Open: Where did you spend most of your life before coming to Arkansas?
Various location in the world ( U.S Army)

Open: In your opinion, what do you think is the most important problem or issue facing people in Arkansas today?
Work situation, there's not a lot of work. The work that's available has such low wages. They don't offer the pay it takes to do the work.
Well, timewise I think that the city taxes are too high for residents here.
welfare, I'm tired of us having to work to support the people who are too lazy to go out and get a job
To much huntin here.. need to control the huntin
thre is a lack of things for teenagers to do..
The attitude of the people in Arkansas, they are not productive, and they are not progessing too fast as they need
Spanish people who have moved here, Mexicans
Poverity they can better to help the poverty here...
Over taxed. Gas, school, and income taxes are too high.
Oh, I would say, employment and just trying to make a living.
la juventud de hoy en dia es muy rebelde, y no son humildes ni honestos.
I think the meth problem in arkansas is the biggest problem..
I live in the delta region of Arkansas. And Education the biggest problem here..
Health insurance, lack of, overwhelmingly this is the biggest problem of all, no others as important
Governor Huckabee realeasing prisoners(killers and rapists).
Governor Huckabee forcing his health care on students in the public schools.
Financial problems, not enough money to live on.
employment, lack of, better paying jobs.
Education, there is a big difference in the quality of schools. Very large difference in amount of money vs. education. Southern schools not as good.
education, have problems with our benchmark exam, it's way too complicated for what we're doing, having to teach for the test instead of education
economyneed more discipline in our schools
economy, the huricane, people don't have a place to live
buying their own property, not having enough money to do that
Welfare, MedicareHalf of the state is on it.
we have a bad reputation of being ignorant, outside the state.
We all repent of being disobedient to Gods word
We're the poorest state and the ecconomy needs to change. There's too many really rich people and old money around here.
water- the availability of high quality water
This day and time we have alot of problems, excessive gas and home fuel prices. That's what's hurtin' the household - taking so much money for fuel.
They could clean up some of the streets.
They are not stepping into the 21st century.
Their tax revenue is not enough to take care of what they've got. And, I would like to see powerball in lottery come in here, instead of taxing more money all the time.
The wages are too low and people have to make a living in Arkansas like this.
The one issue that I have run across - medical help for Seniors. So that Seniors can get more medication or better medication without it costing so much.
The image the rest of the world has of us. In a good way.
The education in Arkansas is the biggest problem..
The cost of health and how much medication has gone up.
The average child rapist gets six months while people who do not deserve to be in jail are in jail.
school are substandard in preparing for college
Salaries for jobs in the state are too low, and force people to leave the state and not keeping their jobs.
Quality of education is a problem. Improving education is the only thing that will drive better economic conditions of the state.
Prices of fuel for heating and transportation.
Poverty - homeless people, people that are disabled that can't get help like they're supposed to.
people don't have enough money, can't afford what they need, not making enough money, not enough jobs
pedophiles aren't locked up long enough.
overcrowding in Arkansas.. Close the borders
Our government is breaking the United States apart.
older people don't have enough money to pay for medicine, etc
not well represented in congress. the Christianity has been taken out of everything.
not enough high-paying jobs, we're all poor
not being paid enough Q12 thats the womans choice its unfair for R to answer in his opinion
Need more jobs for young people that are educated.
Making a living.. Getting jobs in Arkansas..
Jobs, we need more factories or industries or something.
It's hard to say. Arkansas--- when it went to a right-to-work state - meaning that the unions are not strong anymore, when a young person graduates from colledge, they will work with little, or next to nothing to get their foot in the door. And after a c
income, people need more income than what they've got in the state of Ark
Illegal Aliens in Arkansas is the biggest problem.. We need to secure the borders..
ignorance in politics- people instead of reseraching issues tend to vote for a political party
I think uninsured people who lose their job or dont qualify for medicare is the biggest problem in Arkansas....
I think the education system is the biggest problem in arkansas. the Amount of money being put in acidemics when it should be put in Education and teachers saleries..
I think that moral issues are the most serious. Specifically, there is a lack of honesty and of truth-telling. There is a lack of respect for human life especially age in children. There is a lack of respect of marriage and of responsibilites. Personal
I guess, uh, right now, the education system is pretty important.
I feel that the problem is that there is no togetherness.
High gas prices and the way you have to get medicine. I don't think these cards you have to use to get medicine are going to work.
Having to live off fixed income, prices go up, but Social Security doesn't, for the elderlty this is the biggest concern they have
Having enough money to pay their bills, and medical expenses. It's hard for older to live.
envirnoment from contamination by factory farming
Education, the schools need to be improved.
education, primary schools, could be better
Education, our school systems are ranked as some of the lowest in the country. Public schools just suck around here.
Education, Huckabee is on the right road.
economics, problems, people not being able to afford things
costs in arkansas is affected by louisiana
Care of us old folks. They need to do it better.
