Mr. Joe Morrissey’s opinion piece in the RTD of March 31 cries out for negative criticism. He does explain the good reasons why good people should never support gerrymandering. Indeed, he is correct, except he never mentions that President Trump’s push for gerrymandering in Texas and elsewhere is the reason why a “Yes" vote is now urgent in Virginia.
It is a rare thing when I agree with Joe Morrissey on anything (this may be a first). As an Independent voter for over 50 years, his extreme views and actions over those years have not resonated well with me. However, his op-ed in the RTD of March 31 is a keeper. The current Virginia “special” referendum to redraw congressional districts to favor Democrats 10-1 is patently un-Virginian and un-American, especially considering that Virginia voters passed a non-partisan referendum on re-drawing the districts just five years ago!
The recent article on the Virginia Virtual Academy was unfair to the school and unfair to the many parents and families across the state of Virginia that continue to choose to enjoy the flexibility VAVA offers. It would have provided a more accurate representation if you would have spoken to more VAVA families. We love VAVA, and it has been a wonderful school for our family over the past 12 years. Parents and families from across the Commonwealth would’ve told you very different stories.
