I'm thinking the greatest single reason for our political division these days is Gerrymandering. Is it any wonder that our politicians aren't willing to even negotiate on basic issues. Why should they, they know they will be re-elected because they often enjoy a 2:1 majority in their districts. Make no mistake, the availability of very specific demographics and voting polls have made it easy to make it happen.
I enjoyed reading your Article it is so true. Ela Ostricher Architect http://www.ela-arch.co.il
Ohio's is pretty horrific. The whole debacle makes me furious. Irony = the winner of the Draw the Line Ohio contest? An Illinois state representative. (He won both competitions: Congressional map, state legislative map.) His map looks like the epitome of common sense when compared with the resulting redistricting maps. I haven't heard a negative word, from Dems or Repubs, about his winning maps. Oh well.
If you think that the legislatures-majority vs minority-can handle this fairly just what till our state supreme court gets a hold of this. With accusations of physical violence flying back and forth during the public employee union ruling, this should be a good 12 rounder. We passed conceal-carry just in time for some real fireworks!
check out NYS district maps for a real laugh
Agreed, geographical districts make more sense. Remember what Mom did when you and a sibling were told to share a cookie? The first person divides it, the second person chooses the piece. Why not let the minority party in the state draw the lines? Heh heh heh..... Bear
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