Bush is behind everything in the nation and especially Arkansas.
Arkansas needs to bring their workers up to better than minimum wages.
Amount of people moving in and how fast they are coming
a reality check, focus on the realities of what the world is really like instead of being 20 years behind
We need to accept diversity as much as possible, it is not going to stop.
way state government spends the money and allocates it out, a lot of people need help and don't get it from the state and state representatives are blowing money and not really doing anything for Arkansas
trying to live, not having enough money, can't hardly make it
Too many foriengners coming in. They get free medical and if you are american you don't get any rights as all.
the most important problemn is the economy
The economy is pretty tough everywhere. Prices are going up.
The don't seem to give a darn, or keep care of their roads. Littering, education.
Stop the Mexicans from taking over our country. We shouldnt have anything except the American flag hanging.
senior citizens that are on lower fixed income
Q3 Don't earn enough money for the work they do in Arkansas.
Probably financial problems. The minimum wages are less than in California.
People can't get a job or just won't work, people aren't working much anymore
Not enough funds to make the schools the way they should be. It's not a priority to the legislature to find solutions. They need to pass the lottery in this state and let it support our school districts to bring in more funds.
I suppose the need to make sure our kids are properly educated.
I have would have to put the number one thing is the economy.
getting more children graduating from high school and going on to school
Employment is low in relation to other states
Education, the schools need more funding.
Economics. Everythings going up except the income. Prescription drugs, food, fuel, and utilities prices keep going up and the income is not.
ECONOMIC TROUBLES, BECAUSE OF THE HIGH GAS PRICES AND PEOPLE BEING OUT OF JOBS.
economic development, would like to see more people have economic opportunities without changing Arkansas and the basic nature of the people in it
Crime- small town but seem to have a lot of small crimes- burglaries, some shootings but not too many
a governor that don't want people gambling in Arkansas; he'd rather they go over to OK

Open: In your opinion, what do you think is the most important problem or issue facing people in Arkansas today?
Work situation, there's not a lot of work. The work that's available has such low wages. They don't offer the pay it takes to do the work
Well, time wise I think that the city taxes are too high for residents here
Welfare, I'm tired of us having to work to support the people who are too lazy to go out and get a job
Under age abortion without parents' consent
Too much hunting here. Need to control the hunting
There is a lack of things for teenagers to do
The attitude of the people in Arkansas, they are not productive, and they are not progressing too fast as they need
Spanish people who have moved here, Mexicans
Probably, business - higher-paying jobs.
Poverty they can better to help the poverty here
Over taxed. Gas, school, and income taxes are too high.
Oh, I would say, employment and just trying to make a living.
The youth of today are too rebellious, they aren't humble or honest
I think the meth problem in Arkansas is the biggest problem
I live in the Delta region of Arkansas. And education the biggest problem here
Health insurance, lack of, overwhelmingly this is the biggest problem of all, no others as important
Governor Huckabee releasing prisoners killers and rapists
Governor Huckabee forcing his health care on students in the public schools
Financial problems, not enough money to live on
Education, there is a big difference in the quality of schools. Very large difference in amount of money vs. education. Southern schools not as good.
Education, have problems with our benchmark exam, it's way too complicated for what we're doing, having to teach for the test instead of education
Economy; need more discipline in our schools
Economy, the hurricane, people don't have a place to live
Buying their own property, not having enough money to do that
Welfare, Medicare. Half of the state is on it.
We have a bad reputation of being ignorant, outside the state
We all repent of being disobedient to God's word
We're the poorest state and the economy needs to change. There's too many really rich people and old money around here.
Water - the availability of high quality water
This day and time we have a lot of problems, excessive gas and home fuel prices. That's what's hurting the household - taking so much money for fuel.
They could clean up some of the streets.
They are not stepping into the 21st century
Their tax revenue is not enough to take care of what they've got. And, I would like to see Powerball in lottery come in here, instead of taxing more money all the time.
The wages are too low and people have to make a living in Arkansas like this
The one issue that I have run across - medical help for seniors. So that seniors can get more medication or better medication without it costing so much.
The image the rest of the world has of us. In a good way
The education in Arkansas is the biggest problem
The cost of health and how much medication has gone up
The average child rapist gets six months while people who do not deserve to be in jail are in jail.
School are substandard in preparing for college
Salaries for jobs in the state are too low, and force people to leave the state and not keeping their jobs.
Quality of education is a problem. Improving education is the only thing that will drive better economic conditions of the state
Prices of fuel for heating and transportation
Poverty - homeless people, people that are disabled that can't get help like they're supposed to.
People don't have enough money, can't afford what they need, not making enough money, not enough jobs
Pedophiles aren't locked up long enough.
Overcrowding in Arkansas. Close the borders
Our government is breaking the United States apart
Older people don't have enough money to pay for medicine, etc
Not well represented in Congress. The Christianity has been taken out of everything.
