Many people think that Louisiana needs stronger ethics legislation in state government, while others think our present laws are strong enough but we need better enforcement of existing laws. What about you? Do you think Louisiana needs stronger ethic laws or better enforcement of existing laws?

Please tell whether you think it is a good reason for strengthening ethics laws, a bad reason, or whether you haven’t thought much about it?

Strengthening ethics laws will improve Louisiana’s national image for corruption. 

Strengthening ethics laws will enhance economic development efforts and make it more likely that companies will consider Louisiana when they decide where to locate.

Strengthening ethics laws will make it more likely that elected officials will act in the public interest.

Thinking now specifically about the enforcement of state ethics laws, how much confidence do you have that these laws can be enforced in a fair, nonpartisan manner? Would you say you are very confident, somewhat confident, not very confident, or not at all confident?

Who do you think should enforce ethics laws?

As you may be aware, one of the issues in the legislative debate over ethics laws has been a question about who the law should apply to. As the legislature considers tightening existing laws, do you think any news restrictions should apply to?

Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statement:

Unethical politicians can always find ways around any new ethics laws.

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.

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