James-Speaks
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Bonsai Gerrymander
Does anyone recall the furrfu over "Bonsai Kitty?"
How about bonsai watermelon?
Confession: We are not proposing to put an entire House district into a box, though the idea of putting Exterminator Man into one has appeal.
Nope, we suggest using computer technology (gasp) to draw House Districts based on the parameters (1) form factor and (2) demographics.
Paramater (1) would seek to make each district as compact as possible. Form factor means total area divided by perimeter.
Parameter (2) would be used to prevent violations of the Voting Rights Act.
Just a thought.
Does anyone recall the furrfu over "Bonsai Kitty?"
How about bonsai watermelon?
Confession: We are not proposing to put an entire House district into a box, though the idea of putting Exterminator Man into one has appeal.
Nope, we suggest using computer technology (gasp) to draw House Districts based on the parameters (1) form factor and (2) demographics.
Paramater (1) would seek to make each district as compact as possible. Form factor means total area divided by perimeter.
Parameter (2) would be used to prevent violations of the Voting Rights Act.
Just a thought.
posted by James-Speaks # 10:40 PM 
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