re: LA sales tax is highest in the nation

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I'm so sick of this myth. I've driven through all but 4 states now. Trust me, our roads are better than the national average.

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This seems like a nonsense statement to me. I haven't been to nearly that many states but every one I've been in has better roads on average. Our neighbors Texas and Mississippi are far better. I have very little experience in Arkansas but those few were better than the north Louisiana roads I just got off of. Alabama and Florida are at least a little better. The areas I've driven in Oregon, Washington (minimal), Alaska, and Rhode Island are better. The area of Massachusetts I spent time in (Seakonk) was about on par with Louisiana, probably marginally better but the signage was far worse.

I honestly think that much of this is due to the ground/soil composition of south Louisiana. My understanding is that most of Louisiana South of about Alexandria is primarily deposition buildup and is considerably less stable of a base for roads than most of the country. I find the roads in much of North Louisiana are better than south Louisiana and seem to require much less maintenance/repair.