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Page: November 2010 Survey Questions for Louisiana Public Square
1. In looking at the crime rates across the state, some FBI statistics indicate that the murder rate in Baton Rouge ranks among the top 5 cities in the country, New Orleans remains the worst city in America, and cities like Monroe, Slidell, Alexandria and Lafayette have been named among the 100 most dangerous places to live. Do you, personally, consider crime to be a major problem?
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Count
Yes
100.0%11
No 0.0%0

2. What would you say is the bigger issue concerning crime in the state?
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Count
Theft
63.6%7
Violence
36.4%4

3. What would you say is the biggest contributing factor to crime in Louisiana at this time?
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Count
Drugs
18.2%2
Poverty
27.3%3
Lack of family unit
9.1%1
Influx of people following Hurricane Katrina
9.1%1
Lack of education
27.3%3
Lack of economic opportunity
9.1%1

4. If you could choose only one thing to do about reducing crime, which of the following would you choose?
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Count
Devote more resources to education system
27.3%3
Build more correctional facilities
9.1%1
Devote more resources to fighting drugs
9.1%1
Devote more resources to policing neighborhoods
27.3%3
Devote more resources to programs for at-risk youth
27.3%3

5. Now, in thinking about crime at a local level, please tell if the following entities play a very important, important, or not very important role in crime prevention. The local community.
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Very important
90.9%10
Important
9.1%1
Not very important 0.0%0

6. The city government.
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Very important
72.7%8
Important
18.2%2
Not very important
9.1%1

7. The role of the individual.
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Very important
80.0%8
Important
20.0%2
Not very important 0.0%0

8. Would you say you feel safer living in your neighborhood today versus a year ago?
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Yes
45.5%5
No
54.5%6

9. Would you be willing to pay additional fees for additional police patrols in your neighborhood?
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Count
Yes
72.7%8
No
27.3%3

10. Finally, when you think about the impact crime has on communities; please tell whether you think crime has a major impact, a minor impact, or no impact at all on the following issues. Economic development
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Major
90.9%10
Minor
9.1%1
No impact 0.0%0

11. Quality of life
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Major
100.0%11
Minor 0.0%0
No impact 0.0%0

12. Taxes
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Major
40.0%4
Minor
40.0%4
No impact
20.0%2

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13. What is your political party affiliation?
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Count
Republican Party
10.0%1
Democratic Party
20.0%2
Independent
60.0%6
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
10.0%1
Other (please specify)0

14. 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:
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Count
Very liberal 0.0%0
Liberal
10.0%1
Somewhat liberal
20.0%2
Moderate
10.0%1
Somewhat conservative
10.0%1
Conservative
20.0%2
Very conservative
20.0%2
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
10.0%1

15. Now, thinking in terms of social issues and people's behavior, would you say you are:
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Count
Very liberal
11.1%1
Liberal 0.0%0
Somewhat liberal
33.3%3
Moderate
11.1%1
Somewhat conservative 0.0%0
Conservative
11.1%1
Very conservative
22.2%2
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
11.1%1

16. What race or ethnicity do you consider yourself?
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Percent		Response
Count
White
50.0%5
Black
10.0%1
Asian 0.0%0
Hispanic 0.0%0
Native American 0.0%0
Mixed race
10.0%1
Other
10.0%1
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
20.0%2

17. What is the highest level of education you have received?
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Percent		Response
Count
Grade school 0.0%0
High school diploma/GED
10.0%1
Vocational/Technical Degree 0.0%0
Associates Degree 0.0%0
Bachelors Degree
50.0%5
Masters Degree
20.0%2
PhD/MD/JD
20.0%2
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

18. What was your age on your last birthday?
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Percent		Response
Count
17 or Younger 0.0%0
18-24
10.0%1
25-34
30.0%3
35-44
10.0%1
45-54
10.0%1
55-64
40.0%4
65-74 0.0%0
75-84 0.0%0
85 or older 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

19. What is your marital status?
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Count
Single
30.0%3
Married
60.0%6
Divorced/Separated
10.0%1
Widowed 0.0%0
Other 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused 0.0%0

20. 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.
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$10,000 OR LESS 0.0%0
$10,001-$20,000 0.0%0
$20,001-$30,000 0.0%0
$30,001-$40,000 0.0%0
$40,001-$50,000
10.0%1
$50,001-$60,000 0.0%0
$60,001-$70,000
10.0%1
$70,001-$80,000 0.0%0
$80,001-$100,000
40.0%4
$100,001 OR MORE 0.0%0
Don't know / Not available
10.0%1
Refused
30.0%3

21. Gender?
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Male
70.0%7
Female
20.0%2
Don't know / Not available 0.0%0
Refused
10.0%1

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