"America is not a democracy, it's a republic". I've heard this adage way too often, and it has boggled me at times, admittedly. I mean, what's wrong with direct democracy?
As for your size argument, it's tired. How about Oklahoma transferring the Swiss system to Oklahoma, then Kansas transferring the Swiss system to Kansas, then Iowa transferring the Swiss system to Iowa, and so on?
I'm sure you don't want to change the current system. Actually I would be shocked it it were otherwise. Of course you don't want it changed, in your mind everything is just perfect with the current system. Even though it really isn't.
Aaand, I think I've by far exceeded my 3-comment limit with you at this point.
And it has been suggested that gerrymandering does not significantly impact Congressional representation anyway, so it might just be a feel good change.
As annoying as it is, the sources I've read do seem to suggest this. I still think there are ethical issues with having the same organizations drawing up districts participating in elections.
I didn't know you one for folding so easily to irrational whims. If something resolves a conflict of interest, it's worth doing in my opinion. There's plenty of methodology out there for unbiased redistricting.
As for your size argument, it's tired. How about Oklahoma transferring the Swiss system to Oklahoma, then Kansas transferring the Swiss system to Kansas, then Iowa transferring the Swiss system to Iowa, and so on?
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Why not?
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Is there a reason we shouldn't?
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Aaand, I think I've by far exceeded my 3-comment limit with you at this point.
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As annoying as it is, the sources I've read do seem to suggest this. I still think there are ethical issues with having the same organizations drawing up districts participating in elections.
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