Redistricting or Gerrymandering?

I have always understood redistricting to occur when the population of voters in a district grew, shrank, or shifted. Often occurring after census, district lines would (as they should) be redrawn to assure you and I as citizens have adequate representation. I understood it to be a bipartisan process that did what government should do; preserve fairness and equity for all by making sure we are all well represented. 

Gerrymandering is manipulating voting district boundaries to favor one political party. No matter your party affiliation or mine, this is a violation of our right to vote in a fair and free election. I was appalled that an open call to purposefully manipulate voting boundaries came directly from the White House. I am equally appalled that governors and legislators responded by engaging. This my friends is not the end of the horse where the bit goes. I will oppose any candidate who gerrymanders or supports it locally, at the state level, or nationally. You should too! 

Bill Owen

Harlan