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Editor,
Mr. Horton’s Aug. 29 letter on Proposition 50 offers a viewpoint worthy of reflection. He supports Gov. Newsom’s proposal to temporarily return redistricting authority from California’s independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to the Legislature. Horton views this as a countermeasure to partisan gerrymandering in Republican-led states like Texas, which he believes threatens fair representation and democratic stability.
He warns that such tactics may be designed to boost Republican control in the House, potentially steering the nation toward one-party dominance. His argument invites broader reflection, what, for example, might be said of redistricting in states like Massachusetts?
While I respect the concern, it’s worth noting that California itself is often described as a one-party state, with governance that can reflect similar authoritarian tendencies. Newsom’s proposal warrants thoughtful scrutiny, particularly for indications that personal political influences, such as a perceived admiration for President Trump, may be informing decisions in ways that do not fully align with California’s broader interests. After all, imitation often reflects a form of respect or admiration.
Pull me down if I’m barking up the wrong tree, but I haven’t heard actionable plans from the governor or my representatives on: aligning fuel, electricity and natural gas prices with national averages; easing regulatory burdens on homebuilders; to acknowledge, at minimum, the possibility that rent control policies may have the unintended consequence of discouraging new housing construction; responsibly reducing state spending to balance the budget; and ensuring home insurance is both affordable and accessible.
Last but not least, I hope we can all come to recognize that framing things as “them” and “we” rarely fosters the same unity and progress as simply thinking in terms of “us.”
Dan James
Foster City
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Thanks for your letter, Mr. James. I’d say the only viewpoint worthy of reflection from Mr. Horton’s letter is how he attempts to irrationally rationalize the the partisan manipulation that is being attempted by Proposition 50. If this is the signal California wants to send, we can only hope other states embrace redistricting in their responses to Proposition 50. Along with cleaning out their voter rolls. What Mr. Horton doesn’t address is why Democrats have become the party of supporting criminals in our midst over that of American citizens. I’m waiting for Democrat overlords to send the bat signal to write letters supporting terrorists bringing drugs to our shores. As for fostering unity, it takes two to tango and if Democrats don’t want to dance on the side of common sense, we have no choice but to honor their wishes.
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