Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

Asked by KTVZ

740 Votes

Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

60%

Yes, because: Yes, because:

40%

No, stay on pace. No, stay on pace.

60%

Yes, because:

Central Oregon's cases are not growing as exponentially as other parts Oregon. We also have more recovered cases and our hospital is not nearly full. People should be able to as... Show More

Central Oregon's cases are not growing as exponentially as other parts Oregon. We also have more recovered cases and our hospital is not nearly full. People should be able to assume their own risk and go back to work. Show Less

10 Comments

Christena

Look at the stats. We are showing that it's reasonably safe to do so. Use caution where needed but don't be paranoid.

Pam W

Oregon rural areas are much safer than the bigger cities. The areas with little cases should be allowed to open slowly.

Dave Voiles

The local and national economy may not recover as it is. This flu is not dangerous for most people. Do you want to make a living and have a future for your children, or hide in fear?

Crystal Anderson

I think opening it in sectors based on demand/Industry is important. Allowing more space in between customers. More cleaning. More open doors, windows and air flow.

Brad Livsey

OH YEAH!! Reopen CO first and watch the Valleyites swarm over the mountain to sneeze and cough on us all, and spread the potent Vallyitus virus. You know?...It's the sneezin' pollen season everywhere!

Bill Boyles

Cases in Oregon have been dropping for the last two weeks. Oregon must open up businesses and get the economy back to normal as soon as possible

Felix Pressler

The numbers reflect that people have been following all the advice; however the reopening should be gradual & people should continue following the advised practices.

Robert Baker

Because there's no cases in jefferson or crook county. It's time to start opening things back up responsibly!

Tom Hamper

All of eastern Oregon and rural areas should open. This is killing to many small towns unnecessarily

Pam Mefford

As long as CO residents act in moderation, relaxing constraints should be considered.

40%

No, stay on pace.

Oregonians need to stay TOGETHER in their COVID-19 response and efforts. It's already hard enough to keep people on the same page.

Oregonians need to stay TOGETHER in their COVID-19 response and efforts. It's already hard enough to keep people on the same page. Show Less

8 Comments

Michele Hammer

If we open for business before the rest of the state then we will have an influx of people coming from larger urban areas increasing the threat of infection

Gabe West

No too many cases

sharder8

NO! Too many new cases and too many total cases! Counties with 5 or less total cases should be the first to re-open. After that, work the way up to the counties with more population and with more.

Kevin Crabtree

What Cases There are hardly any Educate Yourself

Lynn Huntley

You open up now, everyone from the other side of the state will be over here with their bugs. And they will be more than happy to share them.

Tracy Thompson

Absolutely not! Money can be replaced but people can not. If you are willing to loose your life, a family member, neighbors or friends by all means go mingle with all the travelers who will folk here.

k san

Are ya'll nuts? Of course not. We in CO haven't had a bad experience with Covid and no deaths only because we have been careful and social distancing. That can all be erased if we open too soon.

Kathy Frazier

I agree that if you open early, the rest of the state will head this way. We need to stay the course so we don't backslide and have to start over.

Gloria Watt

Disabled & elderly, husband & I would like to continue to LIVE in our Central Oregon slice of heaven. The tourism small business we've built is now destroyed. Still, people's lives are more important!

Should the U.S. open the strategic oil reserves to lower gas prices?

Asked by KTVZ

293 Votes

Should the U.S. open the strategic oil reserves to lower gas prices?

47%

Yes! Yes!

53%

No! No!

47%

Yes!

We need lower gas prices!

We need lower gas prices! Show Less

5 Comments

Gabe West

Biden needs to open the keystone pipeline and resume oil exploration

Paul Owen

The strategic oil reserves are for times like this. We should also keep an eye on the oil companies and make sure they are not making extreme profits off the backs of the American citizens. After all that petroleum is being pumped from American taxpayers land that has been leased to these oil co.

Gabe West

Biden needs to resume oil exploration and open the keystone pipeline

Greg Moore

No, the reserve is not for time like this, it is for times when we don't have oil available. We do have oil available now, and a LOT of oil available. It is just that Biden (and pseudo-environmentalists) don't want us to use it.

