Fighting Gerrymandering: A Critical Look at Redistricting Reform

Name: Topic: Gerrymandering; A controversial issue of concern to all Americans General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform Americans on gerrymandering's true definition and its effects and persuade for their intervention in fighting and stopping gerrymandering as proves a selfish act worth termination. Main Ideas: Defining gerrymandering and what makes it a problem, The causes and effects of gerrymandering to citizens and leaders The right measures to enforce in the fight against gerrymandering. Introduction: (Attention Gainer): According to a report compiled by Michael Wines on June 27th, 2019, in the New York Times, gerrymandering proves to be a controversial issue that the Supreme Court has failed in addressing, which calls for citizens' intervention in ensuring reconsideration of redistricting reforms for a fair redistricting to be realized. It is essential to understand the essentials of willing voting as a civic right entitled to all American citizens. Gerrymandering limits such a privilege, silencing many Americans' voices. Without a fair redistricting process, the "buying the congress" concept will remain a strong determinant of the American leaders. I am an American by birth whose life in districts is well defined. I understand well what it means to vote and vote according to the district's rulers' will. Though I believe in democracy, the American government has not expressed any efforts in ensuring democracy during redistricting process. Such facts give me firm ground in addressing the gerrymandering issue to my audience. (Thesis Statement): The term democracy demands some respect in all aspects of Americans' lives. Unfortunately, gerrymandering tends to limit many privileges around democracy civic right being among the major. For this reason, the need to understand the primary meaning of gerrymandering, the causes and effects of gerrymandering, and the beneficiaries of gerrymandering is essential in finding a lasting cure for this controversial issue. The need for citizen’s collaboration in ensuring that the federal lawmakers reconsider redistricting reform bills that have been left in the legislative limbo without attendance proves to be the primary mission aimed i