Rep. Barbara Norton of Shreveport's criticism of a proposed bill that would mandate that Louisiana school kids learn the Declaration of Independence quickly made national news.

In challenging the proposal Norton said that because of America's racist past, it is unfair to make black students in out state learn the document.

Condemnation came quickly and from many quarters, including - and perhaps, not surprisingly - Fox News.

To see Norton's original remarks made from the floor of the Louisiana State Legislature, JUST CLICK HERE!

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