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?

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...

The parents fail to provide the child with proper food and clothing.

Should public authorities...

The child regularly skips school and the parents don't do anything about it.

Should public authorities...

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:

Child care for all children with working parents.

Should government spend:

Drug abuse prevention and treatment for children and youth

Should government spend:

Health care for children's whose families don't have health insurance

Should government spend:

Housing for poor families with children

Should government spend:

Preschool programs for children like Head Start

Should government spend:

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

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 statement:

I am generally well informed about this show's topic.

Please indicate whether you strongly agree, somewhat agree, neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:

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 statement:

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 statement:

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