Louisiana becomes first state to require that Ten Commandments be displayed in public classrooms

[Twilight Hue]

Isn't this a violation of the First Amendment? Does it have a chance of surviving a SCOTUS review?

I don't see how. It's definitely a constitutional matter.

 

[Pogo]

Dodie, Dodie, Dodie... .

Some people just want attention. No way is that bill going to get signed by the governor.

No the governor already let it pass by not vetoing it in time, catch up.

 

[Pogo]

There's a can of worms. Of course it will be challenged via the Constitution.

In the meantime look on the bright side. it doesn't have to include a picture of Billy Graham alongside the Commandments.

That would be pornography.

 

[Evangelicalhumanist]

Louisiana website hasn't reflected it as being signed it's still pending so I'm going to wait a day or two. If it is isnt updated in a couple of days then it's fake news as far as I'm concerned.

And do you suppose that state websites are updated moment-by-moment on every event that happens? I seriously doubt it.

However, multiple news sources have now stated that it was signed today by Governor Jeff Landry.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Some just can't accept it when it hits. They just double down instead. Sad.

The actual state website as of this posting still says the current status is, it was sent to the governor.

HB71

legis.la.gov

 

[Pogo]

No the governor already let it pass by not vetoing it in time, catch up.

as of 4 hrs ago, may have changed.

 

[fantome profane]

I don't see how. It's definitely a constitutional matter.

It is a Constitution matter. But does the Constitution still matter?

 

[Pogo]

I don't see how. It's definitely a constitutional matter.

Yes this is an example of the government being authoritarian.

 

[Twilight Hue]

It is a Constitution matter. But does the Constitution still matter?

Good question.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Yes this is an example of the government being authoritarian.

I wouldn't exactly call a religious poster being hung up in a school as authoritarian but I guess I can give you half a credit for it, given the unconstitutionality in light of the separation of church and state.

 

[Vinayaka]

Sad. I get the feeling that if a group had 51% support, they'd eliminate a ton of minority rights.

 

[Twilight Hue]

And do you suppose that state websites are updated moment-by-moment on every event that happens? I seriously doubt it.

However, multiple news sources have now stated that it was signed today by Governor Jeff Landry.

Well I'm not denying it entirely. I suppose I could take such news on a provisional basis, which is why I said I'll give it a few days to see if the site is updated to reflect what has been claimed officially.

 

[Regiomontanus]

Bad for America. Bad for the Constitution. Bad for any religious groups not Christian or deemed "proper" by Christians.

God > US Constitution

 

[Pogo]

I wouldn't exactly call a religious poster being hung up in a school as authoritarian but I guess I can give you half a credit for it, given the unconstitutionality in light of the separation of church and state.

They are telling you just which poster you must display. What would you call it? Why should the state mandate the display of one religion's verbiage.

 

[Regiomontanus]

Do you say that because you think that Christian religion should be forced on everyone, including students? What would you say to the Hindu or polytheistic students who might be in classrooms and lecture halls in LA? That they should have known they've been wrong all along?

Having that in the classroom is not forcing anything. Ignore as you wish. But I think our kids should be exposed to the truth. Our Constitution is overrated IMHO.

 

[Twilight Hue]

They are telling you just which poster you must display. What would you call it? Why should the state mandate the display of one religion's verbiage.

They shouldn't. You're actually preaching to the choir here.

They will probably use the history of the Ten Commandments being posted in courthouses and other official buildings and probably use those cases to address this one.

 

[Pogo]

Sad. I get the feeling that if a group had 51% support, they'd eliminate a ton of minority rights.

Who says they need 51% support, look at the legislatures like Ohio trying to take away the majority right for the people to modify their own constitution.

 

[Viker]

God > US Constitution

US Constitution matters for all Americans. God is another's personal matter.

 

[Pogo]

Having that in the classroom is not forcing anything. Ignore as you wish. But I think our kids should be exposed to the truth. Our Constitution is overrated IMHO.

Your concept of the truth is grossly overrated and your opinion is about as un-American as you can get. It could get you lynched if we go back a few years.

 

[Viker]

Our Constitution is overrated IMHO.

Why so many are so willing to give up on the Constitution. Rather the First Amendment, The Second, etc.