Covid19 - SquareOffs

Should businesses be protected from coronavirus-related lawsuits?

Asked by ABC 17 News

123 Votes

Should businesses be protected from coronavirus-related lawsuits?

49%

Yes Yes

51%

No No

49%

Yes

Many Republicans in the Missouri legislature and Gov. Mike Parson support legislation to safeguard businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. They say organizations should no... Show More

Many Republicans in the Missouri legislature and Gov. Mike Parson support legislation to safeguard businesses from coronavirus-related lawsuits. They say organizations should not be punished for trying to help during the pandemic. Show Less

3 Comments

Fredrick Green

We have placed enough on business owners already. Especially small businesses which are the main reason for employment and enjoyment.

Patricia Boggs

If your afraid of the rona, stay home. How would you know where you got ill

HelenHighwater

This time of enduring a pandemic is not the time to skulk about like a predator seeking to profit from frivolous lawsuits. Small businesses have enough strikes against them thanks to the IRS.

51%

No

Many workers' advocates have accused certain businesses, including the meatpacking industry, of not taking proper safeguards to protect workers from coronavirus. They say lawsui... Show More

Many workers' advocates have accused certain businesses, including the meatpacking industry, of not taking proper safeguards to protect workers from coronavirus. They say lawsuits are a way to ensure accountability. Show Less

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Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

Asked by ABC 17 News

226 Votes

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely.

Health orders for Columbia and Boone County require businesses to submit an operating plan to show they're adhering to coronavirus guidelines. Officials say the rules are needed... Show More

Health orders for Columbia and Boone County require businesses to submit an operating plan to show they're adhering to coronavirus guidelines. Officials say the rules are needed to slow down the virus. Show Less

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58%

No. It's government overreach.

The health department shut down a Columbia bar over the weekend for following the health order. Some say this sort of power is an infringement on business owners' rights.

The health department shut down a Columbia bar over the weekend for following the health order. Some say this sort of power is an infringement on business owners' rights. Show Less

3 Comments

Christina Todd

No , They should let businesses open up and if people want to go in those businesses that their choice

Mark Johnson

Business have to make money to employ people. I have never agreed with the mayors stupid ideas about masks. He has destroyed many businesses in town the Executive Center comes to mind. I will remember when it comes time to vote.

Will Mason

Unelected people should not have the power to legislate. Their orders are not law since they have never faced voters.

Have you succeeded in making an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine shot?

Asked by ABC 17 News

284 Votes

Have you succeeded in making an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine shot?

16%

Yes. It's available in my area. Yes. It's available in my area.

84%

No. My doctor is waiting for doses. No. My doctor is waiting for doses.

16%

Yes. It's available in my area.

Vaccine distribution has seemingly been uneven across the state. Some areas are beginning to vaccinate people age 65 and older while others are not.

Vaccine distribution has seemingly been uneven across the state. Some areas are beginning to vaccinate people age 65 and older while others are not. Show Less

2 Comments

Patricia Boggs

It's available and has been offered, I chose no way in heaven for the vaccine

Larry Ewart

I was lucky enough to have an email answered which got me through to make the appointment. Otherwise, the portals are jammed up. total nightmare for sure!

84%

No. My doctor is waiting for doses.

While people age 65-plus are getting the vaccine in some areas, the shot remains unavailable to them in places such as Boone County.

While people age 65-plus are getting the vaccine in some areas, the shot remains unavailable to them in places such as Boone County. Show Less

1 Comment

sheri smith

I managed to get mine and my husband's name on a list at our hospital, but that's it. I haven't heard a word

Covid19 SquareOffs

Should businesses be protected from coronavirus-related lawsuits?

49% Yes Yes

51% No No

49% Yes

51% No

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

42% Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58% No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42% Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58% No. It's government overreach.

Have you succeeded in making an appointment for a coronavirus vaccine shot?

16% Yes. It's available in my area. Yes. It's available in my area.

84% No. My doctor is waiting for doses. No. My doctor is waiting for doses.

16% Yes. It's available in my area.

84% No. My doctor is waiting for doses.

About Covid19

49%

Yes Yes

51%

No No

49%

Yes

51%

No

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach.

16%

Yes. It's available in my area. Yes. It's available in my area.

84%

No. My doctor is waiting for doses. No. My doctor is waiting for doses.

16%

Yes. It's available in my area.

84%

No. My doctor is waiting for doses.