Not enough high-paying jobs, we're all poor
Need more jobs for young people that are educated
Making a living. Getting jobs in Arkansas
Jobs, we need more factories or industries or something
It's hard to say. Arkansas - when it went to a right-to-work state - meaning that the unions are not strong anymore, when a young person graduates from college, they will work with little, or next to nothing to get their foot in the door. And after a certain time, they are replaced by another person because of the right to work thing.
Income, people need more income than what they've got in the state of Ark
Illegal aliens in Arkansas is the biggest problem. We need to secure the borders
Ignorance in politics- people instead of researching issues tend to vote for a political party
I think uninsured people who lose their job or don't qualify for Medicare is the biggest problem in Arkansas
I think the education system is the biggest problem in Arkansas. The amount of money being put in academics when it should be put in education and teachers salaries
I think that moral issues are the most serious. Specifically, there is a lack of honesty and of truth-telling. There is a lack of respect for human life especially age in children. There is a lack of respect of marriage and of responsibilities. Personal affairs and debt included; it's a serious thing
I guess, uh, right now, the education system is pretty important.
I feel that the problem is that there is no togetherness.
High gas prices and the way you have to get medicine. I don't think these cards you have to use to get medicine are going to work
Having to live off fixed income, prices go up, but Social Security doesn't, for the elderly this is the biggest concern they have
Having enough money to pay their bills, and medical expenses. It's hard for older to live
Environment from contamination by factory farming
Education, the schools need to be improved.
Education, primary schools, could be better
Education, our school systems are ranked as some of the lowest in the country. Public schools just suck around here
Education, Huckabee is on the right road
Economics, problems, people not being able to afford things
Costs in Arkansas is affected by Louisiana
Care of us old folks. They need to do it better
Bush is behind everything in the nation and especially Arkansas.
Arkansas needs to bring their workers up to better than minimum wages
Amount of people moving in and how fast they are coming
A reality check, focus on the realities of what the world is really like instead of being 20 years behind
We need to accept diversity as much as possible, it is not going to stop.
The way state government spends the money and allocates it out, a lot of people need help and don't get it from the state and state representatives are blowing money and not really doing anything for Arkansas
Trying to live, not having enough money, can't hardly make it
Too many foreigners coming in. They get free medical and if you are American you don't get any rights as all
The most important problem is the economy
The economy is pretty tough everywhere. Prices are going up
The don't seem to give a darn, or keep care of their roads. Littering, education.
That people don't acknowledge God's word
Stop the Mexicans from taking over our country. We shouldn't have anything except the American flag hanging
Senior citizens that are on lower fixed income
Don't earn enough money for the work they do in Arkansas.
Probably financial problems. The minimum wages are less than in California.
People can't get a job or just won't work, people aren't working much anymore
Not enough funds to make the schools the way they should be. It's not a priority to the legislature to find solutions. They need to pass the lottery in this state and let it support our school districts to bring in more funds
I suppose the need to make sure our kids are properly educated
I have would have to put the number one thing is the economy.
Getting more children graduating from high school and going on to school
Employment is low in relation to other states
Education, the schools need more funding
Economics. Everything's going up except the income. Prescription drugs, food, fuel, and utilities prices keep going up and the income is not
Economic troubles, because of the high gas prices and people being out of jobs
Economic development, would like to see more people have economic opportunities without changing Arkansas and the basic nature of the people in it
Crime - small town but seem to have a lot of small crimes - burglaries, some shootings but not too many
A governor that don't want people gambling in Arkansas; he'd rather they go over to Oklahoma

Open: Is there another problem or issue you would like to mention?
Housing needs to be fixed, more improvments
The cost of living, specifically, gas prices.
insurance, health, needs to be more reasonably available, and companies don't need to discriminate on certain medical factors such as overweight or other medical problems
Arkansas' walefare.. People shouldn't abuse the walefare system
I'm still not used to this property tax they have on ya, personal property tax I should say
Q4 No outlet for young people therefore they turn to drugs.
Probably, education --- getting people up to skill-levels.
I think they can do better in the schools for the kids.. they could prolly get better teacher or more teachers involved.. the elmentry kids.. theyre behingd... and we should do beter
Registration of vehicles, it's nearly impossible to get a vehicle registered when you move into this state.
The gay marriage going on in NW Arkansas right now.
Gambling- he feels he's religious but he thinks having some sort of gambling in Arkansas would end up benefitting the schools and some people just need to get over it.
I would say - lack of education for the children.
Cps and dhs and their lack of concern for children
Uhh, Yeah, education, On the uh, Not post secondary, but elementary and high school level, I think it is becoming too rigid as far as consent testing goes.
Well, education. That's such a cliche, but it's so true.
small business owners will eventually go bankrupt if no help is granted based on gas, diesel, and lumber prices
growth and expansion needs to be more equalized in other areas of Arkansas, such as Ft. Smith compared to Northwest Arkansas
harrision is good town.. I am happy to be raising my family here..
