Louisiana’s Trust Problem—Why Voters Are Skeptical of Government Promises

🗳️ Why is so much written into Louisiana’s Constitution? Simple—because voters don’t trust the government.

Danielle Walker and Chris Alexander unpack the deep-rooted skepticism that drives Louisiana’s political landscape. From past corruption to recent legislative decisions, the state’s history has given citizens every reason to be wary. And now, with Amendment Two on the table, voters are once again being asked to trust lawmakers to protect key rights without constitutional backing.

But as Danielle points out, when we look at what’s happening with Amendment One, how can we believe that Amendment Two won’t follow the same path? Trust isn’t given—it’s earned. And right now, Louisiana’s government has a long way to go.

Where do you stand? Is it time to start trusting lawmakers, or should voters remain cautious? Let’s discuss.