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• President Obama signed new guidelines for drones Thursday after the administration revealed a 4th American was killed in drone strikes abroad. Should the US be able to target Americans suspected of terrorism?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Not sure

• A bill in Connecticut would require written consent of family members of the Sandy Hook School victims before certain records concerning the shooting, such as photos, 911 calls, and videotapes, are publicly released. What do you think?

  • 	I agree
    	I disagree

• Kieran Shanahan, Secretary of the NC Department of Public Safety, is taking a leave of absence from his law firm following questions about potential conflicts of interest. Do you see a conflict?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Supporters of a bill providing public money to low-income families to attend North Carolina private or religious schools say passing the measure would help give all students the prospect of succeeding in life. Do you support the measure?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Republicans in our state want to shift the State Bureau of Investigation from oversight of Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper to an agency under Governor Pat McCrory's review? Do you agree?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	I don't know

• The Powerball jackpot climbed to $600 million- the largest prize in the game's history. Are you buying a ticket for the Saturday drawing?

  • 	Yes. Can't win if you don't play.
    	No. Not this time.
    	I never play the lottery.

• The average amount of student loan debt for college graduates is about $25,000. Do you think paying for a college degree is worth the payoff you get with a better job and higher income?

  • 	Yes, for a bachelor's degree or higher
    	Yes, for an associates or professional certification
    	No

• New Bern Mayor Lee Bettis says he will step down for 2 months after a DWI charge this week to take care of his family. Alderman Dana Outlaw says he should resign. Do you think Mayor Bettis should resign?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Not Sure

• The NC Highway Patrol stopped providing free wreck reports at county offices, and says the DMV ordered they be available for $5. Do you think you should have to pay for the reports?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• The NC House approved a bill outlawing contracts requiring union hiring. Democrats say the bill violates the National Labor Relations Act. Do you agree contracts should never require union workers be hired?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• A bill allowing NC hunters to use noise suppressors on rifles or shotguns to protect hunters' hearing goes to the House. Opponents say its dangerous for nearby loggers or children. Should hunters be able to use suppressors?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Some Republican lawmakers want to end runoff elections that usually draw less than 10% of NC voters, and allow the top vote getter to win a party's primary no matter what. Currently, a candidate must get at least 40%. Should NC end runoffs?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Gov. McCrory wants to redirect $120 million a year from secondary road maintenance to capital projects. The Transportation Secretary says it will create 66,000 jobs over 10 years. Opponents fear rural roads will be neglected. Do you like the plan?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• A new NC bill would allow law enforcement to check immigration status during traffic stops or arrests, and detain suspected illegals for up to 24 hours to check their status. Some say it's racial profiling. Do you think it is?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• A federal judge ruled the morning after pill should be sold over the counter with no age restrictions. Right now you need a prescription if you are 16 or under. Do you agree with the judge's ruling?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Some state senators say parents shouldn't receive personal tax exemptions up to $2,500 for an adult son or daughter registered to vote at any address other than the taxpayer's. Do you support the bill?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• The NC senate approved a bill to repeal the Racial Justice Act so executions can resume. The act prompted a flood of appeals to death sentences, and there have been no executions in NC since 2006. Should the Racial Justice Act be repealed??

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Some NC legislators want to require social service workers to perform criminal checks on welfare and food stamp requests. Some say it's a confidentiality violation. Should DSS workers be responsible to report if an applicant has outstanding warrants?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• The state supreme court banned sweepstakes games 3 months ago, but gaming cafes remain open around the state. Local agencies are enforcing the ban, but should the state make it more of a priority?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• NC Republican legislators filed legislation this week to curb early voting from 2 1/2- weeks to 1 1/2. Should the early voting period be scaled back?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Early Voting Should Be Eliminated

• McCrory's budget proposal released this week would spend $143 million less next year for the UNC system. A senator says the senate will likely consider reducing campuses from 17 to 14 or 15. Do you think this is a good way to make up the budget gap?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• N.C. won't issue driver's licenses with pink stripes to some illegal immigrants after criticism it's stigmatizing. The state will issue licenses Monday saying "Legal Presence No Lawful Status" in red letters. Is it a good idea?

