Daily Kos National Attention to Florida Redistricting...

Daily Kos, Sunday March 1,2009 giving much needed attention to just how unfair to Democrats and voters in general districts in Florida have been set up to favor the Republicans. "
A New Hope For Redistricting in Florida
by Arjun Jaikumar aka brownsox
Sun Mar 01, 2009 at 04:11:14 PM PST
"Legislators shouldn't get to pick their voters: voters should get to pick their legislators".
The 2010 U.S. Census is now around the corner, and that means that all the states of our union will be drawing new maps for legislative and Congressional redistricting following the census.
Even casual observers of redistricting understand the power of controlling the process, or at least having a seat at the table during redistricting. It could make the difference of a seat or two in several states, and perhaps as many as 10-20 Congressional seats overall."

We can all do something about making the changes we need to be properly represented ,in our efforts to win back the seats which have been stolen from us.

We have all been hearing about our need to work on making Florida Redistricting a priority as it will affect so many positive changes in our State. (Check out the efforts being made by the DEC on our home page ) We all deserve to choose our representatives not have the folks on the other side of the river choosing our State and local reps. The Republicans have done this to us but with out help. Anytime we don't stand up for against the "gerrymandering" which is as Southerns as mint juleps we give others the power to keep us locked out. Let's all commit to working on changing the "business as usual " methods being used to exploiting our lack of involvement.

I hope you will visit the Daily Kos site here is the link ....
http://www.dailykos.com/

Read the entire article which was one of the best I have seen recently ,not only explaining how this effects us all but also what can and should be done about it. Here is the Florida group we can all join to do something to help.....Fair Districts Florida . Along with the local DEC , there is more we can do, phone work,canvassing neighbors,petitions speaking , and more. Sometimes it might mean having a conversation with someone who does not know of the abuse of the system used to get only Republican Gov,legislators elected disproportionately to Democrats. That means lots of Democrats are being discounted and our wishes are being disregarded. I want my wishes to matter ,count and be a fair share of influence in all elections, not diluted with Repubs so they can win seats where they don't really represent the majority of voters. Sounds unfair, yeah, 'cause it is unfair. We can stop it , just a little work but we know we are up to it. We helped get the 44th President elected and he carried Florida, so let's fix this "redistricting" issue then go after a fair number of legislative seats and the governorship too. We deserve Democratic representatives who respect and care about our best interests.
Want to help , here is the link for Fair Districts Florida ,have a quick look at the 'join them' page to see what you can do to get involved. Oh, don't forget to check out our home page , and petitions can be obtained and turned in at the DEC on Beach Blvd., as well. Write me 'cause I want/need to hear from you . TTFN