Poverity is another big issue here. we meed more industery.. and more jobs
No second problem I would like to mention, but there certainly are some
tooi many druggies and people who will not work
Joyce Elliot dictating govermental policies on public education.
Education, legislature should butt out of the school system.
Poverty level increase in the south, related to schools. Problem not adressed enough. Arkansas rates as one of poorest states.
I feel standerized tests aren't fair judjment of what student can do.
School Funds are not being used for what they are really needed for
arkansas is low on finance and the working population is not making enough money.
disrepair of highways despite payment of high taxes
marriage, there views on marriage have change during the time
In Eastern Ark , really poor and really doing well, no opportunities
Immigrants taking away the job openings.
the poor - not getting as much help as they should
i think that there is some graft in some of the government offices
The laws about employers able to fire you for any reason, because we're a right to work state.
Well, if you're taling about political, the money's been spent in this war that we've been in. If that money was put in the infrastructure, I think the whole country would be in beter shape. Lots of infrastructure that needs to be done - highways and a
Cost of living is going up but minimus wage isn't.
Gas prices, ridiculous! Regular gas is getting out of hand.
There are alot of people that are without housing. Some of these organizations could help Seniors with their payments. I have an FHA loan.
Jobs. You can get hourlu wage, but you can't live on hourly wage.
Also the roads could be better.. More improvment on the roads
president bush is the sorriest pice of shit we've ever had
The Arkansas legislators do not know what their doing, or understand what is going in the world.
illegal aliens. and where you are at probably has the most problems. i hope you are getting paid for this.
Gas Prices are way too high to be able to go to work and make money to pay for the gas
Enviromental issues, drinking water, trash
Q4 The poultry industry. PH levels in soil are not good. Oklahoma is suing Arkansas because of water pollution.
IF IT WOULD BE ANYTHING, IT WOULD BE HIGHWAYS.
Too much of our interests is being controlled by special groups.
I wish they could get better people in the government. The war - have 2 grandsons that are over there. I just don't think it's right.
Medicare insurance deal that is about to come into effect is a joke.
Economy--The loss of jobs, closing of businesses.
not enough money for scholarships for college, not being monitored correctly, grants going to students who do not deserve but not to his wife who needs it
Older people need housing that are well enough to live independently, rather than live in an elder folks home.
high price of housing, food etc but wages are still the same while these examples rise
high prices, gas etc. wages not comensurate
gas and prescription drug prices are too high
like to see them do more stuff with kids in the school system
road construction, better roads, and more jobs.
Students unable to find job after college
Good education, lack of college educated population
The way the governor is running it. He is saying everyone needs to lose weight but he has a 300 pound son.
Health issues with people who don't have insurance.
immigrants take jobs away; jobs and economy are problems
Taxes .. Old ppl are losing personal properity taxes..
we have courts overstepping boundaries- this is suppose to be divided equally between brances. i have a problem there. they carry too much weight
Repulicans are another problem. state or AR in national level people are being put in office and theyre not qualified just because they're friends with the people in Office
A spirit of greed in this country that I have never seen paralleled. In that, there is a lack of attitude of 'living and let live'; compassion. There is no feeling for poor people.
I think crime is becoming a problem in Arkansas.
stop state court from legislating from the beng
out with the war, I wish it would end. Bring our troops home
I don't believe the president is doing right. Everything is going up and where is the help for the old people drawing social security? He should have frozen the prices when he saw what was going on.
AR is the only state where food and drugs are taxed.
High taxes, unemployment, high medical insurance
teenage pregnancy causing problems at home, having to stay at home
insurance, if you do not have a wreck, why are they holding your money. that money could be used for other expenses. I never understood what they do with your money if it is not being used for your wreck. you should get it back.
federal and state gov. waste too much money and have no accountability.
government can always give money to other countries but cant afford to help the social security office
All of the construction on the highway system all over the state.
The employment, bringing in refugees will be hard on Arkansans looking for jobs. The roads also need fixing, but we need more funds.
Pay Scale for public police, teachers, ect
politicians can't' get along with one another. they are not for the people thay are for themselves vote themselves raises at 2 am and then cut off social security
Judges & Lawyers - I don't think they're honest
Property taxes and sales taxes and tax on groceries
not tough enough on the drug problem, turned loose if rich pen if poor.
None of our representatives represent the people, but instead they represent the political party they belong to.
I have concern for the military situation now.
We don't always have enough facilities for the seniors that we have because they are living longer.
schools being closed and consolidated so towns die out after that
fixed income, social security, not going up but prices are, medicine and everything else, gas prices
Wasteful government, they just kind of throw money away. Thinks they ought to a have a team of people to audit or keep track of government checks. Fraud, abuse.
sexism that effects women being abused and given equal opportunity
illegal aliens, to me that is not a problem but it possibly is since there are so many hispanics. they should not be here illegally.
