Pd. 1 Gerrymandering Reflection by Katherine Danforth https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr Choose 1 of the 2 questions to answer in 3-4 sentences. en-us 2022-03-24 16:17:20 UTC 2022-03-25 14:24:13 UTC hello@padlet.com 2. Do you think redistricting is best handled by state legislatures, or independent commissions (non-political groups)? Explain. katherine_danforth https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2112214359 2022-03-24 16:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2112214359 1. Do you think gerrymandering undermines confidence in democracy? Explain. katherine_danforth https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2112215560 2022-03-24 16:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2112215560 Cade https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113690548 1.  yes and no but i do think that some people will get at the maps and get mad and stuff so i do think they should setup better.

]]> 2022-03-25 12:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113690548 Kennedy https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113691639 (2.) I think that redistricting should be handled by independent commissions (non-political groups). I just feel that this would be ideal in order to have the least amount of bias possible. Either way though, I don't think the districts would ever be made "equal". ]]> 2022-03-25 12:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113691639 Oliver G https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113692301 2: I think handing the responsibility to a non-bias group of people would be an okay solution. Only issue would be bribery. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113692301 Charmain https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113693566 I believe that gerrymandering does undermine individuals confidence in democracy. I see gerrymandering as cheating in a way. It is weakening the opposing states without even considering having a debate to see who should really win. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113693566 Preston https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113693811 1. Yes because, citizens votes aren't being counted/represented fairly, and can possibly keep corrupt politicians in office every term.]]> 2022-03-25 12:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113693811 $am https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113694973 1. Yes, it gets compared to straight up cheating, and the fact that the end result of it is more power going to whichever party initiates the practice ends up giving individual voters, and their votes, less of a meaningful platform.]]> 2022-03-25 12:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113694973 Dey https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113695096 Yes, Gerrymander under minds confidence in democracy it dilute votes. They count for less and it makes people vote for more. They are suspiciously counting votes. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113695096 Luke https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113695983 2. i think it would definitely be alot different because bribery would be a thing. Therefor i dont beleive it would be equal ]]> 2022-03-25 12:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113695983 Cruz https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113696064 1. Yes I do believe gerrymandering undermines confidence in democracy. I feel like people will start to feel like their vote won't have an effect if the district they reside in is rigged to lean towards a certain party ]]> 2022-03-25 12:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113696064 Lucy https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113696218 (1.) Yes, because it allows officials to choose their voters rather than the voters choosing them. Gerrymandering does not give equal representation to minority groups in the Congress. This upsets the balance of political equality. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113696218 Kevin https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113696554 1. I think that gerrymandering does undermine confidence in democracy because when people see it as a cheating way, people are able to take advantage of that and they would be able to win pretty easily.]]> 2022-03-25 12:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113696554 aJ https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113697042 1. yes cause they take matter in their own hands when it comes down to voting keeping balance on votes and clean without no type of favor being shown. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113697042 yes even tho we vote for someone it kinda makes it seem that your vote went for the opposite party and now you are in a district that u don't trust https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113698533 2022-03-25 12:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113698533 Paris wicpar1913 https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113704848 I feel that gerrymandering should be handled in away that is not cheating. The democracy is not making it fair for others who voted, and etc. In my opinion, it would probably want to people to vote less. ]]> 2022-03-25 12:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113704848 Gerrymandering undermines confidence in a democracy because if people find out they are cheating they could use it to there advantage and come back and win all the votes https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113715199 QUINCY]]> 2022-03-25 12:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113715199 1. This would deter someone from voting. If someone can choose the way the want the voting to be counted it is sort of cheating. A person may feel voting is pointless due to gerrymanding.- Ky'rique https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113876671 2022-03-25 14:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113876671 i think that people will think their vote counts less if it is excluded and then i think they wont vote after that - gracie https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113877133 2022-03-25 14:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113877133 ciere https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113877617 Yes I believe gerrymandering undermines sconfidence in democracy. I believes this because people will start to think their vote doesn't matter because the district they are in already chooses a party. EVen if they dont agree or side with that party, it wouldnt matter.]]> 2022-03-25 14:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113877617 zoe https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113881116 1. yes. because people could see gerrymandering as an unfair way of voting and people might start to think that their vote doesn't matter anymore]]> 2022-03-25 14:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113881116 Clara Smith https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113882266 Yes, gerrymandering erodes people's faith in democracy and dilutes votes. They have less power, which encourages people to vote for more. Individual voters, and their ballots, are given less of a relevant platform as a result of the fact that more power goes to whatever party initiates the practice.]]> 2022-03-25 14:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113882266 riley https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113882331 1. nah cause it matters on the voters
2.state legislatures know what they doing]]> 2022-03-25 14:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113882331 Zakiyah https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113884077 i believe gerrymandering is unfair and cheating because it acts as if votes dont matter for the people because its not really counted if it goes to something you didnt vote for.]]> 2022-03-25 14:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113884077 Luke Bickar https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113884616 Gerrymandering does undermine our democracy because it is cheating. The person of that party shouldn't be able to choose districts and they should be evenly distributed. It undermines the power of the citizen.]]> 2022-03-25 14:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113884616 Ivan https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113884894 1. I think it does because it would affect the people's political efficacy towards voting. ]]> 2022-03-25 14:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113884894 Caroline https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113885502 Yes I feel as if gerrymandering is unfair way to vote. With this many will feel like their vote does not matter and will not count. This is an unfair advantage. We should be able to choose our voters rather than other people choosing for them. ]]> 2022-03-25 14:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113885502 Carlos G https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113886661 2. Redistricting should be handled by independent commissions because there is less of a chance of gerrymandering and more focused on the people instead of just winning. It might be less biased than the state legislatures. ]]> 2022-03-25 14:15:17 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113886661 amareyona https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113888755 2. independent commission, because I think they would give a less chance of gerrymandering. And politically wise it would be effective for the winning ]]> 2022-03-25 14:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113888755 Jayda https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113891055 I think that redistricting should be a job for non-political groups since there is potential gain from it is for politicians who are only focused on winning and this is unfair to the public.]]> 2022-03-25 14:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113891055 Ivan https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113902474 2. I think redistricting would be best handled by independent commissions. It is because the result of the vote won't affect the people who made it. The people will determine the congressional district lines fairly if there is no stakes for them. On the other hand, the state legislature that consists of their own political party would most likely act for their own benefits.]]> 2022-03-25 14:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113902474 Breece https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113903902 1. I think gerrymandering is unfair because you're picking places to where you can only win. ]]> 2022-03-25 14:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/katherine_danforth/e28bboh8gy4jmsjr/wish/2113903902