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Congress and Population Density

There are 106 Democrats with a population density greater then the median Democratic district, while only 12 Republicans with a population density greater then the median Democratic district.

There are 112 Republicans less dense then Median Republican district, but only 24 Democrats in a district less dense then median Republican district.

Congress and Population Density

Thematic Map: Population within 30 Minutes of Downtown Albany

Still An Evil

Some people I know think government is a force of good. But I’m not sure I agree. I think government may be necessary, and evil sometimes required, but still an evil. We should do everything in our power to shrink our government.

Found my Gadsden Flag in my truck

Congressional Districts, Malapportionment in 2021

While Congressional Districts are evenly propositioned within their states, the formula that allocates the number of districts to states makes some under and over populated.

In addition, over the past year, people have moved since the 2020 Census was completed, which has further distorted the population in each Congressional District.

Congressional Districts, Malapportionment in 2021

Map: Mountain House Trail and North Mountain

Thoughts on immigration

I was listening to the radio tonight, thinking I really don’t understand the purpose of border walls or limits on immigration. It seems silly, if not an outright failure of mankind, that people aren’t allowed to roam and cross from one part of the world to another.

There is no wall or even a clear cut between New York State and Pennsylvania, just a sign along the road that informs you are crossing into a different state. Both states have their own laws and policies – certain activities that are totally lawful in one state can result in thousands in fines and years of incarceration by just crossing that imaginary line shown on maps. But you are free to travel between the states or even relocate to a different state if you should so choose.

Rather than building a wall with Mexico, the United States should work closely with Mexico to tear down the remaining differences. People should be free to cross the border without restriction, there shouldn’t be tariffs or restrictions on the movement of goods and people. While each country may have their own laws, let them compete for people and jobs – and let the best country win.

Why is Quebec and New York or Texas and Mexico so much different than New York and Pennsylvania? Sure, there is a needs for extradition in some matters and concerns with industrial pollution crossing borders, but people crossing borders in search of a better life should not be discouraged. Competition will improve all states, make them improve their laws and policies to increase their competiveness.

Ultimately I think the goal of leaders should be to tear down walls and bring forward market forces. To work together cooperatively to bring forth innovation and freedom of movement without delay or cost to the economy. Existing walls and border crossing delays hurt all, by delaying the movement of goods and services, needlessly wasting away potential economic growth.

Map: Empire State Color Relief