Covid-19 - SquareOffs

Should COVID-19 still be an excuse for absentee voting?

Asked by ABC 17 News

205 Votes

Should COVID-19 still be an excuse for absentee voting?

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

Absentee voting has started for Missouri's April elections but voters are no longer able to legally claim vulnerability to the coronavirus as an excuse to get an absentee ballot.

Absentee voting has started for Missouri's April elections but voters are no longer able to legally claim vulnerability to the coronavirus as an excuse to get an absentee ballot. Show Less

3 Comments

Maddie Bird

Until we have herd immunity through vaccination and the other Covid variants under control we should try and prevent spreading the virus. Being Mo is not following best practice in prevention I already know that 50% of us will believe that no modification of behavior or civic functions is necessary

Audrey Shewmaker

Why should people still put themselves at risk for the virus? There are still a lot of people that still don't wear masks.

Max

For people with compromised health issues, Yes. Not for convenience.

48%

No

The increase in absentee balloting and other mail voting is often cited by defenders of unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was rife with fraud.

The increase in absentee balloting and other mail voting is often cited by defenders of unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was rife with fraud. Show Less

3 Comments

Patricia Boggs

No way, i.d. and in person except for our great military

Christopher Watson

I truly don't believe it's nessasary. I am a critical care diabetic with uncontrolable sugars, and I'm insulin resistant. I have been exposed many times to this virus, but haven't gotten sick yet. Besides, the people running the voting places have things well under control concerning healthy voting.

Will Mason

"Unsubstantiated claims" my butt. Many voter fraud claims have been verified. Trying to hide that fact is not helping your cause.

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

Asked by ABC 17 News

519 Votes

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

Downtown Columbia restaurants are holding Restaurant Week. They hope the event will help boost sales that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, case rates a... Show More

Downtown Columbia restaurants are holding Restaurant Week. They hope the event will help boost sales that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, case rates are still declining. Show Less

7 Comments

Carissa Putzkie

Because I like to go in and still down and enjoy my food.

Andrew Baker

Because my work truck doesn't fit in a drive thru and a guy's gotta eat.

Steve TheBmann

Only those with concerns should be avoiding restaurants IMO. It should have been that way from day one.

Will Mason

Your fear mongering has failed.

Patricia Boggs

Why not? Simply put when your sick stay home.

Angela Embree

Because covid numbers are down and it is time to let the economy and business owners recover from the economic loss due to the pandemic.

Nathan Butler

I've recovered from COVID, and therefore am a very low risk for both contraction and transmission.

41%

No

Many people are still wary of eating inside restaurants, where people have to be unmasked to eat and are seated in a common area.

Many people are still wary of eating inside restaurants, where people have to be unmasked to eat and are seated in a common area. Show Less

3 Comments

Debbie Baker

No, double No, and triple Hell No!!!!!! You have all kinds of people moving around, kids running around. People snotting, sneezing, coughing, farting, dirty hands from wiping hand across their nose and mouth and won't go and wash their hands. Folks digging in their behinds and go to get a plate.

Julie Ann Bird

I am high risk being immunocompromised so I don't feel comfortable dinning in yet. If cases of covid-19 continue to decrease, then I would love to eat in a restaurant again.

Andy Miller

COVID.

Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

Asked by ABC 17 News

522 Votes

Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

Case rates are declining fast in Columbia Public Schools. On Monday, a case rate tracked by the district was at less than a third of the level on Jan. 19.

Case rates are declining fast in Columbia Public Schools. On Monday, a case rate tracked by the district was at less than a third of the level on Jan. 19. Show Less

3 Comments

Wendahl Martin

Doctors and medical experts have stated that there is NO data that shows an increase in COVID-19 cases and in school learning, those are FACTS! We can all fall victim to fear mongering but these kids need to be in school. They are the ones that are going to be the next generation doctors and nurses.

Chad Hackman

Why is CPS different then the hundreds of other schools in the are that have been going since August?

Patricia Boggs

Vivid numbers are down, nothing shit down with the flu going around

48%

No

New cases are still being reported every day and the coronavirus remains deadly. Many people argue schools shouldn't be open until students and teachers are vaccinated.

New cases are still being reported every day and the coronavirus remains deadly. Many people argue schools shouldn't be open until students and teachers are vaccinated. Show Less

3 Comments

Debbie Baker

Again they do not have the equipment they need to do so and keep everyone safe. Staff, Students, School Workers

ldc sasa

Teachers should be vaccinated before this happens.

Sarah Norton

We need more vaccine rollout in the community. Getting close but it's still too early. Maybe April or just wait until next fall.

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Covid-19 SquareOffs

Should COVID-19 still be an excuse for absentee voting?

52% Yes Yes

48% No No

52% Yes

48% No

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

59% Yes Yes

41% No No

59% Yes

41% No

Should Columbia Public Schools return to a five-day week?

52% Yes Yes

48% No No

52% Yes

48% No

About Covid-19

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

48%

No

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

41%

No

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

48%

No