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05/31/2010
Bryan
Nimitz HS, Irving, TX
I believe that gerrymandering should be illegal because it can give unfair advantages to someone while giving someone else a disadvantage. It is an extremely unfair practice that should not be allowed to continue. Iowa came up with a different way of redistricting and it works for them, so that means the other states could too. I know Iowa’s plan will not work for all of the states, but the states should figure it out for themselves.
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05/27/2010
Casey
Nimitz High School, Irving,TX
I believe that gerrymandering should become illegal because it is a very flawed system supported by the ones that benefit from it. If the elected official is the one that gets to redistrict than that person could probably stay in power forever. I think a good solution would be a separate party that is unbiased and monitored and they should decide the redistricting lines.
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05/26/2010
Erin
Springfield High School, Springfield, PA
I think gerrymandering is wrong; however politicians are not doing much about the cause and seem to not pay much attention to it. Officials should decide whether or not they want to be a part of it, but I think it is wrong and would not participate in it. Every opinion should be unbiased so there is no corruption within the government.
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05/26/2010
Kenisha S.
NORTHEAST HIGH, Philadelphi, PA
I without a doubt believe that gerrymandering should be illegal. As Moriata said it gives politicians too much power over community decisions. It also takes from the people of the community... they should have a say in what goes on where they live. And also the elected officials should not be able to pick and choose which areas they do and do not want to be apart of. If this goes on this can and will be distructive for the city in general.
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05/25/2010
Mauricio V.
Nimitz HS, Irving/TX
Gerrymandering should become illegal because it is destroying the opinions of the created minorities that evolved from redistricting. If politicians are able to control who gets to vote for who, then a form of dictatorship will take hold. Politicians will be able to stay in office for a lifetime because the districts are arranged to keep them in office. Redistricting should be left to a third unbiased party. One from another nation would probably be ideal. Districts should be equal in population and shouldn’t be forced into odd shapes to include minorities or political parties.
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05/23/2010
Karina
Nimitz High School, Irving, Texas
Gerrymandering is a tool that can be used for good causes and bad causes. Gerrymandering used for selfish reasons and to obtain power, should not be tolerated. For example, using gerrymandering to shadow minorities so that they can have no influence whatsoever is substantially wrong. In cases like these, minorities will have a hard time for their concerns and problems to be heard by the government. Although gerrymandering can be used to obstruct minorities and gain political power, it also has its benefits. Vigilance of how gerrymandering is used has to be provided and strictly followed, allowing bad use of gerrymandering can be harmful and wrong but it can also be good. But of course questions about when is gerrymandering is bad or good can arise. The use of gerrymandering has to have its limits and how it is used.
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05/21/2010
joseph mcc
northeast high, philly pa
i think it really dont matter who runs wat part of the city and thepolitions shouldnt worry bout who is voting for them because if they are good at wat they do then they will win
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05/21/2010
Stacie
Nimitz High School, Irving, Tx
I think that the gerrymandering process is wrong, but there really isn't anything that the politicians are wanting to do to change it. The only reason the process in Iowa was changed was because the courts changed it for them. There will always be a loop hole that the politicians can get through and they will abuse their power any way they can. It's inevitable. So many problems and debates arise from this process, but I don't see any use in fighting if you know the outcome of the argument. So I think that until I can actually vote myself, I wont complain about the process. Maybe when I have the opportunity to become an active voter, I'll be able to understand the disgruntled complaints.
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05/19/2010
Moraita B. 7th Pd.
Northeast High School, Philadelphia, Pa
I completely agree with Cody. I think that gerrymandering should be illegal because it gives politicians too much power over community decisions. Dividing communities within a city to have completely different ideals and policies can prove to be destructive for the city as a whole. Its not really fare to people who live in these communities if their boundaries are constantly redefined.
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05/18/2010
Cody
Northeast, Philadelphia
In my opinion, Gerrymandering is illegal and wrong the way it is conducted nowadays. The officials who represent these areas should not be allowed to decide where they will or wont be part of. There should be a an unbiased commitee who decides, run by federal funds, and be held in private, so that Greedy corrupt politicians can not intercede on decisions made by the gorup(s)
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