'it's now or never' - so goes the song. now is the time to make a difference. go out and vote. every vote counts, especialy with the delineation exercises and gerrymandering by the election commission.
What is gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering is a term that describes the deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections.
Where did gerrymandering come from?
The original gerrymander was created in 1812 by Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry, who crafted a district for political purposes that looked like a salamander.
What is the purpose of gerrymandering?
The purpose of gerrymandering is to either concentrate opposition votes into a few districts to gain more seats for the majority in surrounding districts (called packing), or to diffuse minority strength across many districts (called dilution).
when one looks at the way constituencies are constantly re-delineated after each election, one can see how biased they are created. one can have a urban parlimentary constituency of 80,000 people and elect only 1 parlimentary representative cf. one small little rural constituency of 20,000 and also get one elected representative. by the way the constituencies have been constantly re-delineated, there is no way the BN will ever lose (unless people power rally rise up). the opposition can get 40%of the popular votes yet their representation is not 40%! hence, every vote counts in the crucial areas.
don't be fooled by the government's offer: "Stronger Voice In Parliament Or Bigger Representation In Cabinet". why must it be either one? Why can't it be both???
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