Asked by KTVZ

1,429 Votes

Do you plan to buy fireworks?

22%

Yes, I do every year. Yes, I do every year.

78%

No, not this year. No, not this year.

22%

Yes, I do every year.

I tend to buy fireworks every year. My family and I always try to be safe. It's a tradition for us on 4th of July.

I tend to buy fireworks every year. My family and I always try to be safe. It's a tradition for us on 4th of July. Show Less

1 Comment

Virginia Rose Carter

Due to how dry everything is and the fact that I have common sense, I plan on being extra cautious this year with fireworks I purchase. There hasn't been an independence day I haven't celebrated yet in my 48 years, nor will there be one so long as I'm here.

78%

No, not this year.

I will not be purchasing and or igniting fireworks this year. We are in an extreme drought and it's too dangerous.

I will not be purchasing and or igniting fireworks this year. We are in an extreme drought and it's too dangerous. Show Less

14 Comments

Rick Allen

NO and I do not think they should be sole, so many people are NOT responsible and it is too hot, way too hot and dry just asking for trouble. Like the kid a few years ago that started the big Columbia Gorge fire!

Carol Oatman

Never again! its childish.

k san

I don't usually, and don't understand WHY they are being sold when they have been outlawed this year due to the high temps and fire danger. Why were fireworks even sold?? It will only encourage /allow rule-breakers and others who don't give a crap about anything but a few hours of entertainment.

Bruce Sharp

Never do.

tim collins

why I enjoy watching other peoples.

Debra Maffei

No one should be able to buy private fireworks anymore.

Kathy Farr

I believe that individual consumers shouldn't be able to buy fireworks....have believed this for decades.

Oakley Taylor

It is insane that we are allowing fireworks to be sold this years. Too many chances of mishaps by people that don't take proper precautions.

Leslie Ann

I CANT BELIEVE OREGON HAS THE NERVE TO SELL FIREWORKS!! We're already seeing wildfires now. Last year was devastating! We need to STOP the sale FIREWORKS, PERIOD!! The governor is so fricken strict about COVID but when it boils down to helping save Oregon, she is horrid!! Fire departments need to

Leslie Ann

Massachusetts bans ALL FIREWORKS, other states should stand up & ban them too!! Especially those who have major wildfires!!

Leslie Ann

FIRE departments need to protest, STOP ALL PERSONAL FIREWORKS IN THE STATE OF OREGON FOR GOOD!!

Rick Allen

yes exactly!

Alexa Garcia

Celebrating Fourth of July knowing that America is colonized, and people don’t accept it is the main reason. Another is consumerism. Finally, the earth is a heat ball. It’s dry. It is at risk. Last year, a couple of drunk folks launch fireworks at are yard and caught it on fire. All for a post. Nah.

Dianne Price

Too dry!!

Terree Putman

Never do we buy fireworks, they should be banned!!!

dapper dog

I have dogs and it is so miserable for them. I wish they were cancelled here as well as other spots.

Lynn Huntley

This dry and dire conditions for fire, they should be banned.

Asked by Dear Abby

158 Votes

Who should be sent a Mother’s Day card?

56%

Only your mother Only your mother

44%

Any relative who is a mother Any relative who is a mother

56%

Only your mother

4 Comments

Jane

Only your mom! Whether bio or adopt. But how about you go visit? Give her the card in person! But card is nice.

Tina Bouthillier

I only sent cards to my mother and grandmother, they were the only mother figures in my life

Caryn Erdberg

To honor her and show love and care.

Hilary

A mother Should receive a present and/or card from her child (regardless of age). But, it is a really sweet Bonus for mother to receive one from a child not her own!