For months now we’ve heard non-stop whining by our leges about hard they work and how underpaid they are.

During the Regular Session, the hard-working leges watched an LSU baseball game during the College World Series which started at 1 PM. That was the same time both the House and Senate were beginning debate on the laws of our state. It must have been tough gulping down a $50 lunch (plus tax and tip) at Taco Bell courtesy of some lobbyist and getting back to the chamber in time for the first pitch.

The game was broadcast live on ESPN-2.

Not only do leges have televisions on their desks on the House and Senate floor but, obviously, they also have cable (or satellite paid for by you) to watch their favorite programs.

Full-time jobs

I’m happy the leges are fans of the Tigers. I’m one too. However, I watched the game on my own time. But, I digress.

Normally, I wouldn’t mind the leges taking a few hours out of the law-making process to catch a ballgame. However, that was when they were merely “part-time” public servants. Now, the leges claim they are entitled to “full-time pay” because they work “full-time.”

How many of you have an employer that allowed you to watch the game? How many have tvs provided by your employer on your desk at work? How many have employers who furnish you with cable or satellite for your tv at your desk?

C.B.