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Gass3268
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« on: October 18, 2014, 09:46:39 PM »

I really don't think Districts would work well when people can switch between states at ease.
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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2014, 03:21:27 PM »

I think it would get too complicated to do regional districts for the Althing. How often would we do redistricting? People move around all the time, I could see it getting uneven very fast.
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« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2014, 06:48:25 PM »

Aye, but I still have concerns on the final bill. Someone needs to explain to me how and when redistricting would work.
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« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2014, 12:16:38 PM »

Splitting the Midwest into three districts is a really terrible idea. Let's say 15 voters vote in an election - that means only 5 voters are going to vote in each district. And in most regions, including the Midwest, 15 voters is an optimistic estimate for regional elections. Most of the time it's going to be even less. Do you really want elections with a whole 3 people voting?

As someone who doesn't have the political capital to get rid of districts in my own region, I encourage you to not do the same thing we did in the IDS, especially at such a microscopic level.

I've been trying to say this since the bill was introduced, but I really didn't know how to put it into words. Good to have someone with has personal experience with district elections come in and explain its faults. Thank you!
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« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2014, 12:32:42 PM »

Anyone has an amendment? If not, I will open a final vote tomorrow.

I have none, I think it would be best to get to the final vote as fast as possible.
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« Reply #5 on: October 31, 2014, 10:17:26 AM »

Nay
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