We all make mistakes. It’s how we correct them that matters.

And Monday, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal responded to the cries from the media, voters and fellow politicians when he vetoed an outrageous legislator pay raise.

Jindal had said all along that he would not veto the raise, fearing such a move would prevent legislators from supporting other projects Jindal wanted to see occur.

The result was that a group of greedy legislators was left with no roadblock to stop a nearly $21,000 a year pay raise.

But Jindal’s veto in the end made the situation just for the taxpayer. Dealing with the political fallout may not be so easy however.

Jindal not only made a bad decision in the first place, he then had to go back on his word when he opted for a veto. Greedy legislators may not look kindly on his actions.

Jindal — who eased into the governor’s office last year — will now have to exhibit his political savvy to stay on top.

He made his road bumpier, but he did the right thing.

Taxpayers may be more forgiving than politicians, but Jindal chose to please the right group this time.

“Highest paid legislators” is no title to brag about.