Survey Results

Page: October 2010 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square

1. According to a 2009 estimate by the Pew Hispanic Center, there are 11.1 million unauthorized immigrants living in the United States -of these are 65,000 illegal immigrants in Louisiana. Would you say illegal immigration is a big problem in Louisiana, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all?
	answered question		40
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Illegal immigration is a big problem.		60.0%	24
Illegal immigration is not much of a problem.		22.5%	9
Illegal immigration is not a problem at all.		17.5%	7

2. The state of Arizona recently passed a strict law concerning illegal immigrants in that state. Do you feel Louisiana should implement similar legislation cracking down on illegal immigrants?
	answered question		40
	skipped question		2
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		65.0%	26
No		35.0%	14

3. Do you feel that Louisiana is currently enforcing its immigration laws?
	answered question		38
	skipped question		4
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		36.8%	14
No		63.2%	24

4. What role does racial profiling play in enforcing illegal immigration laws?
	answered question	38
	skipped question	4
		Response Count
[ShowReplies]		38

5. Thinking about illegal immigrants, please tell whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements. Illegal immigration has an impact on crime.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		51.3%	20
Agree		10.3%	4
Neither agree nor disagree		10.3%	4
Disagree		15.4%	6
Strongly disagree		12.8%	5

6. Illegal immigration has an impact on the economy.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		51.3%	20
Agree		33.3%	13
Neither agree nor disagree		10.3%	4
Disagree		2.6%	1
Strongly disagree		2.6%	1

7. Illegal immigration has an impact on healthcare costs.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		59.0%	23
Agree		15.4%	6
Neither agree nor disagree		7.7%	3
Disagree		7.7%	3
Strongly disagree		10.3%	4

8. Illegal immigrants are willing to do jobs Americans are not willing to do.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		30.8%	12
Agree		20.5%	8
Neither agree nor disagree		10.3%	4
Disagree		25.6%	10
Strongly disagree		12.8%	5

9. Illegal immigrants take jobs away from Americans.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		33.3%	13
Agree		28.2%	11
Neither agree nor disagree		7.7%	3
Disagree		15.4%	6
Strongly disagree		15.4%	6

10. Now in thinking about immigration in general, please tell whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements. Immigrants bring a diverse set of skills and educational backgrounds.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		23.1%	9
Agree		35.9%	14
Neither agree nor disagree		15.4%	6
Disagree		12.8%	5
Strongly disagree		12.8%	5

11. On average, immigrants improve the living standards of Americans.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		20.5%	8
Agree		7.7%	3
Neither agree nor disagree		20.5%	8
Disagree		20.5%	8
Strongly disagree		30.8%	12

12. Immigrants are a net drain on federal and state government budgets.
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		43.6%	17
Agree		12.8%	5
Neither agree nor disagree		12.8%	5
Disagree		17.9%	7
Strongly disagree		12.8%	5

13. Immigration is important to the diversity of American culture, reinforcing the idea of the American “melting pot.”
	answered question		39
	skipped question		3
		Response Percent	Response Count
Strongly agree		25.6%	10
Agree		23.1%	9
Neither agree nor disagree		15.4%	6
Disagree		10.3%	4
Strongly disagree		25.6%	10

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14. What is your political party affiliation?
	answered question		32
	skipped question		10
		Response Percent	Response Count
Republican Party		28.1%	9
Democratic Party		21.9%	7
Independent		43.8%	14
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		6.3%	2
Other (please specify) [ShowReplies]			6

15. 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:
	answered question		36
	skipped question		6
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		5.6%	2
Liberal		8.3%	3
Somewhat liberal		2.8%	1
Moderate		16.7%	6
Somewhat conservative		13.9%	5
Conservative		16.7%	6
Very conservative		27.8%	10
Don't know / Not available		5.6%	2
Refused		2.8%	1

16. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
	answered question		37
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very liberal		10.8%	4
Liberal		5.4%	2
Somewhat liberal		8.1%	3
Moderate		27.0%	10
Somewhat conservative		8.1%	3
Conservative		8.1%	3
Very conservative		21.6%	8
Don't know / Not available		8.1%	3
Refused		2.7%	1

17. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
	answered question		37
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
White		56.8%	21
Black		2.7%	1
Asian		2.7%	1
Hispanic		5.4%	2
Native American		0.0%	0
Mixed race		8.1%	3
Other		8.1%	3
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		16.2%	6

18. What is the highest level of education you have received?
	answered question		37
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Grade school		0.0%	0
High school diploma/GED		18.9%	7
Vocational/Technical Degree		10.8%	4
Associates Degree		13.5%	5
Bachelors Degree		21.6%	8
Masters Degree		21.6%	8
PhD/MD/JD		10.8%	4
Other		2.7%	1
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		0.0%	0

19. What was your age on your last birthday?
	answered question		37
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
17 or Younger		2.7%	1
18-24		8.1%	3
25-34		16.2%	6
35-44		10.8%	4
45-54		24.3%	9
55-64		18.9%	7
65-74		13.5%	5
75-84		0.0%	0
85 or older		0.0%	0
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		5.4%	2

20. What is your marital status?
	answered question		37
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Single		29.7%	11
Married		48.6%	18
Divorced/Separated		8.1%	3
Widowed		2.7%	1
Other		5.4%	2
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		5.4%	2

21. What is your total 2007 household income before taxes? Please keep in mind this information is only for statistical purposes and will remain strictly confidential.
	answered question		37
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
$10,000 OR LESS		8.1%	3
$10,001-$20,000		2.7%	1
$20,001-$30,000		13.5%	5
$30,001-$40,000		5.4%	2
$40,001-$50,000		10.8%	4
$50,001-$60,000		5.4%	2
$60,001-$70,000		13.5%	5
$70,001-$80,000		0.0%	0
$80,001-$100,000		10.8%	4
$100,001 OR MORE		8.1%	3
Don't know / Not available		2.7%	1
Refused		18.9%	7

22. Gender?
	answered question		37
	skipped question		5
		Response Percent	Response Count
Male		51.4%	19
Female		43.2%	16
Don't know / Not available		0.0%	0
Refused		5.4%	2