What people think of state government

In a Seattle Times poll, Washington state residents laid out contradictory expectations for government. They want government to do more but don't want to pay any more in taxes.

Would you say, overall, Washington state government is working ...		How effective is it at accomplishing what it is supposed to do?
In your opinion, does Washington state government ...		Is Washington state government generally ...
Compared to the benefits you receive as a resident of Washington state, do you think the amount of taxes you pay is ...		Do you think the tax system in Washington state is fair? Or do you think some pay too much and others too little?
Washington state government has about 102,000 employees, not counting public-school teachers and administrators. Compared to a private company of that size, do you think that the state government is ...		Note: Some totals do not add up to 100 percent due to rounding Source: Elway Research

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