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1 Home About How To Comment Interactives Topics View Louisiana Public Square! LOUISIANA PUBLIC SQUARE Main About Topics Current Topic Blog Resources Results Bios Contact Survey How closely would you say that you follow news on state government and public affairs in Louisiana? Would you say follow the news very closely, somewhat closely, not very closely or not at all? Of the following problems, which do you think is the SINGLE most important problem facing the state of Louisiana? What do you think is the the second most important problem facing the state of Louisiana? What do you think is the the third most important problem facing the state of Louisiana?

2 How much confidence would you say you have in state government to effectively address this problem? Would you say you are very confident, somewhat confident, not very confident, or not at all confident? Here are some suggestions for ways to use the state budget surplus. The first set of items assume the money will be used for one-time expenses. Please tell whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Build and repair roads and infrastructure Here are some suggestions for ways to use the state budget surplus. The first set of items assume the money will be used for one-time expenses. Please tell whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Pay off the debt on pension and retirement programs for teachers and state workers. Here are some suggestions for ways to use the state budget surplus. The first set of items assume the money will be used for one-time expenses. Please tell

3 whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Use the money for hurricane-recovery related projects. Here are some suggestions for ways to use the state budget surplus. The first set of items assume the money will be used for one-time expenses. Please tell whether you strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Provide a ONE-TIME tax rebate or tax cut. Now here are recurring budget items which would commit future state funding. Please tell whether you would strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Provide pay raises for teachers in state public schools. Now here are recurring budget items which would commit future state funding. Please tell whether you would strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Provide pay raises for all state employees.

4 Now here are recurring budget items which would commit future state funding. Please tell whether you would strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Provide PERMANENT tax cuts. Now here are recurring budget items which would commit future state funding. Please tell whether you would strongly favor, favor, oppose or strongly oppose each proposal: Provide health care for people without health insurance. Many people think that Louisiana needs stronger ethics legislation in state government, while others think our present laws are strong enough. What about you? Do you think that Louisiana needs stronger ethic laws, or are the ones we have strong enough? Some people argue that the best way to provide affordable homeowners insurance is to reduce state government regulation so that markets determine insurance rates. Others argue state government needs to play a role regulating insurance companies, what about you?

5 Which of the following statements comes closest to expressing your overall view of Louisiana's public health care system for people without insurance? Would you say the government is pretty much run by a few big interests looking out for themselves or that it is run for the benefit of all the people? How much attention do you feel the government pays to what the people think when it decides what to do -- a good deal, some, or not much? Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: I am generally well informed about this show's topic.

6 Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: I understand why people would disagree with my perspective on this issue. Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: Discussions - even those that involve serious disagreements - should be an important part of the political processes. Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements: Democracy requires hearing from all sides of a political issue, even those with unpopular views. What is your political party affiliation?

7 The terms "liberal" and "conservative" may mean different things to people, depending on the kind of issue one is considering. In terms of ECONOMIC issues, would you say you are: Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are: What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself? What is the highest level of education you have received?

8 What was your age on your last birthday? What is your marital status? What is your total 2006 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential. Gender

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