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Should places of worship be allowed to reopen?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
709 Votes

Should places of worship be allowed to reopen?

Absolutely

16

No, too big to open

5

Absolutely

11 Comments
Stan Rowland
2
Stan Rowland

Lots of people worshipping in Lowes, Home Depot, ect. we want to worship together in a church. To assume that we are not going to be careful is a mistake and Jesus did a lot in crowds, takes faith.

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Randy Nash
2
Randy Nash

You bet we have the right to worship!!!!!!

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Michael Miller
Michael Miller

Sure you do.....with your family or by yourself. Do it every day if you like.

Heidi Owen
1
Heidi Owen

Never should have closed.

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Brad Livsey
1
Brad Livsey

Most all business are opening so allowance should be made for churches. It's really up to the individual whether as to the seriousness they accept for health considerations of all. Lord knows, eh?

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Da Vinci Cov
1
Da Vinci Cov

Like Church and Holy Communion, it fills the soul. Walmart, Target, Costco, McDonalds, Marijuana Shops are open so the pres overrides the public health & gov dictators. This is a new Flu & War starts

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Lynn Huntley
1
Lynn Huntley

If we can go to the big box stores, we can go to church. Just practice distancing and wear masks. Socialize at a distance.

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Stephen John Williams
1
Stephen John Williams

The first and most important freedoms in the Bill of Rights is the free exercise of religion. The founders understand that keeping this freedom was essential in keeping all others.

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Christena
0
Christena

Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, .... or the right of the people to peaceably assemble

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Mindy Whaley Fritzie
0
Mindy Whaley Fritzie

I’m sure they will follow safe guidelines

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Richard G
0
Richard G

We don't want to get the virus, but being responsible will allow us to do this right. We are adults, and should not be threatened by the government in this way.

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Richard Dillard
0
Richard Dillard

If people want to kill one another let them, Makes the world less crowded

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No, too big to open

4 Comments
Oakley Taylor
2
Oakley Taylor

It is thoughtless that these people think it's ok to contaminate their fellow citiizens. Jesus gave you a brain; you can worship anywhere.

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Da Vinci Cov
Da Vinci Cov

Work is like going to Church. Some workers were not hired for brains but to fill position.

Janet Rawlings
0
Janet Rawlings

I would think that most churches exceed 50+ people. I think that when any other businesses that would have this amount of people is when churches should also open. Thankfully, we can worship anywhere,

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Da Vinci Cov
Da Vinci Cov

Wars were started based on religion. This is a form of bio warfare yet money makes first responders and essential workers enter the most hazardous places. Enter at your own risk. 1st amendment

Fred James
0
Fred James

God gave you ears and a brain so you could listen to and understand the people with smarter brains than you. But maybe God gave these certain church people dumb brains. IDK.

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Da Vinci Cov
Da Vinci Cov

Depends how one lets dictators command them how they live their limited life on earth. Weakness is why not all run with the big dogs regardless of you believe politicized science or 1st amendment

Lynn Huntley
Lynn Huntley

If you can go to big box stores, you can go to church. They can control the number of people allowed in.

Guy George
0
Guy George

There are many ways to worship without being in the same building. My parents taught me that worship comes from the heart, not the building. Community is important and that is why we need to stay home

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Da Vinci Cov
Da Vinci Cov

You have to balls.

Have you made a plan to vote in this November election?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
400 Votes

Have you made a plan to vote in this November election?

YES

7

NO

2

YES

5 Comments
Art Mesa
1
Art Mesa

Trump is a clear danger to Democracy. I don't think MAGA people actually listen to his "speeches"/rambling offensive tirades of many half-truths.. but also easily disproven outright lies. How anyone can support him at this point, is bizarre.

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Steven Huillet
Steven Huillet

I voted for Trump because of his policies. Harris has none, just the same terrible Biden policies.

Michael Bruner
1
Michael Bruner

You have no rights to complain unless you vote!

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Larry Ewart
0
Larry Ewart

A vote for the Democratic Party is a vote for one party rule. I never felt that way until the Biden administration took over and opened the border to allow so many to come across unvetted. I have never understood why it takes 3 to 5 years to get a green card. Makes no sense.

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Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

Trump for president save America, do you’re research on Harris!

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steven
steven

Do "you're" research?

NO

2 Comments
James Cluster
0
James Cluster

Hell No! that's almost 12 months away! next question please

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Sussie Forrester
0
Sussie Forrester

I dont vote. Its just a way for the government to THINK we have a say. They already have it planned out.

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Would you support the state wide measure 118 to raise business taxes?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
579 Votes

Would you support the state wide measure 118 to raise business taxes?

YES

1

NO

10

YES

1 Comment
Gabe West
0
Gabe West

Raising tax’s on businesses will make them increase prices and they will have to layoff people

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steven
steven

Do you vote twice in elections, too?

Latterdaysaint
Latterdaysaint

So people are voting for it think about it

steven
steven

Then why did you say that you would support it? Duh.

NO

6 Comments
Bud Gavino
1
Bud Gavino

This type of tax will always be passed on to we consumers. Oregonians already pay an income tax. It's another heavy burden on Oregon consumers that will be passed on to us - the increased costs is nothing but a hidden tax.

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Joe Ottlinger
0
Joe Ottlinger

It's a huge tax on everyone. No thanks

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Andrew Shooks
0
Andrew Shooks

This is a sneaky way to get sales tax in place and will add as much as 15% to the consumer's cost for retail purchases.

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Steven Huillet
0
Steven Huillet

Just another way to ruin Oregon.

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David Kline
0
David Kline

It's a hand out to the rich who can afford to live here only 200 days out of the year.

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Latterdaysaint
steven
steven

And yes. Like Gabe.

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