Use of the gerrymander as a weapon of choice

Ethan Rarick, an avowed Democrat, says, “I will support a nonpartisan redistricting of Democrat-dominated California on the same day I can be assured of similar fairness in Republican states” (Opinion, Oct. 2).

That’s the problem with today’s Democrats; they want to follow someone else’s lead rather than exhibit the kind of responsibility and accountability that would eventually result in their return to national political dominance.

STEVE WILLIAMS

Apple Valley

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Rarick, a Democrat, admits gerrymandering isn’t fair but sees it as a necessary tool to fight Republicans. If Proposition 77 passes and California’s electoral system is reformed, some states with Republican majorities may not do the same; advantage Republicans.

Until every state is forced to do the same thing through a constitutional amendment, Rarick would happily disenfranchise all Californians. Apparently fair is really unfair and unfair is fair. I say, no fair. Democracy should trump partisanship every time.

FRED EVANS

Northridge