Do you think the government should forgive student loans?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
1,401 Votes

Do you think the government should forgive student loans?

Yes!

6

No!

35

Yes!

5 Comments
Eric Hecox
2
Eric Hecox

If this were any other democratic nation in the world there would be no cost for higher education at all in the first place. We are the only free nation that discriminates against people getting a higher education based on wealth.

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Gabe West
Gabe West

And this will cause more inflation and the taxpayers will pay for it

Jake M
Jake M

Agreed, but it goes beyond wealth. Education is an investment in the future of the entire country. Look at most of the other responses here. People who want to destroy the country to protect a bad-haired 80 year old celebrity. Maybe $10K in student loans would have opened their minds

Ed Drahos
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Ed Drahos

Education is the basis of any society. Yet more so in a democracy. If any should wish to vote in a informed manner in a democracy they must support education for everyone. Limiting education, is limiting the vote. And likely why the disinterest in voting. Not even 60% voted in the last election.

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Sanjay
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Sanjay

the govt should not forgive all the loans but for the specific students who are in the economically weaker sections, and with some conditions like - they should not trade their brains to other countries for higher profits but its for the betterment for our country

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Chris
0
Chris

Specifically, expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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Dianne Price
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Dianne Price

They spend years paying them off!! It can put a real strain on their budget!

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Gabe West
Gabe West

This will cause more inflation and cause a deeper recession and the taxpayers will pay for it

Kevin Crabtree
Kevin Crabtree

There is free education Serve your Country get free education and college help We should never give something for nothing that is why we are in this situation.

GT Thomas
GT Thomas

And the promised to pay it back. They are slackers.

Patrick Rogers
Patrick Rogers

These are some of the people who will probably default on other bills and then want taxpayers to bail them out. They signed the contract to repay their student loan and they should be held accountable.

No!

23 Comments
L Daniel
4
L Daniel

It's not fair to the parents who paid for their children's college educaiton nor to the people who have already paid off their student loans. And it will not improve the economy.

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Tamara Watsek
4
Tamara Watsek

Is he trying to bankrupt the country? Worst President in history.

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Jake M
Jake M

Old Trump voter shaking her fist at the sky and asking why her own dreams got thrown out in an unrecyclable ripple bottle 40 years ago.

Dennis Rogers
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Dennis Rogers

I paid mine off. I don't want to pay off others.

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

They racked it up, they should pay for it and NOT the taxpayer!! this is pure misuse of power to solicit votes before the election.

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Jim Hipp
2
Jim Hipp

Pay for your own education. Your not my kid!

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Jake M
Jake M

... and if you had gone to college you would know how to spell you're.

SomewhereAlong Nintyseven
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SomewhereAlong Nintyseven

Taxpayers shouldn't be saddled with debts like this. This is totally unfair to all those who paid off their own debts as well as all those who didn't take out student loans.

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Salli Mc
1
Salli Mc

No, I payed mine. Let's not promote irresponsibility. (Colleges as well as personal.)

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Rebecca French
1
Rebecca French

What is the precedent moving forward? I paid my student loan. Get a job, live within your means, and don't expect the American tax payer to pay your debt. You took the loan out, figure out how to pay it off

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Steven Lawrence
1
Steven Lawrence

How is this fair to all Americans? More division between people caused by goverment

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Jake M
Jake M

Yeah, education bad. Storm capital like our 4 fathers wanted

David Komar
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David Komar

3 Reasons. 1. People took the money and agreed to pay it back. They need to fulfill their agreement. 2. The vast majority of current student debt is for graduate school, not from people getting thier undergraduate degree. 3. Government analysis shows that higher income people would benefit most.

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Mike Roberts
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Mike Roberts

Treatment... What we're currently doing is allowing the addicted to die a slow death. It's time to bring those who are suffering in their addiction into a facility that can determine whether or not you can do life sober on your own or need assistance. Leaving Americans under Tarps is INHUMANE.

