Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

Asked by ABC 17 News

202 Votes

Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person. Yes. Too much power for one person.

44%

No. They are the experts. No. They are the experts.

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person.

A group of Republican lawmakers is pushing for legislation that would limit the length of health orders enacted by local officials, such as those meant to control COVID-19. They... Show More

A group of Republican lawmakers is pushing for legislation that would limit the length of health orders enacted by local officials, such as those meant to control COVID-19. They argue that decisions on long health orders should be left to elected officials. Show Less

2 Comments

Jessica Villa

Last time i checked this is still a free country. We do not need the health department following us around telling us how to live. Btw, why isnt your channel covering all the court cases happening with the election? Why are you not covering the thousands of cases of voter fraud?

Isaree1102

The country is at a very fragile state right now, and if a person were to get drunk on power, it could be very damaging to the morale of that community. That's why our government built-in checks and balances into its law making process, unfortunately there are loop holes that can be exploited.

44%

No. They are the experts.

Opponents of the change say health directors are the experts in public health and because of that are the most qualified to make these decisions.

Opponents of the change say health directors are the experts in public health and because of that are the most qualified to make these decisions. Show Less

2 Comments

Lisa Thompson

Local administrations know what is happening in their city/county and should be allowed to enact orders accordingly. (And, except possibly in the case of very small towns, these decisions are not really made by one person - there are others that help create the orders.)

Kimberly Watkins

Plenty of people already ignore mask orders & add to the COVID-19 spread. Many follow the orders BECAUSE there are orders. Many cities and citizens have been slow to react, if they even do, to stopping the virus. Apparently concern for the health of others rates under temporary discomfort of masks.

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8 Votes

Should "ghost guns" be outlawed?

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

Police say the guns, one of which was used in a Kansas City-area school shooting, are practically untraceable and available to anyone.

Police say the guns, one of which was used in a Kansas City-area school shooting, are practically untraceable and available to anyone. Show Less

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75%

No

The weapons, available in kits at gun shows and online, are legal in all but a few states.

The weapons, available in kits at gun shows and online, are legal in all but a few states. Show Less

2 Comments

Zaos Gonzolez

When you get a drivers license, you should also be administered a CCW and a 9mm.

Max DeYoung

No, because blue states give "illegal aliens" drivers licenses, without even having to take a test. Then they use the drivers licenses, as proof to vote.

Max DeYoung

60 Missouri Peace Officers Associations wanted to enforce illegal Federal Firearm Laws. More than 540 Missouri Peace Officers Associations disagreed. This is an attempt to override the 2nd Amendment. It's time to punish criminals, not law abiding Americans. Lets get rid of this phony administration.

Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

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278 Votes

Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

Some are pushing for the U.S. and European Union to ban imports of oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine.

Some are pushing for the U.S. and European Union to ban imports of oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine. Show Less

5 Comments

Sue Bethmann

WE have our own wells- Let's get them open!!!

Belinda Kitchen

Because why should we help the Russians in any way. After all the caused this war . Biden needs to open up our pipelines here in the US!!!!

Max DeYoung

It is the common sense answer, and the humanity based answer. Joe won't do it though. He stands to lose to much personal income.

Justin Ballz

Correct. biden sucks.

Mae Paulo

We only bring in 3% of our fuel from Russia. The gas price hike is not because of the lies politicians are pushing.

Zaos Gonzolez

Ban taxes and public schools.

9%

No

So far the U.S. and EU have resisted such a ban, worrying it would drive up consumer prices too much.

So far the U.S. and EU have resisted such a ban, worrying it would drive up consumer prices too much. Show Less

1 Comment

Vernon Taylor

We need to force oil prices upwards in order to unite behind the president's plan to ensure we all must purchase $60,000.00 electric vehicles, preferably non-American made,

Max DeYoung

Joe would demand we buy them from his blood brother, and joint businessman Xi Jinping. That way Joe gets his 10%.

ABC 17 News

Do local health officials have too much power to enact orders?

56% Yes. Too much power for one person. Yes. Too much power for one person.

44% No. They are the experts. No. They are the experts.

56% Yes. Too much power for one person.

44% No. They are the experts.

Should "ghost guns" be outlawed?

25% Yes Yes

75% No No

25% Yes

75% No

Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

91% Yes Yes

9% No No

91% Yes

9% No

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person. Yes. Too much power for one person.

44%

No. They are the experts. No. They are the experts.

56%

Yes. Too much power for one person.

44%

No. They are the experts.

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

75%

No

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

9%

No