In Louisiana, we're accustomed to following our hearts, not our heads.
So I was pleasantly surprised to see the informed, rational reaction to last week's news that the Superdome is inching toward another major renovation.
Most people seem to know the 41-year-old Superdome could use another upgrade to modernize its infrastructure and help the New Orleans Saints compete in today's NFL, where rival cities are building new stadiums all around them.
They also know the cash-strapped state is in no position to pay for it.
The situation is challenging and requires a creative, complex solution.