  • 	Yes
    	No. The licenses should have a pink stripe.
    	Licenses shouldn't be issued at all to illegal immigrants.

• A Florida state senator filed a bill requiring a 2-hour anger management class before buying ammunition, and the class would have to be taken every 10 years. Do you think it's a good idea?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• North Carolina's NAACP leader says Republican attempts to require photo ID to vote is like having a poll tax. Republicans say they want a bill that offers free IDs to people who don't have them. Should free ID's be offered?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Photo ID should not be required at polls

• Republicans are working again to require voters to show photo ID at the polls after a bill in 2011was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue saying it would erode voting rights. Do you think you should have to present a photo ID to vote in person?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• A NC senate bill filed this week would allow private and parochial school administration to approve staff to carry a firearm, tear gas, or stun gun if the person has a concealed weapons permit and is trained. Do you think this is a good idea?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Only non-lethal weapons should be allowed

• Emerald Isle Public works says small carry out bins are overflowing so the town is requiring homeowners to buy 40 gallon roll out recycling containers. Would you buy a bigger bin to get recycling service?

  • 	Yes. I think it is fair.
    	No. The town should pay for it.

• A NC driver's license set to be issued in March to some illegal immigrants has a bright pink stripe with bold words "NO LAWFUL STATUS" raising concerns about stigmatizing those who show it. Should the licenses be issued with the pink stripe?

  • 	Yes. Issue with stripe.
    	No. Issue without stripe.
    	Do not issue license at all.

• Are you looking forward to possible snow Saturday?

  • 	Yes. Bring it on!
    	No. I'm ready for spring, summer.

• The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing driver's licenses to immigrants brought to the US illegally as minors who qualify for work papers starting March 25th. Do you think this is a good idea?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Not Sure

• Are you spending quality time outside this weekend?

  • 	Yes, I'm glad there's no blizzard here
    	No, It's too cold for me

• Sometimes inmates are released temporarily to attend family funerals. Do you think this is OK?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Depends On Situation/ Crime Committed

• The NC school board approved a statement opposing corporal punishment, but didn't ask for it to be outlawed. It is still allowed in at least 9 NC counties including Onslow. Should students still be paddled at school?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• A 25-year-old freestyle snowmobiler injured in a crash at the Winter X Games died Thursday morning. ESPN says it will review the event. Do you think the X Games are too extreme and should be changed to keep athletes safer?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• An advisory panel is asking the FDA to put tighter restrictions on hydrocodone to label it as a drug with high abuse potential. Drugs like oxycodone and morphine are already classified under this label. Should the FDA change the drug's label?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Not Sure

• We got snow across parts of the east that caused some traffic issues. Are you happy you got to see snow?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	I didn't see it

• Some N.C. legislators are discussing banning lottery ticket sales to people who receive public assistance or are in bankruptcy. Do you think it's a good idea?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Not Sure

• N.C. had its deadliest week of the flu season last week with 9 deaths. Doctors say it's not too late to get a flu shot, especially for people at high risk. Did you get vaccinated?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Did you buy or do anything to prepare for possible snow? Change flights? Buy bread and milk?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Most public N.C. high schools and middle schools have cops on campus, but only about 1% of elementary schools have a full-time campus officer. Do you think all elementary schools should have an armed officer?

  • 	Yes
    	No

• Craven Community College will accept the federal grant: Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys. Congressman Walter Jones says it's a waste of taxpayers' money to promote Islamic culture. Do you think the college should accept the grant?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Only if there's equal exposure to books about Christianity

• The state of North Carolina is appealing a federal judge's ruling saying it can't offer anti-abortion license plates unless it also makes pro-choice plates available. Do you think NC should offer the "Choose Life" plate?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Only If A Pro-Choice Plate Is Offered

• "Men's Health" magazine says you might score a better deal on a gym membership in February or March after the rush of new memberships dies down. Have you joined a gym this month?

  • 	Yes
    	No, but I plan to soon.
    	No. I'm not paying for a gym membership.

• In the wake of the Newtown shooting some say teachers and staff should be armed. Some states already allow it for staff with concealed weapon permits. Do you think teachers and staff should be allowed to have guns at school?

  • 	Yes
    	No
    	Not Sure

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