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Nathan Butler
The police in this town do very little to solve problems, instead opting to make life difficult for citizens when called.
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Do you think a new policy to address bullying will be impactful at Columbia Public Schools?
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Should the Columbia Police Department use the old IBM building for a new headquarters?
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Are you avoiding graduation crowds in Columbia this weekend?
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Should the Columbia City Council approve an ordinance to keep people off medians?
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Are Columbia city officials doing the right things to reduce violent crime?
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Should the City of Columbia be investigated for DEI-related policies?
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Did the dreary weather ruin your Memorial Day weekend?
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Should Columbia continue curbside recycling even though it's going to the landfill?
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Has gun violence changed the way you see Columbia?
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Should there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?
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Should protesters be arrested and deported?
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Are you sad to see the Sub Shop close?
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Are you happy with the Columbia City Council's approval of Flock security cameras?
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Did you go to any Juneteenth events on Wednesday?
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Do you have concerns about roll cart storage in Columbia?
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Christopher Watson
I have deep respect for Columbia's Police Department, and I believe a think tank like these meetings are the answer to our future.
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Max DeYoung
People who care for their community, are concerned about their community. Those that don't, aren't.
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This year has seen several high-profile incidents, some deadly.
This year has seen several high-profile incidents, some deadly.
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Bonnie C Sandker
I'm afraid to come to Columbia now in the evening. It seems like these gangs are everywhere and don't care who they kill.
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Linda Lavere
I have lived here my entire life and it's only getting worse. Columbia being halfway between STL & KC has always been an issue with gang & drug crime but now it's as though no one values how precious life is. I'm sad & scared living here.
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Christopher Watson
The price of growth is high crime, happens in all Citys that desire to increase. Since we have a lot of people 3/4 a year, things will only get worse because they didn't build the infostructure while they expanded! Growing more only hurts us more.
Angela Field
It seems like every time I read the news around my area, there are shootings every week in Columbia, many times at places I have been or drove by recently. I moved from St. Louis to Callaway county to get away from the violence. I never feel safe in Columbia.
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Are we just hearing about violent crime more than we used to?
Are we just hearing about violent crime more than we used to?
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Trevor Smith
I'm more worried about the conditions that create violence. People can't afford anything right now, and it's really starting to impact people's psyche. We'll continue to see the rise of crime until we deal with the material conditions that create it.
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David Mark Hernandez
COMO does not have a monopoly on violent crime. Until a viable plan to reduce the crime is developed and the underlying problems causing the crime fixed, we will continue to have crime. For those who think this is a liberal issue, WAKE UP! It's not.
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Max DeYoung
Liberal judges have created most of the problem. And Columbia has more crime than most cities it's size.
Vernon Taylor
Chicago, Detroit, New York; all liberal Peoples Republic of China type cities with left wing liberal wunderkinds running the show need to share their secret of gun and crime control. Otherwise, the rest of us just don't have the same kind of "know what I'm sayin."
Christopher Watson
I moved here from Kansas City in 91, and still the crime rate doesn't even come close to what I grew up with, dodgeing bullets since I was eight. If you make new laws, it will only effect the citizens, not the criminals. You can buy a throw away for $50 downtown.
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Max DeYoung
Christopher, you say the price of growth is high crime? I guess you've been buying that new federally illegal class 1 marijuana, that the state is selling. The price of growth, should improve everyone's lives.
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Another person arrested for the Dove Drive murder. KOMO is the only station reporting it. Who are the other stations protecting?
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