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Snyder v. US is the Republican justices’ latest decision weakening anti-corruption laws.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago

I agree with the few things I read on there, but, they seem to be taking the stance of "The system is fair, and a vote will do this if the people vote for us!"

Here's the problem. A few years ago here in Ohio, it was determined that the maps had to be redrawn because they were already gerrymandered to hell. The people voted on this. It was legally required by vote.

What instead happened, was the republicans who control the state, gave them 5 different maps, mostly identical, and none of which addressed the spirit of what the vote had called for. To this day, an approved map has not been submitted, despite being well past the due date. Many, myself included, believe that until some force MAKES them submit a fair map, they will continue to play games, and waste everybodies time. All in an effort to affect future voting.

What needs to happen instead, is an independant commitee needs to step in. Not the republicans. Not the democrats. But a mix of both. And here's the kicker. IF they can't come up with an agreement by the time voting season starts? Then Ohio shouldn't get to vote. It's either get your shit together, on a platform you can both agree on, or both of you lose out. That's it. End of story.

And what happens if all 50 states do this? Welp. Guess we hand the keys to the country back over to England. Hey England. Sorry about that whole 248 year rebellion. We're rejoining you now!