Congress - SquareOffs

Asked by ABC 17 News

461 Votes

Should assault weapons be banned?

39%

Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39%

Yes. They're made to kill.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that so-called assault weapons should be banned in the aftermath of a shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that so-called assault weapons should be banned in the aftermath of a shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people. Show Less

3 Comments

Letitia DenHartog

They are not useful for hunting, which means ownership of an assault weapon is only for collecting and showing off or to be used as a weapon.

Max

The AR-15 platform is a very popular hunting rifle, and being ignorant of the facts does not make it an assault rifle. Education is required to understand this, you don't have that education.

Adam Schrader

We all have a right to protect ourselves but needing assault rifles is obsurd. Ban them!!!

Anita Grace Ward

There is no good reason for civilians to have assault weapons!

Nolan pusch

in the protection of the country, and for the government can't easily do whatever they want

61%

No. It's my right to own one.

Gun advocates say the Second Amendment gives them the right to own and carry guns, including assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Gun advocates say the Second Amendment gives them the right to own and carry guns, including assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Show Less

9 Comments

Gene Painter

How do you define an assault weapon? Guns that look scary? This call to ban assault weapons is just the first step towards a total gun confiscation. Fear the government that fears your gun!! The Democrats are just a few steps away from being full blown communists. Something is rotten folks!!

Adam Schrader

We can only hope and pray that our government does the right thing by banning these insane weapons. Nobody needs these.

Aaron Steinke

Banning any type of gun is not going to help stop or keep any guns away from criminals or persons wanting to cause harm; it will only keep them away from our law abiding citizens

Jake Williams

They are already banned. AR15s etc are NOT assault weapons. Educate yourselves before spewing forth inaccurate descriptions on the "news". And riddle me this.... If "gun control" and bans work, then why did the latest shooting occur in a place with strict gun control?

Max

It was a gun free zone, this can not possibly happen, more lies from the left.

Will Mason

Banning them will embolden vicious rioters in the future. Assault weapons will be essential during the coming civil unrest. Yes I mean for defense.

stacy Hospital

The guns are not killing people ! People are killing people and they always have and always will.I also believe that they get to much recognition for their murders . Like this guy he was a bully and a loaner .He probably wanted to be noticed!! The reasoning is unknown !!

Max

It is the sane thing to do.It our only protection from an insane government.

Edi Bodine

You can't blame the gun it's the unstable moron behind it. I feel that if an assault rifle wants to be purchased then those who want it must complete and obtain a mental health evaluation by licensed mental health specialist.

Max

But AR-15 rifles are not assault rifles. Citizen can own a fully automatic machine gun legally, but they must possess the required Federal Permit, which costs $200 per year. Knowledge is key.

Adam Schrader

Why does anyone NEED an assault rifle? To assault? To kill? No need at all for them. I'm all for a rifle and deer hunting. Having a handgun by your bed for defense. But an assault rifle is pointless.

Max

First, assault weapon is an incorrect term, they are Armalite Rifles. Assault weapons are guns that can be selected to full automatic, the firearms in question can not do that. It is lies, smoke and mirrors to call these firearms, assault weapons. Adolf Hitler did the same thing in 1939.

Max

When Germany enacted gun control, firearm deaths did decline but, Gas Chamber deaths increased to over 8 Million.

Should daylight saving time be permanent?

Asked by ABC 17 News

384 Votes

Should daylight saving time be permanent?

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

Daylight saving time has advantages, such as it still being light out when most people get off work. And does anyone really look forward to the sleep disruption caused by changi... Show More

Daylight saving time has advantages, such as it still being light out when most people get off work. And does anyone really look forward to the sleep disruption caused by changing the clocks? Show Less

4 Comments

Clif Riggins

I think if nothing else just move it 30 minutes and leave it alone

Max

Yes, it is a no brainer, no chance that it will pass the US House of Representatives, let alone the Senate. So that Briben could Veto it.

Alex Watts

Because I hate it when the sun sets at 5:30.

Lesa Swartwood

I LOVE daylight savings time, and my husband relies on that time in the winter after work to do the farm chores (feeding etc)

23%

No

One big argument works against permanent daylight saving time -- more hours of morning darkness. For many parts of the U.S., sunrise would come after 8 a.m. in the winter.

One big argument works against permanent daylight saving time -- more hours of morning darkness. For many parts of the U.S., sunrise would come after 8 a.m. in the winter. Show Less

4 Comments

Jessica Kuester

I'm the odd one here. in winter months, i like that its darker sooner thats when pretty lights are on the buildings. we enjoy driving around looking at them. Also, we typically aren't outside at night in the winter due to it being so cold.I like it lighter for longer in the warmer months. Swim, ball

TheRealShyMan

Daylight savings is a silly occurrence that we should not be doing. We seem to use and adjust anything we need to, to fit our means. It's just wrong.

Chris Hill

sunrise at 8:30 would mean more school bus accidents. People who think this is a good idea would probably vote for a five day weekend as well.

stacy Hospital

I would like to see our CST constant.

Should everyone get the full coronavirus stimulus payment regardless of income?

Asked by ABC 17 News

189 Votes

Should everyone get the full coronavirus stimulus payment regardless of income?

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

Yes

Many Democrats have pushed for higher income limits before the $1,400 stimulus payments under a package being considered in Congress phase out. The House passed a bill with limi... Show More

Many Democrats have pushed for higher income limits before the $1,400 stimulus payments under a package being considered in Congress phase out. The House passed a bill with limits of $100,000 for individuals and $200,000 for households. Show Less

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63%

No

Republicans have pushed for tighter income-based phase-outs of stimulus payments and President Joe Biden has now told his party to support lower limits. Biden's proposal would p... Show More

Republicans have pushed for tighter income-based phase-outs of stimulus payments and President Joe Biden has now told his party to support lower limits. Biden's proposal would phase out payments starting at $80,000 for individuals and $160,000 for households. Show Less

1 Comment

Barbara Jefferson

Poor people/essential worker need stimulus check nobody else.

Congress SquareOffs

Should assault weapons be banned?

39% Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61% No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39% Yes. They're made to kill.

61% No. It's my right to own one.

Should daylight saving time be permanent?

77% Yes Yes

23% No No

77% Yes

23% No

Should everyone get the full coronavirus stimulus payment regardless of income?

37% Yes Yes

63% No No

37% Yes

63% No

About Congress

39%

Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39%

Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one.

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

23%

No

37%

Yes Yes

63%

No No

37%

Yes

63%

No