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Do you think business owners should refrain from making political statements?
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1,040 Votes

Do you think business owners should refrain from making political statements?

Yes!

6

No!

8

Yes!

6 Comments
Rick Allen
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Rick Allen

They are just shooting themselves in the foot, no matter what they say, a group or groups of people will boycott them hurting the business, its stupid!

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Dianne Price
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Dianne Price

They should remain neutral!

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Shamra D Wampler
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Shamra D Wampler

I actually wanted to vote no. It seems that it's ok to say whatever you want to say if you are certain race or sex. But, if you are a Caucasian that knows what sex you are, and are attracted to the opposite sex, then you are looked at as racist and hateful if you don't agree with what's happening.

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Judy Ostrom-Dixon
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Judy Ostrom-Dixon

A lot of businesses no longer get my business because of their political views being flashed everywhere. Some things should be kept to yourself if you want a thriving diverse business!

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Lynn Huntley
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Lynn Huntley

To protect themselves.

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

No they should so people know who to support

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No!

8 Comments
Ross Poldark
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Ross Poldark

Enough of all this black balling businesses because some peoples feelings got hurt. Enough of the wokeness!!!!!!!!

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Deb Kizer Dyck
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Deb Kizer Dyck

Our country was founded with freedom of speech. We've gotten to the point where if someone disagrees with someone else, that person ( or business) should be punished for thinking or speaking differently. That's just wrong.

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Lee Edlund
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Lee Edlund

Owners are citizens and have a right to express their opinions. That said, they need to be ready for both support and opposition.

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Jer W
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Jer W

It's a free country, isn't it? The freedom of speech is to voice your opinion.

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Kevin Crabtree
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Kevin Crabtree

Business have same rights as individuals

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Kenneth Emmrich
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Kenneth Emmrich

No. The problem is that if you are a left wing lunatic and you let your crazy ideas and beliefs be known you will be welcomed by the left and the media. But if you have conservative views and beliefs that are based on well thought out truths you will be slammed and called a bigot. Speak the truth.

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Ben Hargis
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Ben Hargis

They have the right to express what they want. But if they support something I don't they'll most likely lose my business.

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Greg Moore
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Greg Moore

Business owners are citizens, and often some of the most important since they provide jobs. But one must be prudent in how they make their comments. Customers have the right to not patronize anyone they don't like. I do believe politically-motivated false ratings are awful.

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Have these high winds impacted you or your family?

Have these high winds impacted you or your family?

YES

0

NO

1

YES

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

NO

1 Comment
Jeff Sanders
0
Jeff Sanders

Why be scared of wind?

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Do you think the Ducks will win the National Championship?

Do you think the Ducks will win the National Championship?

YES

1

NO

0

YES

1 Comment
Debra Sun-Mills
0
Debra Sun-Mills

Cuz the ducks are awesome!

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NO

0 Comment
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