Are our legislators always this thorough in reading – and comprehending – bills that they pass? Unfortunately, this is all too typical. Actions have consequences and this is a classic example of herd mentality and of kneejerk reaction to the urges of a few who would dictate to everyone else how they should live their lives.
The way this is worded, “I AM the Lord thy God” certainly reads like a commandment.
Not convinced? Read the entire (Act 676) by clicking HERE and scrolling down to page 3 of the bill as passed by a 79-16 vote in the HOUSE and 30-8 in the Senate.
Perhaps legislators – and Jeff Landry – should give a little more attention to learning basic math themselves before attempting to inflict their religious beliefs on children.
Only in Louisiana, folks, only in Louisiana…
CORRECTION: Sen. Alan Seabaugh has correctly pointed out that the 17-0 vote originally attributed here was not the final Senate vote. That was on the co-author page. We own our mistakes and readily admit when we’re mistaken. The actual Senate VOTE was 30-8 with one senator not voting. Sen. Seabaugh seems to have taken umbrage at the idea that we (and apparently anyone else) should dare “lecture” our elected officials. Interesting concept.
So, I guess we should never have pointed out that “coincidence” of your law partner and State Rep. Michael Melerine (R-Shreveport) having attempted to reduce payouts in personal injury cases with his HB 423 while your firm just “happened” to be representing a dozen or so insurance companies, several healthcare providers and a few assorted energy-related corporations. No ulterior motive there, right, Senator?
After all, that might be considered “lecturing.”
we’ll have to get back to you on that one, Senator.
Louisiana Voice 
The hypocrisy of promoting the Ten Commandments while supporting a candidate for president of the United States who’s every waking moment is a violation of the first, third, fourth, seventh, eighth, ninth, and tenth commandments is transparently obvious to everyone except the self-righteous. Like the Pharisees before them MAGA fascists believe the appearance of following the letter of the law suffices for honoring the intent of the law.
Yes. I can’t imagine an indictment of right wing American Christianity stronger than the fact that they worship one of the most unchristian people on the planet.