[Bigiron]

Lee Hsien Yang: Electoral boundaries need to be fair to Singaporeans

In a Facebook post on Thursday, Lee Hsien Yang (LHY) criticized Singapore’s Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) as increasingly partisan and unfair. LHY pointed out the flaw in having the Prime Minister both convene the EBRC and receive its recommendations, creating conflicts of interest. He urged for a system to prevent gerrymandering and ensure fair treatment of voters.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/08/08/lee-hsien-...gaporeans/

[EvertonDiehard]

Politics is a dirty game, and they don't come any dirtier than the Men in White.

[EvertonDiehard]

Dressing in white: wolves in sheep's clothing

[Gemstar]

In my view, it is totally not fair at all.

[EvertonDiehard]

In my view, it is totally not fair at all.

Gerrymandering is accomplished by spreading voters of a particular persuasion among several constituencies to deny them an influential voting bloc in a particular area. If voters who previously supported the opposition are split among several wards which were pro-ruling party at the last election, the presumption is that the incumbent will triumph in that redrawn political boundary.

[Gemstar]

Gerrymandering is accomplished by spreading voters of a particular persuasion among several constituencies to deny them an influential voting bloc in a particular area. If voters who previously supported the opposition are split among several wards which were pro-ruling party at the last election, the presumption is that the incumbent will triumph in that redrawn political boundary.

So many constituents where Oppositions very high votes were removed. To name a few like Potong Pasir, Cheng San GRC, etc.

[pinkpanther]

Why PAP so scare to lose?

[Wy:Nox]

The map showing Marine Parade GRC is huge! Why can’t we have GRC based on population size instead?

[Gstalk]

All these PnP people are "boh chee", tinkering the numbers just to win, or to earn big money, or to attack the Oppo.

[Scythian]

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Is Suzhou under Singapore ?

[sgh]

It has been that way when rubber band was introduced. My parents home address is Yishun xxx but can come under AMK how marvellous.

[moonrab]

Lee Hsien Yang: Electoral boundaries need to be fair to Singaporeans

In a Facebook post on Thursday, Lee Hsien Yang (LHY) criticized Singapore’s Electoral Boundaries Review Committee (EBRC) as increasingly partisan and unfair. LHY pointed out the flaw in having the Prime Minister both convene the EBRC and receive its recommendations, creating conflicts of interest. He urged for a system to prevent gerrymandering and ensure fair treatment of voters.

https://gutzy.asia/2024/08/08/lee-hsien-...gaporeans/

Lee Kuan Yew, the first Prime Minister of Singapore, has been accused of practicing gerrymandering during his time in office. Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral boundaries to favor one political party or group.

In Singapore, the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by Lee Kuan Yew, was accused of:

1. Redrawing electoral boundaries_: To concentrate opposition votes in certain areas, making it harder for them to win seats.
2. Creating single-member constituencies_: To reduce the impact of opposition votes.
3. Merging or splitting constituencies_: To favor PAP candidates.

Examples include:

1. 1976: The PAP redrew electoral boundaries, creating new constituencies that favored PAP candidates.
2. 1980 The PAP introduced the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system, which linked multiple seats to a single vote, making it harder for opposition parties to win.

Critics argue that these actions helped the PAP maintain its dominance in Singaporean politics, while opponents argue that they were necessary to ensure stability and effective governance.

It's important to note that gerrymandering is a controversial topic, and opinions on its impact and legitimacy vary widely.

Gerrymandering is a practice in USA politics.

Gerrymandering in the United States refers to the practice of manipulating electoral district boundaries to favor one political party or group. Here are some key aspects:

1. _Partisan gerrymandering_: Both Democrats and Republicans have been accused of gerrymandering to gain electoral advantages.
2. Redistricting: After the census, states redraw electoral maps, often leading to gerrymandering.
3. Supreme Court decisions_:
    - Shaw v. Reno (1993)_: Established that racial gerrymandering can be unconstitutional.
    - Vieth v. Jubelirer (2004)_: Made it harder to challenge partisan gerrymandering.
    - Rucho v. Common Cause (2019)_: Ruled that partisan gerrymandering is a political issue, not a judicial one.
4. Effects_:
    - Polarization_: Gerrymandering can lead to more extreme political views.
    - Disproportionate representation_: Gerrymandering can result in a party winning more seats than its share of votes.
    - Voter suppression_: Gerrymandering can dilute the voting power of minority groups.
5. Reform efforts_:
    - _Independent redistricting commissions_: Some states have established independent commissions to draw electoral maps.
    - _Redistricting reform legislation_: Efforts to pass laws that prevent partisan gerrymandering.
    - _Voting rights activism_: Organizations and individuals advocating for fair electoral maps and voting rights.

Gerrymandering remains a contentious issue in US politics, with ongoing debates and legal challenges surrounding its impact and legitimacy.

Lee Hsien Yang should be brave and honest in publicity condemning his father LEE K Y for practicing gerrymandering over PAP rules...
Cheers!!!
And not cherry picking in his choice of politics. 

[p1acebo]

For someone to live in Serangoon or Bradell heights and belong to Marine Parade GRC??

The height of absurdity

[Scythian]

Why PAP so scare to lose?

No balls

[Scythian]

For someone to live in Serangoon or Bradell heights and belong to Marine Parade GRC??

The height of absurdity

Since being grouped for more than 40 years unchanged..

Those mad people won.