Maybe so, but if a majority of the members of the “Ethics” Committee resigned, that should tell you a whole bunch. I don’t believe good & honest people go into politics, however there are very good and honest people in government.
It’s just Bobby’s way of taking over in Baton Rouge. And actually, it doesn’t hurt anyone but the corrupt individuals in positions amenable to graft. I’m sure some of these persons resigned due to invasion of privacy but not many of them. Now lets see those names of your contributors Bob. How about it?
When I worked for State government, if this had become a requirement I would have quit as well.
It isn’t anybody’s business what my wife makes. Nor is it anyone’s need to know what real estate I may own or inherit.
And don’t give me, “If you aren’t doing anything wrong…” business. I has nothing to do with that. Those of us on the up and up, with nothing to hide, should still be APPALLED over this shoocking loss of privacy (especially in the world we live in today where privacy is so prized).
It isn’t that I’ve got anything to hide, it’s that if you don’t trust me don’t hire me, if you do – my personal life is none of your business (the public already knows what I’m are being paid – but my wife’s income is our business).
Well now, I guess there are plenty folks who don’t wanna disclose information such as this for whatever reasons, however I am one that has to believe that there was some that believe folks are on the take & what beter way to weed them out…
I agree that it is an invasion of privacy, but on the other hand, if you are a public servant & have 10 times the assetts (gained by whatever means), then there is a possibility that you are one of those that takes bribes from big business to get what they want passed.
This is no different than the lobbyists in Washington! When are they going to have them do a full disclosure?
I disagree – if you are on a board which makes decisions, awards contracts, grants licenses, adjusts zoning, etc. the public is entitled to know if you have a conflict of interest, or potential conflict.
It’s not like this law forced these people to resign – they chose to rather than let the public know if there was a potential conflict.
Given the history of government in Louisiana – with a number of recent insurance commissioners actually indicted – a law like this is long overdue. Again, and in view of that history, people should ask what all these resigning board members have been hiding the last few years.
“Louisiana Ethics” is an oxymoron. This state excels at graft and cronyism. Asking for disclosure from public officials, is not, in my opinion, out of line. Sadly I think it will not matter to the citizens; they have a built-in expectation of corruption.
Tom and UH are on the money. (no pun) There are certain requirements that one accepts when the decision is made to work for the government. LS is a cesspool of corruption and is a good place to start. If somebody on the government payroll starts driving luxury cars, building an extravagant house, and spending like a sailor on a $40K a year job, something may be amiss. You can’t handle that, don’t work for the government.
I’ve watched the news stories for years about the level of corruption in LA and marveled about it. Now that there is a “new broom”, the pendulum seems to be swinging far to the other side.
This was brought on by the very people (or their predecessors) that are being affected.
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Maybe so, but if a majority of the members of the “Ethics” Committee resigned, that should tell you a whole bunch. I don’t believe good & honest people go into politics, however there are very good and honest people in government.
It’s just Bobby’s way of taking over in Baton Rouge. And actually, it doesn’t hurt anyone but the corrupt individuals in positions amenable to graft. I’m sure some of these persons resigned due to invasion of privacy but not many of them. Now lets see those names of your contributors Bob. How about it?
When I worked for State government, if this had become a requirement I would have quit as well.
It isn’t anybody’s business what my wife makes. Nor is it anyone’s need to know what real estate I may own or inherit.
And don’t give me, “If you aren’t doing anything wrong…” business. I has nothing to do with that. Those of us on the up and up, with nothing to hide, should still be APPALLED over this shoocking loss of privacy (especially in the world we live in today where privacy is so prized).
It isn’t that I’ve got anything to hide, it’s that if you don’t trust me don’t hire me, if you do – my personal life is none of your business (the public already knows what I’m are being paid – but my wife’s income is our business).
We should be outraged. Avoid this slippery slope.
Well now, I guess there are plenty folks who don’t wanna disclose information such as this for whatever reasons, however I am one that has to believe that there was some that believe folks are on the take & what beter way to weed them out…
I agree that it is an invasion of privacy, but on the other hand, if you are a public servant & have 10 times the assetts (gained by whatever means), then there is a possibility that you are one of those that takes bribes from big business to get what they want passed.
This is no different than the lobbyists in Washington! When are they going to have them do a full disclosure?
I disagree – if you are on a board which makes decisions, awards contracts, grants licenses, adjusts zoning, etc. the public is entitled to know if you have a conflict of interest, or potential conflict.
It’s not like this law forced these people to resign – they chose to rather than let the public know if there was a potential conflict.
Given the history of government in Louisiana – with a number of recent insurance commissioners actually indicted – a law like this is long overdue. Again, and in view of that history, people should ask what all these resigning board members have been hiding the last few years.
“Louisiana Ethics” is an oxymoron. This state excels at graft and cronyism. Asking for disclosure from public officials, is not, in my opinion, out of line. Sadly I think it will not matter to the citizens; they have a built-in expectation of corruption.
Tom and UH are on the money. (no pun) There are certain requirements that one accepts when the decision is made to work for the government. LS is a cesspool of corruption and is a good place to start. If somebody on the government payroll starts driving luxury cars, building an extravagant house, and spending like a sailor on a $40K a year job, something may be amiss. You can’t handle that, don’t work for the government.
Three cheers for the Jindal administration. This one thing is more than the gross total that all governments in La. have done since La. became a state
Just because someone is driving a luxury car means they are on the take?? Is that really the logic road you want to continue on down.
To expect corruption is a problem on its on, but to require someone to disclose their spouse’s income – that’s just wrong.
La. will loose good people and honest folks won’t go to work there from other states.
This is going to do far more harm than the good it portends.
I’ve watched the news stories for years about the level of corruption in LA and marveled about it. Now that there is a “new broom”, the pendulum seems to be swinging far to the other side.
This was brought on by the very people (or their predecessors) that are being affected.