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Editorial
July 21, 1962
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates for reapportionment in western states, arguing it benefits rural areas and counters legislative stagnation that invites federal intervention. Urges forward-thinking politics over tradition.
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Time For Change
Reapportionment is coming in many of the western states whether we like it or not. This is a good thing. Many in the rural areas might be surprised how much better they will fare under a system of reapportionment.
The emotion-clad phrases surrounding country versus city are a lot of hokum in most cases. Country legislators have in too many cases held to the status quo while time and tide rushed on. You don't stand still with your head in the sand.
In politics nowadays—you either go forward or slip backward. Many states have slipped and the federal overlay—has come into prominence because states have had too much "stand-stillism" in their legislatures.
Too much legislative action (or lack of action) has been based on the past or tradition rather than on what do the facts and problems of today demand and what will the future demand?—Western Farm Life
Reapportionment is coming in many of the western states whether we like it or not. This is a good thing. Many in the rural areas might be surprised how much better they will fare under a system of reapportionment.
The emotion-clad phrases surrounding country versus city are a lot of hokum in most cases. Country legislators have in too many cases held to the status quo while time and tide rushed on. You don't stand still with your head in the sand.
In politics nowadays—you either go forward or slip backward. Many states have slipped and the federal overlay—has come into prominence because states have had too much "stand-stillism" in their legislatures.
Too much legislative action (or lack of action) has been based on the past or tradition rather than on what do the facts and problems of today demand and what will the future demand?—Western Farm Life
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Reapportionment
Western States
Rural Legislators
Political Progress
Legislative Reform
What entities or persons were involved?
Country Legislators
Western States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Reapportionment In Western States
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Reapportionment
Key Figures
Country Legislators
Western States
Key Arguments
Reapportionment Is Inevitable And Beneficial
Rural Areas Will Fare Better Under Reapportionment
Country Versus City Debates Are Often Misleading
Legislators Have Resisted Change Too Long
Politics Requires Progress To Avoid Federal Overreach
Legislative Action Should Address Current And Future Needs