Democratic strategist James Carville recently criticized a new Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom. In his opinion, the law is a “dumb waste of time.”
During an interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN, James Carville expressed his opinion on the new law in Louisiana. He stated that with the upcoming storm season, what they need is not the Ten Commandments, but a Hail Mary. Carville believed that the latter is more appropriate to face the challenges they are currently dealing with.
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According to Carville, there are 10 different versions of the Ten Commandments, and he is unsure which one will be displayed. He also expressed concern about the underfunded nature of schools and the possibility that many students may not even know how to read the commandments. Carville believes that the whole ordeal is a complete waste of time and one of the dumbest things he has ever witnessed.
On Wednesday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (R) signed into law a bill proposed by the GOP that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public elementary and high school classrooms across the state.
Starting in 2025, classrooms must display signs containing the Ten Commandments in large, easily readable font. These signs should either be in the form of a poster or a framed document that is at least 11-by-14 inches in size. The accompanying statement on the poster will consist of three paragraphs, acknowledging the significance of the Ten Commandments in American education.
During a conversation with Carville, Cooper acknowledged that Louisiana schools have historically received low ratings compared to other American schools, but he also noted that there has been a slight improvement in recent years.
According to Carville, Governor John Bel Edwards has done an impressive job in lifting Louisiana up from its previous position. However, Carville is concerned that Governor Landry’s actions may lead to the state being pushed back down. Carville believes that the upcoming storm season and summer will bring about significant changes in the country, and by mid-October, the situation might be dire.
Civil rights organizations are already criticizing the new law, claiming that it goes against the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment, which ensures a clear separation between church and state.
On Thursday, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other organizations announced their intention to file a lawsuit that would challenge the law.
According to a joint statement by the ACLU of Louisiana, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the Freedom from Religion Foundation, the First Amendment guarantees each person’s right to decide their religious beliefs and practices without any interference from the government. It is not the place of politicians to impose their own religious views on students and families in public schools.
Carville was asked by Cooper about the discrepancy between having a book with particular perspectives in a library and having a Bible poster displayed in every classroom, citing the Establishment Clause.
According to Carville, the talking points of those advocating for book burning are highly concerning. He noted that such individuals want to remove books from libraries, which is a worrying trend. Carville pointed out that reading, writing, and arithmetic are fundamental skills that cannot be substituted. He also emphasized the importance of the courts in addressing this issue. Carville mentioned that there are a thousand founding documents that need to be read, but the challenge lies in having children who can understand them.
Carville made a witty remark, stating that it is intriguing how book burners insist on having the Ten Commandments. He added, “Give me a break.”
During a conversation with Anderson Cooper on CNN, Scott Jennings, a contributor, presented an alternative perspective. He proposed that the Ten Commandments could be viewed as a fundamental element of Western civilization’s principles.
Jennings clarified that he is not actively advocating for it, nor does he believe that public school teachers should be promoting any religious beliefs. However, he believes that the fundamental principles of Western civilization are integral to our criminal justice system and should not be disregarded. He further stated that if these principles are displayed in a historical context alongside other important documents such as the Constitution, the Mayflower Compact, and the Declaration of Independence, he sees no issue with it.
According to Jennings, it’s quite amusing that some individuals are expressing extreme anger towards the new law while simultaneously wanting to use public facilities such as schools and libraries to disseminate information that aligns with their own beliefs. He believes that people are overreacting to the new law.
