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Why do we have to use geography at all? Can't we apportion representatives alphabetically, by last name? Or numerically, by SSN? I don't really see what geograp
by drcube 14y ago
Why do we have to use geography at all? Can't we apportion representatives alphabetically, by last name? Or numerically, by SSN? I don't really see what geographical representation buys us, except gerrymandering and pork.
- freehunter 14y agoIt gives us neighborhood-specific representation (or at least should). This neighborhood may have different needs and wants than the neighborhood next to it, and both should be represented by a politician who understands those needs.