I voted yes... we are going to have to pay for it eventually and we might as well pay now to build up some surplus than have to pay more the next time a major storm hits.

And this surplus is not just for hurricaines. As I understand it, this surplus would be used if a major storm disrupts power in the north part of the state just like it did in the south part of the state two years ago - that's why the whole state is being asked to pay this. So, it might not have been Denham Springs last time, but what if it is next time?

This isn't that big of a deal. I think Entergy does a great job keeping the lights on and getting my lights back on quickly if they do go out. It's only two or three dollars a month. If I have to not supersize one meal a month at McDonald's, I think I'll live.