Is it time for a major overhaul of the nation's health care system?


Yes, as long as it doesn't include new taxes
24

Yes, any reform would be an improvement
42

No, it will only lead to bigger government
36

No, I'm happy with my insurance & doctors
22

Maybe, depends on the details
20

Note: Results calculated out of 144 votes. The results of this poll are not considered scientific. The opinions expressed in this poll do not necessarily represent the collective views of our community, this newspaper or its management.

Past Polls

Should people who earn more than $200,000 (individuals) and $400,000 (family of 2 or more) pay a state income tax?
Wednesday, April 21, 2010. 10:40AM

All in all, would you say the federal government is having a positive or negative effect on the way things are going in the country today?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010. 10:00AM

Is Big Lots in Yakima a big deal?
Monday, April 19, 2010. 10:00AM

Will you buy tickets to see Elton John at the SunDome?
Tuesday, April 13, 2010. 11:13AM

State Superintendent Randy Dorn plead guilty to a DUI charge. Should he resign?
Saturday, April 03, 2010. 10:10AM

Would you support drilling off the Wash. coast?
Thursday, April 01, 2010. 08:00AM

Who should pay for sidewalks in front of schools and homes in West Valley?
Tuesday, March 30, 2010. 10:16AM

How can state education funding be fixed?
Monday, March 29, 2010. 10:41AM

Have you filled out and returned your Census form yet?
Friday, March 26, 2010. 11:00AM

How will the Huskies do tonight in the Sweet 16?
Thursday, March 25, 2010. 10:00AM

What will the new healthcare reform legislation mean to you?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010. 12:12PM

Do you think state tax hikes will help plug the budget deficit?
Monday, March 22, 2010. 08:00AM

Will you be attending the Home Show?
Friday, March 19, 2010. 08:00AM

How often do you use a hands free device while driving and talking on a cell phone?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010. 08:00AM

Should provocatively-dressed baristas be encouraged to quit their jobs?
Friday, March 12, 2010. 10:58AM

What should the Legislature cut to avoid raising taxes?
Tuesday, March 09, 2010. 12:47PM

Which movie should win the Oscar for "Best Picture"?
Saturday, March 06, 2010. 12:10PM

Should a new multi-purpose stadium be built at the old mill site in Yakima?
Thursday, February 25, 2010. 12:14PM

What's the biggest Olympic story so far?
Monday, February 22, 2010. 09:00AM

What do you think about Tiger Woods' public apology?
Friday, February 19, 2010. 11:41AM

Do you support construction of two new nuclear reactors in Georgia, the first to be constructed since the 1970s?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010. 11:33AM

Will you watch the Vancouver Olympics?
Friday, February 12, 2010. 09:00AM

When did you get your driver's license?
Monday, February 08, 2010. 10:00AM

If you had the money right now, would you buy a Toyota?
Thursday, February 04, 2010. 12:32PM

Should the Yakima City Council more aggressively regulate panhandlers?
Wednesday, February 03, 2010. 11:01AM

Will you support the school levy proposal for your community on Feb. 9?
Monday, February 01, 2010. 11:10AM

Should Yakima County employees give back their pay raises to help resolve county budget problems?
Monday, January 25, 2010. 11:19AM

Wash. marijuana legalization vote has been put on hold, what do you think?
Thursday, January 21, 2010. 10:00AM

Should Wash. restrictions on marijuana be changed
Thursday, January 14, 2010. 10:00AM

Should body scanners be instituted at U.S. airports?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010. 10:57AM