I don't like the gays and homosexuals.. that's not scriptual.
Medical Care keeping up with all the older people that keep coming and getting older
Money-wise in the whole United States is getting to be a problem--spending so much.
everyone holding position in an office should be held accountable
Q4 We rely too much on only one thing, maybe agriculture.
Mutual funds control being taken over by the government.
We need better medical care and dentistry, not enough help for lower income people.
Fuel costs should go down.I dont think that anyone can do anything about it but they should..
I love Arkansas. I can't think of nuthin' much.
I'm a methodist - mixed marriages- get arkansas to believe in that- i don't believe
Mike Huckabee, gay rights, there doesn't seem to be anything to keep young people in the state.
There are expectations in the political system down here.
i would say the schools. bigger schools, and kids have to go to smaller school so they can do more activities, and its cheaper. build more schools.
Well, of course, jobs entails education, and people work away from their homes. And, with the gasoline costs, that's really a problem. And, to fill up a car costs at least $40.
A disaster team for the state of Arkansas in case of an emergency, better planning on the part of emergency planning.
Well, drugs. The methamphetamine is really getting a lot around Hot Springs. I guess it's universal.
Things like in the court and stuff like that. Crime is a big issue. Gotten worse. Housing.
Quit running the schools from the courts.
Everything. Take guns away from idiots and Arkansas will get better..
police dept.'s lack of enforcing their job descriptions.
Poverty, we have areas in Arkansas that are much below the poverty level.
I'M A DISABLED VETERAN. THERE'S ONE OTHER ISSUE, THE HIGH INTEREST - FOR CREDIT CARDS - INTEREST RATES -BECAUSE OF THE WAY THE CREDIT SYSTEM IS WORKING TODAY, CAUSING BANKRUPTCY.
The politics they talk about it and don't get anyting done. Arkansas is a poor state and it is getting worse.
health is uppermost in my mind at my age, but we have a good hospital in our little town and the doctors are usually on call.

Open: Is there another problem or issue you would like to mention?
Housing needs to be fixed, more improvements
The cost of living, specifically, gas prices
Insurance, health, needs to be more reasonably available, and companies don't need to discriminate on certain medical factors such as overweight or other medical problems
Arkansas' welfare. People shouldn't abuse the welfare system
I'm still not used to this property tax they have on ya, personal property tax I should say
No outlet for young people therefore they turn to drugs
Probably, education - getting people up to skill-levels.
I think they can do better in the schools for the kids. They could probably get better teachers or more teachers involved. The elementary kids... they're behind...and we should do better
Registration of vehicles, it's nearly impossible to get a vehicle registered when you move into this state
The gay marriage going on in NW Arkansas right now.
Gambling - he feels he's religious but he thinks having some sort of gambling in Arkansas would end up benefiting the schools and some people just need to get over it.
I would say - lack of education for the children.
CPS and DHS and their lack of concern for children
Uhh, yeah, education, on the uh, not post secondary, but elementary and high school level, I think it is becoming too rigid as far as consent testing goes.
Well, education. That's such a cliche, but it's so true
Small business owners will eventually go bankrupt if no help is granted based on gas, diesel, and lumber prices
Growth and expansion needs to be more equalized in other areas of Arkansas, such as Ft. Smith compared to Northwest Arkansas
Harrison is good town. I am happy to be raising my family here
Poverty is another big issue here. We need more industry and more jobs
No second problem I would like to mention, but there certainly are some
Too many druggies and people who will not work
Joyce Elliot dictating governmental policies on public education
Education, legislature should butt out of the school system.
Poverty level increase in the south, related to schools. Problem not addressed enough. Arkansas rates as one of poorest states.
I feel standardized tests aren't fair judgment of what student can do
School funds are not being used for what they are really needed for
Arkansas is low on finance and the working population is not making enough money
Disrepair of highways despite payment of high taxes
Marriage, there views on marriage have change during the time
In Eastern Arkansas, really poor and really doing well, no opportunities
The poor - not getting as much help as they should
I think that there is some graft in some of the government offices
The laws about employers able to fire you for any reason, because we're a right to work state.
Well, if you're talking about political, the money's been spent in this war that we've been in. If that money was put in the infrastructure, I think the whole country would be in better shape. Lots of infrastructure that needs to be done - highways and all kinds of public work.
Cost of living is going up but minimum wage isn't
Gas prices, ridiculous! Regular gas is getting out of hand.
There are a lot of people that are without housing. Some of these organizations could help seniors with their payments. I have an FHA loan.
Jobs. You can get hourly wage, but you can't live on hourly wage
Also the roads could be better.. More improvement on the roads
President Bush is the sorriest piece of s*** we've ever had
The Arkansas legislators do not know what their doing, or understand what is going in the world.
