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Re:Let Math Save Our Democracy by snarfy on Sunday December 06, 2015 @08:45AM (#10685236)
I still think the cap on the number of representatives is the problem. The current number of 535 should be more like 10,000+ considering the current population size. This would also solve gerrymandering and help with the money problem.
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Re:Let Math Save Our Democracy by lyschoening on Sunday December 06, 2015 @11:42AM (#10685657)
It could/should be a bit more, yes, but you also have thousands of representatives in the state governments and that isn't working out much better with respect to gerrymandering.

The advantage with the mixed-member system is that you get to elect both a representative and a party, so even if you don't end up getting the representative you've hoped for your vote still matters.

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Re:Let Math Save Our Democracy by a3n on Sunday December 06, 2015 @10:59AM (#10685539)
Yeahbut, the building won't hold 10,000 members.
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Re:Let Math Save Our Democracy by bobwaycott on Sunday December 06, 2015 @03:28PM (#10686441)
Sounds like a good opportunity to create some jobs and score points with the electorate. :)
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