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would have to dissagree that non-partisan methods are best. Republicans own the Senate, the Gov. the Lt. Gov. and most of the power in Texas because we want it that way. Our representation in the U.S. House does not come close to reflecting that and it should.

Wouldn't make more sense to use county boundaries or "natural boundaries" (rivers, highways, mountains, etc.) so that real communities are reflected in the person voted into office. It seems really silly to see these convoluted boundaries (like running along a highway) that ties people to an "election" boundary yet these same people would never see each other in the store or church. How can they have the same perspective on issues? I also think if common sense boundaries were used, it would nearly match who "owns" the Senate, the Gov. the Lt. Gov.

Not that I am feeling any guilt on the democrat position.

What makes following your suggestion difficult is the requirement that each district have exactly the same number of people.

Here in PA, there were a few districts off by something like 10 people, and the courts threw them out on that basis.

I also think if common sense boundaries were used, it would nearly match who "owns" the Senate, the Gov. the Lt. Gov.

That is a good point, of course some one will always feel cheated. There are also very distinct lines of voting when you combine large cities and suburbs into a district because they have the same geographical bounderies. If we did it that way ther would be a good chance Dems would never get voted into office and would feel they are not properly represented.