Illegal aliens and where you are at probably has the most problems. I hope you are getting paid for this
Gas prices are way too high to be able to go to work and make money to pay for the gas
Environmental issues, drinking water, trash
The poultry industry. PH levels in soil are not good. Oklahoma is suing Arkansas because of water pollution
If it would be anything, it would be highways.
Too much of our interests is being controlled by special groups
I wish they could get better people in the government. The war - have 2 grandsons that are over there. I just don't think it's right.
Medicare insurance deal that is about to come into effect is a joke
Economy - the loss of jobs, closing of businesses
Not enough money for scholarships for college, not being monitored correctly, grants going to students who do not deserve but not to his wife who needs it
Older people need housing that are well enough to live independently, rather than live in an elder folks home
High price of housing, food etc. but wages are still the same while these examples rise
High prices, gas etc. wages not commensurate
Gas and prescription drug prices are too high
Like to see them do more stuff with kids in the school system
Road construction, better roads, and more jobs
Students unable to find job after college
Good education, lack of college educated population
The way the governor is running it. He is saying everyone needs to lose weight but he has a 300 pound son.
Health issues with people who don't have insurance.
Immigrants take jobs away; jobs and economy are problems
Taxes. Old people are losing personal property taxes
We have courts overstepping boundaries- this is suppose to be divided equally between branches. I have a problem there. They carry too much weight
Republicans are another problem. State or Arkansas in national level people are being put in office and they're not qualified just because they're friends with the people in Office
A spirit of greed in this country that I have never seen paralleled. In that, there is a lack of attitude of 'living and let live'; compassion. There is no feeling for poor people
I think crime is becoming a problem in Arkansas.
Stop state court from legislating from the bench
Out with the war, I wish it would end. Bring our troops home
I don't believe the president is doing right. Everything is going up and where is the help for the old people drawing Social Security? He should have frozen the prices when he saw what was going on
Arkansas is the only state where food and drugs are taxed.
High taxes, unemployment, high medical insurance
Teenage pregnancy causing problems at home, having to stay at home
Insurance. If you do not have a wreck, why are they holding your money? That money could be used for other expenses. I never understood what they do with your money if it is not being used for your wreck. You should get it back
Federal and state government waste too much money and have no accountability
Government can always give money to other countries but can't afford to help the Social Security office
All of the construction on the highway system all over the state
The employment, bringing in refugees will be hard on Arkansans looking for jobs. The roads also need fixing, but we need more funds
Pay scale for public police, teachers, etc.
Politicians can't get along with one another. They are not for the people they are for themselves vote themselves raises at 2 a.m. and then cut off Social Security
Judges, lawyers - I don't think they're honest
Property taxes and sales taxes and tax on groceries
Not tough enough on the drug problem: turned loose if rich, penned if poor.
None of our representatives represent the people, but instead they represent the political party they belong to.
I have concern for the military situation now.
We don't always have enough facilities for the seniors that we have because they are living longer.
Schools being closed and consolidated so towns die out after that
Fixed income, Social Security, not going up but prices are, medicine and everything else, gas prices
Wasteful government, they just kind of throw money away. Thinks they ought to have a team of people to audit or keep track of government checks. Fraud, abuse.
Sexism that effects women being abused and given equal opportunity
Illegal aliens, to me that is not a problem but it possibly is since there are so many Hispanics. They should not be here illegally
I don't like the gays and homosexuals. That's not scriptural
Medical care keeping up with all the older people that keep coming and getting older
Money-wise in the whole United States is getting to be a problem - spending so much
Everyone holding position in an office should be held accountable
We rely too much on only one thing, maybe agriculture
Mutual funds control being taken over by the government
We need better medical care and dentistry, not enough help for lower income people
Fuel costs should go down. I don't think that anyone can do anything about it but they should
I love Arkansas. I can't think of nothing much.
I'm a Methodist - mixed marriages - get Arkansas to believe in that - I don't believe
Mike Huckabee, gay rights, there doesn't seem to be anything to keep young people in the state.
There are expectations in the political system down here.
I would say the schools. Bigger schools and kids have to go to smaller school so they can do more activities, and its cheaper. Build more schools
Well, of course, jobs entails education, and people work away from their homes. And, with the gasoline costs, that's really a problem. And, to fill up a car costs at least $40.
A disaster team for the state of Arkansas in case of an emergency, better planning on the part of emergency planning.
Well, drugs. The methamphetamine is really getting a lot around Hot Springs. I guess it's universal
Things like in the court and stuff like that. Crime is a big issue. Gotten worse. Housing.
Quit running the schools from the courts
Everything. Take guns away from idiots and Arkansas will get better
Police department's lack of enforcing their job descriptions
Poverty, we have areas in Arkansas that are much below the poverty level.
I'm a disabled veteran. There's one other issue, the high interest - for credit cards -interest rates - because of the way the credit system is working today, causing bankruptcy.
The politics they talk about it and don't get anything done. Arkansas is a poor state and it is getting worse.
