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The discussion centers around a graphic depicting the representation of various demographics in Congress compared to the general American population. Key points include the significant under-representation of women and non-religious individuals, which some participants argue is a misrepresentation of what "representation" means in a legislative context. Critics highlight inaccuracies in the graphic, such as incorrect ratios and proportions that do not total the number of congressional seats. The conversation also touches on the impact of urbanization on representation, with larger populations in cities leading to different political dynamics compared to rural areas. Participants debate the implications of gender and religious representation, questioning whether the current makeup of Congress affects the interests of underrepresented groups. The issue of gerrymandering is raised, with participants discussing how districting practices can influence representation based on party politics rather than demographic diversity. Overall, the thread reflects a complex dialogue about the nature of political representation and the factors that contribute to its disparities.
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WhoWee said:
The claim made in post number 17 was that re-districting was done on the basis of religion.

Ah, actually I was using "Religion" and "Non-Religion" as just a general example of "two things that separate large groups of people". Although I don't know if he meant it the same way.
 
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Char. Limit said:
Ah, actually I was using "Religion" and "Non-Religion" as just a general example of "two things that separate large groups of people". Although I don't know if he meant it the same way.

WhoWee said:
The claim made in post number 17 was that re-districting was done on the basis of religion.

oh woahhhh no no no! Guess I should have clarified? I meant that gerrymandering was done on the basis of party politics, not religion, I was just using Char. Limit's example of religion.
 

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