raymond

We were fortunate to buy an EV new with substantial discounts and rebates, credits. $16K for a $34K new car. I don't think it's too expensive.

Ben Wiborg

Expensive or not the power cells are the problem when it come to disposal or manufacture.

Sam Ackerman

NO, I will however buy a vehicle that fits my needs.

Should government try to curb social media addiction?

Asked by News-Press Now

790 Votes

Should government try to curb social media addiction?

29%

YES YES

71%

NO NO

29%

YES

It's a problem, especially for children.

It's a problem, especially for children. Show Less

2 Comments

oh worm

Im 16 and I used to be much more addicted to my phone. My generation is more depressed & sleep deprived because of social media.

Dead-not Buried

definately, it's gotten wayyy outa hand

71%

NO

It's not the government's problem.

It's not the government's problem. Show Less

11 Comments

illuminatedi

tell them to focus on real world problems instead of stalking & terrorizing peoples lives. really must have nothing to do

Elizabeth Spalding

1. How? Limit the internet? Block websites? = censorship 2. Why? = since when does the government become responsible for my mistakes? 3. This means the government can dictate arbitrary issues of conduct, do you know what that potentially means??!

Amy

I think the government has enough on its plate.

Fred Colbern

No. Government is not your mommy or your daddy (despite popular belief). Whatever happened to self-control and personal responsibility.

Brian Klein

Self control is the way.

Larry Ewart

Why would anyone want more government intervention in to their life? Its not the responsibility of government to be all things for us as individuals.

Rachel Abudaram

Because everyone in the world loves social media. It’s a thing we all love

Mike Aronow

No one's taking away my SquareOffs! Plus, it's far too subjective for the government to get involved.

Cindy Jones

Government has no business in my Social Media.

Larry Ewart

I am with you Cindy!

Catz nJazz

And your sugar addition, and your alcohol and coffee intake, and your fast food intake...do you really want to give the government even more power?

How would you rate the Trump administration's deal with Iran?

Asked by News-Press Now

115 Votes

How would you rate the Trump administration's deal with Iran?

26%

Good Good

74%

Bad Bad

26%

Good

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

74%

Bad

3 Comments

Sharon

President Obama's administration negotiated a much better nuclear peace agreement that Trump destroyed due to petty jealousy. Now Trump is using force & threats plus enormous sums of our money to try to get a deal that Israel will probably sabotage.

Gary Swanson

I strongly agree with the last persons comments. He is the worst president we have ever had, starting conflicts just because he can at great expense.

Fred Voltmer

From what I've seen, it's a worse deal than what Obama had. Trump breaks things that aren't broke, then he says he fixed it, but it's worse than it was before.

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