Which of the following do you think is a greater priority for Louisiana right now--cutting taxes and spending, or making sure that there is sufficient funding for addressing the needs of young children?

    Cutting state taxes and spending
    Making sure there is sufficient funding for needs of young children
    Depends
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


We are also interested in when you think government should intervene with parents in raising their children. For each of the following cases, please indicate how far you think authorities should go in dealing with a 10 year old child and his or her parents. First: The child uses drugs and the parents don't do anything about it. Should public authorities...

    Take no action
    Give warnings or counseling
    Take child from the parents
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Second: The parents fail to provide the child with proper food and clothing. Should public authorities...

    Take no action
    Give warnings or counseling
    Take child from the parents
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Third: The child regularly skips school and the parents don't do anything about it. Should public authorities...

    Take no action
    Give warnings or counseling
    Take child from the parents
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Here are some areas of government spending. Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say more, it might require a tax increase to pay for it. Child care for poor children Should government spend:

    Much more
    More
    The same as now
    Less
    Much less
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Child care for all children with working parents Should government spend:

    Much more
    More
    The same as now
    Less
    Much less
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Drug abuse prevention and treatment for children and youth Should government spend:

    Much more
    More
    The same as now
    Less
    Much less
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Health care for children's whose families don't have health insurance Should government spend:

    Much more
    More
    The same as now
    Less
    Much less
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Housing for poor families with children Should government spend:

    Much more
    More
    The same as now
    Less
    Much less
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


Preschool programs for children like Head Start Should government spend:

    Much more
    More
    The same as now
    Less
    Much less
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


When it comes to children who have been found guilty of a crime, which of the following comes closest to your view:

    Locking up youthful offenders sends a message to other youthful offenders that will make them think twice before committing a crime.
    A system that does little more than lock up youthful of fenders and doesn't provide rehabilitation or preventative programs will only lead to more crime.
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


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?

    Very closely
    Somewhat
    Not Very Closely
    Not at All
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


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?

    Few Big Interests
    Benefit of all
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


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?

    Good Deal
    Some
    Not Much
    Don't Know / Not Available
    Refused


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.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available
    Refused


I understand why people would disagree with my perspective on this issue.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available
    Refused


Discussions - even those that involve serious disagreements - should be an important part of the political processes.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available
    Refused


Democracy requires hearing from all sides of a political issue, even those with unpopular views.

    Strongly agree
    Agree
    Neither agree nor disagree
    Disagree
    Strongly disagree
    Don't Know/ Not Available
    Refused


What is your political party affiliation?

    Republican Party
    Democratic Party
    Independent
    Other
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


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:

    Very liberal
    Liberal
    Somewhat liberal
    Moderate
    Somewhat conservative
    Conservative
    Very conservative
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:

    Very liberal
    Liberal
    Somewhat liberal
    Moderate
    Somewhat conservative
    Conservative
    Very conservative
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?

    White
    Black
    Asian
    Hispanic
    Native American
    Mixed race
    Other
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


What is the highest level of education you have received?

    Grade school
    High school diploma/GED
    Vocational/Technical Degree
    Associates Degree
    Bachelors Degree
    Masters Degree
    PhD/MD/JD
    Other
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


What was your age on your last birthday?

    17 or Younger
    18-24
    25-34
    35-44
    45-54
    55-64
    65-74
    75-84
    85 or older
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


What is your marital status?

    Single
    Married
    Divorced/Separated
    Widowed
    Other
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


What is your total 2005 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.

    $10,000 OR LESS
    $10,001-$20,000
    $20,001-$30,000
    $30,001-$40,000
    $40,001-$50,000
    $50,001-$60,000
    $60,001-$70,000
    $70,001-$80,000
    $80,001-$100,000
    $100,001 OR MORE
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused


Gender

    Male
    Female
    Don't know / Not available
    Refused
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