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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Has SDG&E done enough to inform the public of Powerlink’s impacts on communities?

Yes
15% (10 votes)
No
85% (58 votes)
Total votes: 68

Are you optimistic that 2010 will be a better year than 2009?

Yes
73% (38 votes)
No
27% (14 votes)
Total votes: 52

Should East County open a shelter for the homeless?

Yes, homeless families and individuals need a safe haven, especially in winter.
77% (59 votes)
No, the homeless can go to a downtown shelter, or be arrested for vagrancy.
23% (18 votes)
Total votes: 77

Should La Mesa amend the Village Specific Plan to allow a proposed 18-story high rise?

Yes, it will be good for the economy and provide more housing.
18% (42 votes)
No, a skyscraper will ruin the character of the downtown village area.
71% (169 votes)
I’m not sure—I need more information.
11% (26 votes)
Total votes: 237

Did you have any damage from this week’s stormy weather?

Yes, major damage
0% (0 votes)
Yes, minor damage
53% (18 votes)
No damage
47% (16 votes)
Total votes: 34

Do you think the economy is turning around in East County?

Yes, I believe the economy is starting to improve.
24% (8 votes)
No, I’m not seeing any economic recovery yet locally.
48% (16 votes)
Not yet, but I hope things will turn around soon!
27% (9 votes)
Total votes: 33

What are your views on the healthcare reform bill passed by the House?

It’s a landmark reform that will help many people afford healthcare.
14% (10 votes)
It’s a good start, but doesn’t go far enough to provide healthcare for all.
38% (27 votes)
It’s too expensive/has other problems.
18% (13 votes)
Government should stay out of healthcare reform.
30% (21 votes)
Total votes: 71

Do you plan on “buying local” this holiday season to keep tax dollars here in our community?

Yes, I’m shopping locally to help support our region
42% (10 votes)
Partially, I’m doing some shopping here and some elsewhere/online
38% (9 votes)
No, I’m spending my holiday dollars elsewhere
13% (3 votes)
I can’t afford to shop this holiday season!
8% (2 votes)
Total votes: 24

Should SDSU restore guaranteed admission for all local students who meet CSU eligibility requirements?

Yes, our local students should have first priority for admissions at SDSU
94% (204 votes)
No, SDSU should not guarantee admission to all eligible local students.
6% (13 votes)
Total votes: 217

Should people be notified if a paroled arsonist is released in a community?

Yes, public safety and fire prevention takes priority over a parolee’s privacy rights.
86% (59 votes)
No, a parolee who served time should be able to start over without neighbors knowing of past crimes.
14% (10 votes)
Total votes: 69
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