Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

Asked by ABC 17 News

656 Votes

Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

Some conservative politicians and business owners are arguing just that. They say the extra federal pandemic unemployment benefits make it more lucrative for some people NOT to ... Show More

Some conservative politicians and business owners are arguing just that. They say the extra federal pandemic unemployment benefits make it more lucrative for some people NOT to work, making it hard to find employees. Show Less

8 Comments

Max

Yes, It's even difficult to find people to remodel or repair homes.

Grumpy Old Man

Too many businesses are finding it difficult to hire employees. Allowing more illegals into the country to fill the employee gap is NOT the answer..

Logan Motley

I've heard people actually say, "I'm not going back to work when I can make more money sitting at home."

Alex007

WOW, almost like people were not paid enough to begin with, sure people don't want to work if they are not paid what their work is worth

Harry D

Liberals want people to be dependent on government handouts. Easier to buy votes that way so Liberals can stay in power and line their pockets with corruption. 10% for the Big Guy don't you know.

Logan Motley

That's why trump tried so hard to get the 2000.00 stimulus checks and unemployment expansion passed before he left office because he's a closet liberal🤣🤣

Max

Right answer.

Charlotte Austin Goodell

To many people are bringing more in on unemployment then they were in their paychecks or for some it's about the same as they were making when working but on unemployment the benefit is they get to stay home for the same amount of money and for some they gained the benefit of no daycare costs.

Elizabeth Spalding

Yes, but this is not as bad as what it sounds like. Unemployment benefits can help with frictional unemployment. In addition, it can allievate cyclical unemployment social costs that increase with joblessness, like crime, discouraged workers leaving the labor force, family health etc.

23%

No

Supporters of the benefits argue they're needed to help individuals and families stay afloat during an ongoing pandemic. Some say the problem might be that wages are too low, no... Show More

Supporters of the benefits argue they're needed to help individuals and families stay afloat during an ongoing pandemic. Some say the problem might be that wages are too low, not that the benefits are too high. Show Less

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Are you noticing fewer distracted drivers on the roads?

Asked by ABC 17 News

211 Votes

Are you noticing fewer distracted drivers on the roads?

3%

Yes Yes

97%

No No

3%

Yes

A state law banning types of distracted driving took effect last year.

A state law banning types of distracted driving took effect last year. Show Less

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97%

No

AAA Missouri estimates that 50% of drivers don't know about the law.

AAA Missouri estimates that 50% of drivers don't know about the law. Show Less

3 Comments

Harry D

Like most drivers, I have one hand holding my fast food, other hand holding my cell phone, a knee on the steering wheel, and rarely look up from my cell phone so I don't know if other drivers are so irresponsible to be driving distracted or not. I certainly don't drive distracted, that's bad. FJB

Faye Friedrich

Many time ppl are seen looking/using phone while driving crossing the line on the road or having to slam on their brakes so they don't hit the car in front of them.

Zaos Gonzolez

Culture isn't legislated.

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

Asked by KTVZ

1928 Votes

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

51%

Yes, least I can do Yes, least I can do

49%

No, too expensive No, too expensive

51%

Yes, least I can do

I'd love to opt for an electric vehicle or something with better gas mileage.

I'd love to opt for an electric vehicle or something with better gas mileage. Show Less

9 Comments

George Pearson

I now own my second hybrid.

k san

If they ever made one that could go longer distances. I have seen only 1 recharging station for such cars at Fred Meyer. To make them attractive, need many more recharging stations. Until then, no thx

Torina Wilson

How about YES!, but it’s too expensive. Therefore, I’ll wait

Kerie Raymond

We have an EV for local & shorter range trips (have gone to Vancourver, WA & Eugene, OR) and a Hybrid for longer range trips. Electricity is $10/month, and nothing once we have PV. No maintenance cost

49%

No, too expensive

Electric vehicles need to be cheaper for me to invest in one. I'm just trying to get from point A to point B on a budget!

Electric vehicles need to be cheaper for me to invest in one. I'm just trying to get from point A to point B on a budget! Show Less

13 Comments

John Merrill

Because I want to make that choice being I'm a free individual in the United States of America. Free to make my own choices and not be told by a dictator governor of the State of Oregon. FDKB.

George Pearson

No one forced me! I love getting 50 mpg while gas guzzlers are paying my share!

Fred Colbern

Government is already controlling you when you drive. Ever stop at a stoplight? That's some university indoctrinated bureaucrat deciding how long you will be made to sit there and wait for his little technocracy to "turn the light green" so you can go.

GT Thomas

I do not want a vehicle liberals try to force on me.

Bob A. Bui

Screwing your kids/grandchildren to own the libs? Nice.

George Pearson

No one is forcing you! Watch something else beside Fox for a change, to get a full picture!

poor turtle

I mean I would but they are too expensive. Honestly I would rather to not drive at all and take the bus everywhere but that isn't currently realistic.

Karen Barker Rouse

Can’t imagine it would make long road trips easy.

Kerie Raymond

Not easy, but doable! Worth it in the long run.

Douglas E. Wilson

We are being priced out of everything by so called do gooders!

Robert Northrup

If it would meet my needs yes. Unfortunately there are none currently that can.

Christena

I've always wanted a hybrid but having my vehicles paid off it's just not worth it.

dan bob

Although it’s environmentally friendly, it is far too expensive. Perhaps in the future when corporations become competitive in this area and sell vehicles at cheaper prices.

Hugh Jjggh

It’s not that it’s too expensive I just like gas powered cars and I love hearing the engine rev unfortunately kids today will never understand not only what that 3rd pedal is for but also a real car

Heidi Owen

Most people I know cannot afford them, but I'll bet kate brown can....

Kerie Raymond

We were fortunate to buy an EV new with substantial discounts and rebates, credits. $16K for a $34K new car. I don't think it's too expensive.

Ben Wiborg

Expensive or not the power cells are the problem when it come to disposal or manufacture.

Sam Ackerman

NO, I will however buy a vehicle that fits my needs.

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Are unemployment benefits creating an incentive not to work?

77% Yes Yes

23% No No

77% Yes

23% No

Are you noticing fewer distracted drivers on the roads?

3% Yes Yes

97% No No

3% Yes

97% No

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

51% Yes, least I can do Yes, least I can do

49% No, too expensive No, too expensive

51% Yes, least I can do

49% No, too expensive

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

23%

No

3%

Yes Yes

97%

No No

3%

Yes

97%

No

51%

Yes, least I can do Yes, least I can do

49%

No, too expensive No, too expensive

51%

Yes, least I can do

49%

No, too expensive