Gerrymandering

[homersapien 11,357]

Here's an issue before the SCOTUS that deserves a lot more attention.  

The Justices Have Questions About How to Fix Partisan Gerrymandering

Here’s everything they need to know.

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2017/10/answering_the_supreme_court_s_questions_on_partisan_gerrymandering.html

[homersapien 11,357]

The highlight of the hour came when Justice Sonia Sotomayor posed a very simple inquiry that cut to the core of the case: “Could you tell me what the value is to democracy from political gerrymandering? How does that help our system of government?”

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2017/10/sonia_sotomayor_s_simple_devastating_question_in_gill_v_whitford.html

[autigeremt 6,588]

Funny.....this question could and should be asked of both parties. To me it tramples the republic. 

[homersapien 11,357]

2 hours ago, autigeremt said:

Funny.....this question could and should be asked of both parties. To me it tramples the republic. 

What makes you think it doesn't apply to both parties?  

[autigeremt 6,588]

2 hours ago, homersapien said:

What makes you think it doesn't apply to both parties?  

Ummm..because it does apply to both parties?

[homersapien 11,357]

6 hours ago, autigeremt said:

Ummm..because it does apply to both parties?

Then why did you say "could and should"?  

I'm confused.