1/26/2004
One-party politics
There is an alarming amount of evidence that U.S. is moving toward a Mexican-style one-party state. An important tool in accomplishing this is manipulation of the redistricting process. And Florida is a prime example.
Even after a session in which lawmakers increased phone rates, raised college tuition and delayed an Everglades cleanup, voters likely will be able to count on one hand the number of legislative races with clear-cut choices.
With control of the Legislature a foregone conclusion, Republicans and their business allies are naturally moving to restrict the last remaining outlet for voter discontent, the amendment process.
Just what you'd expect in a one-party state.
Even after a session in which lawmakers increased phone rates, raised college tuition and delayed an Everglades cleanup, voters likely will be able to count on one hand the number of legislative races with clear-cut choices.
With control of the Legislature a foregone conclusion, Republicans and their business allies are naturally moving to restrict the last remaining outlet for voter discontent, the amendment process.
Just what you'd expect in a one-party state.
