When I lived in District 81 in Metairie, LA, David Duke was elected as our representative. When Duke gave up his seat to run for governor, he was replaced by David Vitter. Vitter was still in office when we moved to CrabAppleLane. When he was elected to the U.S. Senate, he was replaced by John Labruzzo. Hard for me to believe these guys are the best that district has to offer. Duke's views on government and society are well known, Vitter is a typical do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do type, and Labruzzo is somewhere in between but inching galloping toward David Duke in his views ... and credibility. In case you hadn't heard, Labruzzo wants to offer $1000 to poor women to be sterilized and is looking at offering tax incentives for the college educated to have more children. That's his plan to fight "generational welfare". I think I just have to let that sit there.
Quote of the Day
Our lawmakers would do better to focus on policies that promote education and achievement to counteract poverty and the bigotry of low expectations.
Archbishop Alfred Hughes, Archdiocese of New Orleans
Blog of the day here.
Quote from said blog: "On Tuesday, state Rep. John LaBruzzo lit the Internet on fire when he suggested the state pay impoverished women to have their tubes tied as a means to decrease the number of people dependent on the government."
Every time I hear Duke's name I'm remined of a line in a Blowfly song ... "I'm a Grand Dragon in the Ku Klux Klan, ain't no ..." then it gets a little harsh lyrics wise.
Unfortunately I'm never surprised at the low quality of politicians just about everywhere. At least I never hope for any better. This coming November, maybe I'll FINALLY be proven wrong. I won't be holding my breath, however.
Had to look that one up, Delmer. Doesn't seem like my cup of tea ... much like the former Grand Dragon.
Don't hold your breath, Lana. Looks to me like everyone everywhere is disappointed in their choices ... or should be.
Have you seen this CNN interview with LaBruzzo?
http://www.feministing.com/archives/011244.html
No, I hadn't seen it, Charlotte. Just another black eye for Louisiana politics.