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KTVZ
Are "go home" notes on cars with out of state plates appropriate?
Yes, need to leave!
No, it's not okay!
That’s totally rude and unnecessary. There’s plenty of reasons why people need to travel or want to. That’s their right as long as they follow safety practices.
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It all depends on the situation. They might be here on business which needs to be attended. There might not be enough time to wait for the progression to stop
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It's just plain rude and most of these people probably do actually live in Bend. What are visiting people going to do out of town during a pandemic when nothing is open? Not much!
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My friend just moved to Bend and hasn't been able to register his car in Oregon because the DMVs were closed. I think it's rude to leave a note like this not knowing the specific situation.
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I don’t want visitors here right now. I even told my own family to stay home for now- but the notes are a bit passive aggressive. It seems like they’re more likely to be divisive than helpful.
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The out of state visitors have brought the pandemic to our doorstep and is causing our community grief, so asking them nicely to leave is not unacceptable.
ReplyI understand this is an area where "out if towners" come to work and enjoy the beauty of Central Oregon, but we are trying to slow the spread of a deadly virus. Please stay home, if at all possible.
ReplyAnd stay gone.
ReplyHeck ya they need to leave!! Especially during a pandemic and especially if they are from a hotspot area (Cali, Texas) it is common courtesy
ReplyIt's really a shame that we've gotten here, but I do strongly believe that if we put travel restrictions into place here in Bend, we can curb the spread of Coronavirus similar to NYC.
ReplyYES!!! I've actually thought about doing the same and FULLY support this guy! IF this is truly a pandemic then WHY is EVERYONE literally invited to Bend?!? VISIT BEND NEEDS TO STOP! WE'RE FULL!!!
ReplyIt's not just a handful of people visiting. It's thousands of mostly inconsiderate Californians vacationing here, resulting in rising cases and harsher restrictions placed on those that live here.
ReplyEverybody needs to go home and tell this whole pandemic gets handled the right way
ReplyCovid, duh. Leave.
ReplyI don't have a problem with people visiting from "out-of-town" I want tourist dollars here BUT AFTER THE F*ING PANDEMIC IS OVER!!! These people who are here vacationing are selfish, GO THE F* HOME!!!
ReplyFreedom of speech, baby. It is ok to graffiti walls, throw rocks, and push and shove in the name of free speech, so why not a quiet, peaceful note.
ReplyI understand that Bend is a tourist town, it's a fact of life, I've grown up in this town; right now however is not the time to travel or to visit places out of state unfortunately.
ReplyIt's absolutely ridiculous how many people from different states are here in Bend Oregon. I get it, this is a beautiful place to visit. But now is not the time. I agree 100% with this guy's notes
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