To the editor: As a Democrat (by way of social gathering) and a democrat (by way of my perception in democracy), I strenuously oppose the thought to reverse, even briefly, California’s voter mandate for independently drawn political districts. This text aptly describes the dangers of such a maneuver (“California Democrats might goal GOP congressional districts to counter Texas,” July 25).
The proposed Texas gerrymandering is simply one of many methods the governments of Texas and different states proceed their dishonorable, undemocratic and marginally authorized efforts to attain Republican victories. Examples are guidelines that suppress voter registration, obstacles to casting a poll and state supervision of native elections the place Republicans have misplaced. If not via gerrymandering, they are going to proceed to seek out methods to cheat.
Adherence to the need of California voters for impartial redistricting shouldn’t be “holier than thou” as Gov. Gavin Newsom suggests. Certainly, Democrats must be placing up one of the best combat potential proper now. However, a “win” on this combat is a dropping proposition long run. In help of democratic rules, let’s please not stroll into this Texas sewer.
Carla St. Romain, Pasadena
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To the editor: Bravo, columnist George Skelton (“Newsom responds to Trump’s gutter politics,” July 28). President Trump is dragging this nation into the gutter. The voters couldn’t have seen this coming 15 years in the past when Proposition 20 was on the poll, however since we’re there now, are we supposed to only wallow, swallowing the bile whereas nonetheless believing we’re the higher angels? What has that gotten us to this point? Solely extra insults and threats.
Battle on, Newsom. That’s the spirit!
Zena Thorpe, Chatsworth
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To the editor: I voted for nonpartisan redistricting as a result of I believed, and nonetheless suppose, it’s the fitting factor to do. Nonetheless, within the face of Texas’ transfer to overtly redistrict to maintain management of the Home of Representatives with the GOP, I see no want to face by and let California be run over.
Newsom should come to the protection of California with new districts. There is no such thing as a glory or reasonableness in standing in entrance of the Home of Representatives shouting, “We’re holier than Texas.”
Charles M. Weisenberg, Sherman Oaks
