The Shortest Split-Line Method of Redistricting

I agree with Sarah and Zach on their views on the shortest split-line method.  Although it has a few flaws, I believe that overall it is the best method to solve gerrymandering.  The shortest split-line method is directly based on math, proving that no bias can come out of it.  In this plan you simply draw the shortest line that evenly distributes the districts.  CGPGrey does a great job describing this method in his bonus video.  He clearly describes how simple it is to draw the districts with this method, rather than the complex way it is done now.  We all can agree that currently drawing lines is extremely complicated after doing the Redistricting game, so it would be a relief to have math do it all for us.  The shortest split-line method also works for an even or odd number of districts in a state too.  The only flaw in this method is that the shortest line can unintentionally produce a district that doesn't represent the majority of it's state. The good side of this is that it is the main disadvantage of this theory and that it is rare, and in a few years the lines will be redrawn because the population will change, which causes this disadvantage not to mean too much.  Overall, the worse thing this method can do it give one district a temporary advantage.  In the homework readings and game there were many court cases against a district line.  With this method you eliminate all of these cases because one person will not be drawing the lines in anyones favor, it will all be up to math.  Also, there are constantly complaints about the shape of a district, but with this theory that will no longer remain a problem.  With this method all of the district shapes will be simple lines.  A state should not trust one person to draw the district lines as it is very easy for that person to draw the lines in favor of a party in exchange for political success or money, but the shortest split-line method eliminates this temptation and secures unbiased districts.  Overall, this method provides the most secure ways to eliminate gerrymandering.

Indiana 2007-Split-Line 

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