Nik Myles

The US shouldn't be relying on foreign sources of energy when we have more than enough to be energy independent again. We were energy independent just over one year ago. But that ended on day one of this administration.

Steven Huillet

Absolutely! Prices are way too high! Just another attempt of oil companies taking advantage of a big situation like in the 1970's.

Gabe West

Bide the keystone pipeline and resume oil exploration

Greg Moore

Explain why oil companies would not provide as much oil as possible at a time when prices are sky high. No, the prices are high due to speculation of shortage, given Biden's refusal to open up the spigot (the oil leases he claimed unused are not proven, exploration still necessary. ANWAR is KNOWN

Loretta Jones

Price is getting ridiculous. Average working person can't afford commuting to and from work.

Gabe West

Biden needs to resume oil exploration and the keystone pipeline

53%

No!

It's only used for an emergency.

It's only used for an emergency. Show Less

5 Comments

Matt Cyrus

We may need our reserves for war before this is over. Increase supply and lower costs by reversing Biden's orders and policies. https://americansforprosperity.org/biden-policies-raising-gas-prices/?fbclid=IwAR3jOvKpxrWnyT1iz2JrBflODu-aV7aHZdj_B4JgTndUI-8XFvAwXp3M1Jw

David Tucker

Absolutely not. Oil prices (and therefore gas prices) would drop dramatically if Congress would just reverse the disastrous executive orders Biden has put into effect restricting U.S. oil production.

Greg Moore

Why tap into a reserve that is meant for when Oil is unavailable? We have plenty of oil available, it is just that irrational environmentalists don't want us to use it: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/2022/03/07/greenpeace_environmentalism_allowed_putin_to_invade_ukraine_820399.html

Ben Hargis

Don't waste the reserves......open the keyst one pipeline, increase production and exploration in the West

John Philo

OPEN THE KEYSTONE PIPELINE!

Gabe West

Amen

Do you think home buyers should be able to send letters to sellers?

Asked by KTVZ

378 Votes

Do you think home buyers should be able to send letters to sellers?

72%

Yes, they should be able to! Yes, they should be able to!

28%

No, I don't think it's fair! No, I don't think it's fair!

72%

Yes, they should be able to!

It's a good way to explain why someone is the best candidate.

It's a good way to explain why someone is the best candidate. Show Less

7 Comments

Amanda Wallace

These letters allow people who can't financially compete with investors the opportunity to stand out.

Rob Mozz

It's your property, you should be able to use whatever information you want to decide the sale. Say I'd rather sell my property to a local family instead of a corporate developer that should be my choice.

Sussie Due

Yes they should. That is how I sold a piece of real estate I had. Happened four years ago. Was given a higher offer from a developer but I went with the people that sent me the letter. I was able to pick who was going to live next door to me. Have never regreted it. They are the best neighbors!

k san

Why not???

Ben Hargis

Who cares? How is it not fair? Anyone can write a letter. Just another issue liberal politicians waste time and money on.

Robert Northrup

We have a Democrat controlled legislature that thinks it should have total control over our lives even to the extent of taking away our freedom of speech.

Gabe West

Good idea!

28%

No, I don't think it's fair!

These letters can discriminate against potential buyers.

These letters can discriminate against potential buyers. Show Less

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KTVZ

Should Central Oregon reopen before the rest of the state?

60% Yes, because: Yes, because:

40% No, stay on pace. No, stay on pace.

60% Yes, because:

40% No, stay on pace.

Should the U.S. open the strategic oil reserves to lower gas prices?

47% Yes! Yes!

53% No! No!

47% Yes!

53% No!

Do you think home buyers should be able to send letters to sellers?

72% Yes, they should be able to! Yes, they should be able to!

28% No, I don't think it's fair! No, I don't think it's fair!

72% Yes, they should be able to!

28% No, I don't think it's fair!

60%

Yes, because: Yes, because:

40%

No, stay on pace. No, stay on pace.

60%

Yes, because:

40%

No, stay on pace.

47%

Yes! Yes!

53%

No! No!

47%

Yes!

53%

No!

72%

Yes, they should be able to! Yes, they should be able to!

28%

No, I don't think it's fair! No, I don't think it's fair!

72%

Yes, they should be able to!

28%

No, I don't think it's fair!