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Governor Brown wants to cut Cal-Fire services for wildfires on lands in East County. How do you feel about this proposal?

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A showdown on tax cuts is looming. What should Congress do about tax cuts?

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This holiday season, do you plan to do more shopping locally or nationally (such as online or catalogs)?

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Who do you support for Governor?

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Developers want Supervisors to amend the General Plan to allow construction of condos in rural areas. What's your view?

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Did you know that it's a felony to carry a 4-inch hunting knife in your pocket?

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Was Reggie Bush right to give back his Heisman Trophy?

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Should the Sheriff provide more timely info to the public about reported stalkings, attempted kidnappings, or stranger assaults?

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Should the County post updates on wildfires, quakes and other disasters on its "emergency" website?

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Should a blood test for drugs and alcohol be mandatory for a driver who causes a fatality accident?

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Should Rep. Hunter agree to debate his opponents before absentee voters start casting ballots?

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Should California reform the approval process for charter schools funded with taxpayer money?

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San Diego now has the lowest number of firefighters of any major city in California. Is it time to raise taxes to assure adequate fire protection?

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What’s your opinion on the U.S. Forest Service approving construction of Sunrise Powerlink?

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Should California help balance its budget by taxing oil extraction, as all other oil-producing states already do?

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Should Padre Dam find a new location for its water project to protect a sacred Indian burial site found on the property?

Yes
55% (35 votes)
No
39% (25 votes)
Not sure
6% (4 votes)
Total votes: 64

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Summer’s here! What are your summer vacation plans?

I’m traveling outside San Diego County.
38% (5 votes)
I’m taking a “stay-cation” at a destination within San Diego County.
38% (5 votes)
I’m not taking a vacation this summer.
23% (3 votes)
Total votes: 13

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Do you support or oppose oil drilling off the California coast?

I support. Our need for oil outweighs the risks. Drill, baby, drill!
46% (57 votes)
I oppose. In light of the Gulf coast disaster, we can’t risk a “spill, baby, spill” here!
54% (68 votes)
Total votes: 125

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Do you support banning “open carry” of plainly visible handguns in public places such as stores, schools and parks?

Yes
44% (71 votes)
No
55% (89 votes)
Unsure
1% (1 vote)
Total votes: 161

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How do you believe California should balance its budget?

I support the Governor’s plan to eliminate Cal-Works & childcare, hike tuitions, and cut in-home care for seniors.
28% (16 votes)
I oppose the Governor’s plan; I support eliminating corporate tax loopholes or taxing oil companies to raise revenues.
47% (27 votes)
I oppose the Governor’s plan; I believe there are better areas to cut spending.
17% (10 votes)
I oppose the Governor’s plan; I support a combination of cuts in services and tax increases.
9% (5 votes)
Total votes: 58

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Should SDSU be required to give priority to local students who meet CSU admission standards?

Yes, keeping college affordable for our local students should be the top priority.
83% (58 votes)
No, SDSU should be able to admit more non-local students and make money off dorm rentals.
14% (10 votes)
I’m not sure--I’m still studying the issue.
3% (2 votes)
Total votes: 70

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Do you support Arizona’s new immigration law?

Yes, police should ask for documentation from any suspected undocumented immigrants.
48% (140 votes)
No, this could lead to racial profiling and detention of innocent citizens and legal immigrants.
52% (153 votes)
Total votes: 293

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How did the earthquakes impact you?

Major or moderate damage
0% (0 votes)
Minor damage
5% (2 votes)
No damage, just shook up
88% (36 votes)
Quakes? What quakes?
7% (3 votes)
Total votes: 41

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Will the healthcare bill signed into law help you, your family, or your business?

Yes
48% (34 votes)
No
48% (34 votes)
I’m not sure
4% (3 votes)
Total votes: 71

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With teacher layoffs & class size increases due to CA budget cuts, do you support a parcel tax increase to fund local schools?

Yes
35% (18 votes)
No
65% (33 votes)
Maybe
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 51

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Should law enforcement do more to warn the public about sexual predators living in communities?

Yes
90% (26 votes)
No
7% (2 votes)
Don't know
3% (1 vote)
Total votes: 29

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Is there enough oversight of wind farms to protect public safety and/or wildlife?

Yes
35% (18 votes)
No
58% (30 votes)
Not sure
8% (4 votes)
Total votes: 52

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Should SDG&E be required to move its Sunrise Powerlink route out of Lakeside’s El Monte Valley?

Yes, Lakesides’ getting burned! Fire hazards and view damage are too severe.
45% (29 votes)
No, Lakeside residents should “get over it” and live with the high-voltage lines.
9% (6 votes)
Who needs Powerlink? Scrap the line--let’s use locally-generated, green power instead.
46% (30 votes)
Total votes: 65

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Do you believe President Obama’s proposals in his State of the Union speech will help small businesses and families?

Yes
58% (122 votes)
No
38% (81 votes)
Not sure
4% (9 votes)
Total votes: 212

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