Health orders - SquareOffs

Should non-elected officials be able to issue health orders?

Asked by ABC 17 News

372 Votes

Should non-elected officials be able to issue health orders?

40%

Yes Yes

60%

No No

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Yes

Those who support the power argue these officials best know how to protect public health because it's their area of expertise.

Those who support the power argue these officials best know how to protect public health because it's their area of expertise. Show Less

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No

A Cole County judge ruled last week that such orders from non-elected officials were unconstitutional. Attorney General Eric Schmitt has sued local governments over health orders.

A Cole County judge ruled last week that such orders from non-elected officials were unconstitutional. Attorney General Eric Schmitt has sued local governments over health orders. Show Less

3 Comments

Larry Sabulsky

Because they have no authority over the public.

Lisa Gore

They are not elected representatives of our constitutional rights not to enter into a health care system of our own God-Given Free Will of choice.

Max

No one has the right, to override anyone's Constitutional Rights.

Should Columbia and Boone County put new coronavirus health orders in place?

Asked by ABC 17 News

751 Votes

Should Columbia and Boone County put new coronavirus health orders in place?

51%

Yes Yes

49%

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51%

Yes

The coronavirus is experiencing a resurgence in Mid-Missouri, with cases in some areas approaching numbers not seen since the winter peak of the pandemic.

The coronavirus is experiencing a resurgence in Mid-Missouri, with cases in some areas approaching numbers not seen since the winter peak of the pandemic. Show Less

1 Comments

Susie Hunt

Spike is now occurring locally and Delta Strain is more contagious.

Susie Hunt

Lets see, it used to be the reflex reaction was not worse than the flu, so now its no worse than a common cold, I guess pretty soon it will be getting the Covid is good for you.

Max

The Delta strain is not as dangerous as a common cold, and the liberals are screaming that the sky is falling.

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No

Boone County leads the state in vaccination rate, with more than 50% of its residents receiving at least one dose of vaccine. Most people in the county's hospitals are from else... Show More

Boone County leads the state in vaccination rate, with more than 50% of its residents receiving at least one dose of vaccine. Most people in the county's hospitals are from elsewhere. Show Less

4 Comments

R Keith Grizz Hoffman

These orders are killing businesses!

Jolene Cleveland

Why pay for people who does not want the shot

Niki Goldenstein

No they need to stop the shit

Are you changing your habits as more COVID-19 cases rise in Mid-Missouri due to the Delta variant?

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457 Votes

Are you changing your habits as more COVID-19 cases rise in Mid-Missouri due to the Delta variant?

52%

Yes Yes

48%

No No

52%

Yes

I have received the coronavirus vaccine. I will choose to wear a mask and socially distance myself to protect others.

I have received the coronavirus vaccine. I will choose to wear a mask and socially distance myself to protect others. Show Less

2 Comments

Joana Pentlin

Iam vaccinated but I do realize I can still get it or ever pass it to someone else.I have an elder Father that I gave to take care of and it would break me heart if I was to give it to him.He is home bound and it's only 3 people that see him to help reduce the possibility of infection for him!

HelenHighwater

Better safe than sorry.

48%

No

I have gotten the vaccine and don't need to wear a mask or socially distance.

I have gotten the vaccine and don't need to wear a mask or socially distance. Show Less

3 Comments

Will Mason

Didnt change in 2020 why change in 2021?

Aaron Wayne Williams

Wore a mask and practiced what was preached...got it anyways

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Health orders SquareOffs

Should non-elected officials be able to issue health orders?

40% Yes Yes

60% No No

40% Yes

60% No

Should Columbia and Boone County put new coronavirus health orders in place?

51% Yes Yes

49% No No

51% Yes

49% No

Are you changing your habits as more COVID-19 cases rise in Mid-Missouri due to the Delta variant?

52% Yes Yes

48% No No

52% Yes

48% No

About Health orders

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