Health is uppermost in my mind at my age, but we have a good hospital in our little town and the doctors are usually on call.

Open: If the next governor's election were held today between Asa Hutchinson for the Republicans and Mike Beebe for the Democrats, for whom would you most likely vote:
Who ever best deals with general state issues
Q9 Will have to study up on who would be a good candiate.
No one in particular.. Neither one of those
Q9 Would like to see a woman or black in the white house.
I do not have a viable candidate in mind right now.

Open: If the next governor's election were held today between Asa Hutchinson for the Republicans and Mike Beebe for the Democrats, for whom would you most likely vote:
Who ever best deals with general state issues
Will have to study up on who would be a good candidate
No one in particular. Neither one of those
Would like to see a woman or black in the White House
I do not have a viable candidate in mind right now.

Open: Well, if you had to say would you lean toward Asa Hutchinson or Mike Beebe?
Im looking at Halter. He just announced that he is running about a week or two ato..

Open: Well, if you had to say would you lean toward Asa Hutchinson or Mike Beebe?
I'm looking at Halter. He just announced that he is running about a week or two ago

Open: In which level of government do you have the most trust to handle improvement of public schools: the federal government, state government or local government?
The thrree of them should work together to improve education
state should have control over the greatest part of the school system but the fed gov should also excersie some control over the schools. kind of a check and balance system there.
They all should be involved. Not holdin the kids back, that's good.
idon't think they should boss the schools- i don't think that they should
I don't think any of them are doing a good job.

Open: In which level of government do you have the most trust to handle improvement of public schools: the federal government, state government or local government?
The three of them should work together to improve education
State should have control over the greatest part of the school system but the fed gov should also exercise some control over the schools. Kind of a check and balance system there
They all should be involved. Not holding the kids back, that's good.
I don't think they should boss the schools - I don't think that they should
I don't think any of them are doing a good job.

Open: Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent or what?
I'm not that big of a political person so I don't really care.
Issue oriented voter, could be Republican, Democrat, Independent or other. It's whoever I think will favor my daily life the most.
you vote the person that is more qualified
Vote for the person that best fits the position

Open: Generally speaking, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent or what?
I'm not that big of a political person so I don't really care
Issue oriented voter, could be Republican, Democrat, Independent or other. It's whoever I think will favor my daily life the most
You vote the person that is more qualified
Vote for the person that best fits the position

Interviewer notes
Q156 Would rather not be able to get an abortion
Q41 I have no problem with gay women, but gay men I have a problem
I don't condemn the people just the act.
I don't think they should be pushing anything at all. I think Huckabee has lost his mind when it comes to benchmark testing and obese testing in schools and taking candy away from children in schools.
They should adapt to the state system of Arkansas
Education, Pulaski County, don't trust it at all, Beebe School District, I trust.
I'm very opened minded and I think more people should be to.
They don't address issues in my area of Arkansas..
Q49 And other things also. (Something else)
Trust but there should be more as far as work. All the factory jobs are leaving. They need bring them back
Would rather vote for Clifford the Big Red Dog than Huck
That is a dumb question - you don't judge people by that!!!
Agree according to their economic status and also depending on the quality of student that the government is going to support
Pentecostal; Under Q4 (gave at the end of survey) Other: Does not think retired people should have to pay school taxes out of their personal property or real estate taxes, if these people have not school aged children. People on a fixed income should not have to contribute to the school district if they have no dealings with the school system. Respondent feels that once children are out of school the tax payers should not have to support others.
Lincoln is not helping the American people and she is helping another agenda. People should have guns, and conscious should start operating. Present judges are perverts. You will be worse off unless proper changes are made, being kind to them and inform them to repent from their mistake of knowing how to please God. They have been misadjusted
Fifty-fifty between local and state government. And the teachings of his religion.
Teachers don't have time to do the basics - too much red tape
Q5. He does do some good things, I have a problem with his personal views. Q47 It is their own business. Q46. Same answer as Question 47.
Does not feel that the schools are doing their jobs at all. We don't need as many superintendents. No need
The schools could use more money for teachers salaries. We need more quality control of our systems of the people they hire. If they can do a background check for a weapon they should for teachers, principles and superintendents, all educational supervisors. Gay rights leaders and gay people should leave the nation if they don't like the way the US does things.
Feel that it should be local. Other parts make wonderful laws but they have been out of the classroom for so long that they have lost touch of the children. Local would have more of an input of what's going on with the children. Some kids are being overlooked.
Thinks this is a moot question. Gay rights leaders should not exist.
Q13 Depends on where you live Q39 Because parent child established relationship Q49 No talk of any relationships - R wanted to leave comments: "The person doing this poll was very nice" "Where is the lottery" for Arkansas?
Gay rights leaders should not be moving at all.
Here is the Bible Belt and changes are going to be really slow.
I believe they should have their own choice about their lives.
