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• The American Medical Association has now classified Obesity as a disease, not a disorder or condition. Do you agree with the designation?

  Yes

  No

• Under details the military laid out Tuesday, women could start training as Army Rangers by mid-2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later. Do you think this is a good idea?

  Yes

  No

• The Supreme Court says states can't require voters to prove they are U.S. citizens before they can use the federal "Motor Voter" law to register to vote. Do you agree with the ruling?

  Yes

  No

• BP will no longer conduct daily tar ball clean-up sweeps on the Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama coast, saying it's not necessary. Beachgoers say they are still seeing tar balls. Should sweeps continue?

  Yes

  No

  I'm not sure

• President Obama OK'd sending weapons to Syrian rebels after learning President Assad's government used chemical weapons to kill opposition forces. Some say the weapons could end up with al-Qaida-linked groups. Should we provide the weapons?

  Yes

  No

  Not Sure

• A federal judge ruled the Plan B Step One emergency contraceptive pill can be sold over the counter with no age restrictions. Should the drug be sold to all ages with no prescription required?

  Yes

  No

• The ACLU filed a lawsuit claiming the NSA's phone surveillance program violates our constitutional rights of free speech, and privacy. Government officials say information collected helps catch terrorists. Is it a violation of constitutional rights?

  Yes

  No

• Are you prepared for a tropical storm this early in the hurricane season?

  Yes

  No

• Chiefs of every military branch told a Senate committee Tuesday they oppose letting prosecutors, rather than commanders, handle sexual assault investigations. Should commanders continue to handle claims of their subordinates?

  Yes

  No

• A former IRS commissioner on Monday urged Congress to set up a joint congressional committee to investigate the IRS’s targeting of Tea Party and other conservative groups. Should there be a bipartisan investigation?

  Yes

  No

  Not sure

• The Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be active and started Saturday. Are you prepared for a hurricane with a kit and plan?

  Yes

  No, but I will by this weekend

  No. I wait until a hurricane is close.

• After 2014 the U.S. is expected to leave behind 8,000- 10,000 troops. NATO is being asked to contribute, but only Germany has promised 800 troops. Do you think the U.S. will be able to pull most troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2014?

  Yes

  No

• A federal judge ruled the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff racially profiled Latinos in its immigration patrols. Do you think Maricopa Co. Sheriff Joe Arpaio's patrols went too far by relying on race to pull over people?

  Yes

  No

  Not sure

• 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

• 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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