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Christena
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Christena

Though we should look at why it's so expensive in the first place, prices have skyrocketed. It's totally unreasonable.

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

He's just buying votes

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Paul Bianchina
0
Paul Bianchina

No one forced the students to take the loans, and now everyone else has to pay for them? The bigger priority is taking the "Print Money" button away from the Democrats!!!

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Kimmy Wasatch
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Kimmy Wasatch

Absolutely not ! What kind of a message does this send, no need to take responsibility for your actions and just a political ploy to buy votes for midterms. Administration said this would happen right away but waited till now. Just like the inflation bill. Slap in the face to working Americans.

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Calvan Mason
0
Calvan Mason

It's not my problem, Biden made it my problem.

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Kevin Crabtree
0
Kevin Crabtree

pay mine back that I already paid

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GT Thomas
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GT Thomas

Senile Biden has no authority for this action.

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Jake M
Jake M

Hello Pot, this is kettle. Have you seen my keys?

Dan Belles
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Dan Belles

A "loan" is an agreement to repay. I attended as I could afford my college education. I paid my kid's way so they could attend without using loans. If someone can't afford their education, they should wait or pause their education.

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Jake M
Jake M

Yeah, the nerve of poor people thinking they have any right to better themselves!

MaryLou R Haffner
0
MaryLou R Haffner

I paid back every penny of the student loans that I took out many years ago. Besides, I question the legality of this being a function of the executive branch of our government.

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Karl LaCalli
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Karl LaCalli

Even though this helps my daughter it does not help this generation with responsibility.

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Kenneth Emmrich
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Kenneth Emmrich

They have lost their minds. No we should not. They don't have any concept of basic economics or personal responsibility. Brandon is only trying to buy votes this November.

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Jake M
Jake M

Isn't the Redmond police department doing anything to track you Proud Boys?

Gabe West
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Gabe West

This will cause more inflaton and futher into a recession!

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Gabe West
Gabe West

And the taxpayers will pay for it

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
2,005 Votes

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

Yes, least I can do

12

No, too expensive

16

Yes, least I can do

7 Comments
George Pearson
4
George Pearson

I now own my second hybrid.

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k san
1
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

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Rachel
0
Rachel

I love my hybrid <3

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Joseph Nelson
0
Joseph Nelson

My next vehicle will be an EV.

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Torina Wilson
0
Torina Wilson

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

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Kerie Raymond
0
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

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No, too expensive

15 Comments
John Merrill
4
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.

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Fred Colbern
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.

George Pearson
George Pearson

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

GT Thomas
4
GT Thomas

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

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Bob A. Bui
Bob A. Bui

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

George Pearson
George Pearson

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

poor turtle
3
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.

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Karen Barker Rouse
2
Karen Barker Rouse

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

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Kerie Raymond
Kerie Raymond

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

Douglas E. Wilson
1
Douglas E. Wilson

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

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Robert Northrup
1
Robert Northrup

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

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Ed Drahos
0
Ed Drahos

The answer itself is explanatory enough. It's too expensive. Yet the charging situation isn't set up to be a reasonable solution. This is because the industry is totally out for reoccurring profits to charge for such electric vehicles. You can blame commercialism for this greed.

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J H
0
J H

Because the majority are NOT truly environmentally friendly! Would consider a hybrid.

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Christena
0
Christena

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

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dan bob
0
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.

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Hugh Jjggh
0
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

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Heidi Owen
0
Heidi Owen

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

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Kerie Raymond
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
0
Ben Wiborg

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

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Sam Ackerman
0
Sam Ackerman

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

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Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
871 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Yes

6

No

5

Yes

6 Comments
Kristi Murdock
1
Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

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robert weber
robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana
0
Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

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Kim Ritchie
0
Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

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Ann Thomas
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Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

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Deborah Albright
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Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

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Nic Secor
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Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

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No

4 Comments
Amanda Jones
1
Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

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Payton Dixson
1
Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

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k san
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k san

No, that's too big a generalization. However, those owners should never let their pet off-leash in those areas.

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robert weber
0
robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

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