Respondent refused to answer any questions regarding gays and lesbians. She refused, was going to hang up
Respondent was Jehovah's Witness, they do not participate in politics
Voted for him (Bush), but doesn't approve on everything, but she don't disapprove him. She thinks that we should get out of the war as soon as possible. It's making a black hole in our pocket books.
Q4 Feels that Arkansas gives money out too easily. Foreigners should not be able to come to this country and get money to go to school. Their own country should be able to pay for their own people. None of this scholarship mess for the foreigners. Q10: I will certainly vote for Huckabee if Hillary runs, Hillary should be sent over with all the problems with war and poverty and get a feel of what's going on. She doesn't know the half of it but think she does. It's just horrible. Q11:There should be no gun control laws at all. Look at Canada, they have control issues where you all these people invading and the good guys don't have guns. Just the bad. No one is able to defend themselves. Going through all the hassle of registering the guns is just not necessary. Q12:Abortion is just wrong. If a woman can lay down and get pregnant then she should be responsible for the child that comes. Abortion is murder in all cases. They say that it's not a person yet but it is. It's murder. Q15: Interviewer had trouble getting the respondent to understand that charter schools were not private. Finally he concluded that he did not know. Interviewer went through all the information of a charter school Q16: I think private schools are great, the students attending often get a much better education than those going to public. The government should pay because the teachers and school need to be paid and supported too. If a parent chooses to have their child receive a stronger education then that's what they should do. Q19: I had to explain a few times that it was talking about him personally, not of others Q19: Feels that all people are equal Americans. No such thing as an African American here, they are in Africa, here they are just Americans. Q20: I am registered as a Republican but I just vote on the person, not their political party. I vote for who would get the job done. GL: gays are destroying the nation. we should fight against them. They have something wrong in their minds if they are homosexual. They should be shipped off away from here. It is just wrong. Gays should have no rights what so ever. Q39: Well I wouldn't want a gay person working for me that's for sure. They are wrong in the head.
I think they're all doing a rotten job..
Different parts of the state are ok but others are lacking. In certain parts are behind.
A woman should not get an abortion if her health is at risk
Q6 As a Republican I have been disappointed. Q42 School is not the place for that to be discussed.
Q13 I trust the public schools but they have to do a lot of things that take them away from their teaching responsibilities. There is a lot paperwork and expectations on testing and outcomes that are impossible to do and teach properly Q14 Again I'm not against the schools just the mandates for the teachers. Refused to answer question about gay/lesbian, etc.; do not label self, I am just a person
George Bush as president - he is doing okay
You don't need a law, and nobody's is to tell who lives with whom, its not the government's place
Q11. I don't think we should have any gun control laws. Q12. Abortion should not be allowed. Q14. I like what they were doing but I don't like how consolidation was forced down their throats. Q16. Charter schools should have the same type of guidelines as public schools. Q40. Strongly disapprove. Q39 It depends on the occupation. Q50. I have no problems with a person but I have a problem with what they are doing.
She does not know what she is doing. She did wrong with telephone bills, less taxes on guns, money talks and the b$^$ walks. It has good ideas from the old schools only in Big States or in Little Rock or West Memphis, but Fayetteville should know there are better ways to get better result without making a big fuss out of it. And getting too much bad attention from the general public. And are pulling the wrong strings
Generally, he approved of Blanche Lincoln until just recently, because up until the last year or so, she began representing her party rather than the people.
There should be Bible reading in the school
It depends greatly on the conditions that would evaluate them as good foster parents, also their upbringing would determine the informant's decision.
Individual was badly abused as child and adult by mother and father and feels current sexual climate to open and dangerous for her child
I don't think the government or any other individual should have any part of what adults want to do.
Religious preference was non-denominational, Protestant and Jewish.
Q11. If criminals want to get the guns, they are going to get them. Q12. I don't believe in abortion. Q39 It will confuse a child.
Blanch Lincoln could be more available to her constituents; R gives a 7 to Mark Pryor; 50/50 for Bush
Any approval he does not hold for any communist sympatizer, local knows better about local cues
Q118- As long as it is only in Jr. High or High Schools Q156- And the media option Q131- They deserve to be treated like anyone else
Q28. Disabled. Cannot attend religious services.
We need more industry here but we've never let it come in . Cause we're more of an agriculture state..
Let the school district take care of its own school
All of these factors have had an equal impact on his view of sexual relations between two adults of the same sex.
R says It's hard to say in these times... but if he had to say he guesses he approves
Laws they have now and enforce them, it would be enough. But assault weapons should not be available for general public none of them are doing good. Gov. Huckabee did to try to encourage people to get healthier, was commendable
Q12 Believes that a woman should have the right of choice, however, that abortions should not be used for birth control Q42 Doesn't care either way
Feels that abortions are wrong, period. On Social Security
Q28. Respondent is handicapped and cannot attend religious services, but wishes she could.
Think that they should go to public schools