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Do you agree with the charges for online threats?
13 On Your Side Asked by 13 On Your Side
4/30/2026

Do you agree with the charges for online threats?

77%
Yes WINNER

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23%
No

0

77%
Yes

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23%
No

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Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?
ABC 17 News Asked by ABC 17 News
376 Votes

Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?

Yes

6

No

5

Yes

Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?
The Boone County Commission has expressed a desire for a sales tax on online purchases and the Columbia City Council will vote soon on whether to put such a tax on the ballot.
The Boone County Commission has expressed a desire for a sales tax on online purchases and the Columbia City Council will vote soon on whether to put such a tax on the ballot. Show Less
4 Comments
Cherylene Lee Gaines Ramos
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Cherylene Lee Gaines Ramos

Yes, I try to purchase everything locally, but when I have to arm chair shop, it would still benefit our community if it was implemented.

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Jack L
1
Jack L

If local mom and pop stores have to charge a sales tax, then internet stores should have to charge them too. Or else eliminate sales taxes on all stores. We need a level playing field for our retailers.

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Max
1
Max

I would prefer to support our local businesses, than Amazon and E-bay. I think Jeff Bezos is a Socialist, and every time you help him, you hurt yourself and your country. Jeff Bezos's net worth is 201.7 billion USD.

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TRUMP 2024
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TRUMP 2024

Please do I live in Columbus over 50 years I have recently moved to a county over I do not shop in Columbia when I built my new house my contract I said do not buy anything in Boone County because of the taxes and because of everything about Colombia

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No

Would you vote for a local tax on internet sales?
Local governments have had trouble getting approval for such taxes amid voters' anti-tax sentiments.
Local governments have had trouble getting approval for such taxes amid voters' anti-tax sentiments. Show Less
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Lisa Gore
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Lisa Gore

Unconstitutional...

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Are you doing your Christmas shopping in-store or online more?
ABC 17 News Asked by ABC 17 News
164 Votes

Are you doing your Christmas shopping in-store or online more?

In-Store

0

Online

2

In-Store

Are you doing your Christmas shopping in-store or online more?
With in-store shopping, I can make sure I get the item I want now without waiting to see if it will show up in time due to supply chain shortages online. I also don't have to wo... Show More
With in-store shopping, I can make sure I get the item I want now without waiting to see if it will show up in time due to supply chain shortages online. I also don't have to worry about porch pirates stealing my purchases. Show Less
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Online

Are you doing your Christmas shopping in-store or online more?
I can buy what I want online and not worry about coronavirus. I also haven't had any issues with shipping delays.
I can buy what I want online and not worry about coronavirus. I also haven't had any issues with shipping delays. Show Less
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Vernon Taylor
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Vernon Taylor

Less safe in-store...

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Red
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Red

I am just lazy......

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