Well in that case, #1 is a misinformed argument. #2 is the reason districts are gerrymandered. The party in charge of drawing the lines will—as a side effect–c

Well in that case, #1 is a misinformed argument. #2 is the reason districts are gerrymandered. The party in charge of drawing the lines will—as a side effect–create some safe seats for the minority party. And in doing so, will retain control of the legislative body, by having a larger number of districts they can win.