I'm just one person who doesn't get involved in heated situations
For Democrats being able to finally have some say in the elections instead of the Republicans always taking things over for themselves
To teach real history about things that actually happened, for good or bad. The history of blacks in this country is so white-washed.
To tell the truth about history instead of leaving out the extreme difficulties that minorities have suffered.
Businesses not having enough people to work or run their business
Sometimes I think health care should be provided to all.
I hate politics and have no interest. I just live my life
It's better than letting the Republicans draw the maps. Our state us already gerrymandered
Its about telling the history and impact of racism
How racism shapes every day interactions
Community centers, library, parks and rec, fire, EMA, police, education, utilities
Disaster relief, health insurance, social security, unemployment, roads, public transportation, national parks, museums, border security
Universal Health care, universal free preschool, public schools, internet, road maintenance, protection of water and federal lands
Info about how members are selected and what the group will do
It’s important for our districts to be identified by an impartial commission rather than the legislators who have a clear stake in the decision.
I will likely be more of a watcher of events than a participant.
Fairly drawn districts that don’t favor one party over another
A theory taught primarily in law schools focused on how racism is woven into the institutions of our country and how it has impacted people and systems over time
Systemic racism exists and still has an impact today, how certain racial groups are negatively affected by systems that were developed in order to give advantages to some groups over others
Roads, education, library, police/fire/emergency services
Disaster relief, health insurance, retirement and disability insurance, military protection, parks, transportation, environmental protection, labor environment protection
Disaster relief, health care, military protection, transportation, postal service, environmental protection, financial regulations for fairness and safety, access to clean water, retirement and disability insurance, labor protections
I have seen updates on how the commission is composed, advertisements to apply to the commission, and news articles explaining that the commission is at work trying to create new maps & meeting with constituents about this.
I don't particularly know that I have better information on how to create districts than they do, but I would like to know what they are doing, and if I notice something that seems off about it, I would be open to sending a comment to say so.
Republicans not to gerrymander districts to retain/gain advantage in our legislative branch. (Also Democrats not to do this, but they currently do not have the power to do so anyway.)
It is a legal theory that talks about how different impact of laws on different races implies a grounding in racism somehow.
I don't know. But they pertain to discerning whether laws are racist (rather than simply being a general understanding of our culture or people are racist).
pre-school-daycare-elder care to keep in home
A better way to pick people in government
We do not need parties picking our reprensatives
They do not want HISTORY taught in public schools
They only care about gentrification and gentrification only
All people should have their basic needs met
It’s not the legislature and maybe it’ll prevent gerrymandering
Nobody in power listens to common people regardless of the intent
It will change things downstate but not here
It shows how racism defined history rather than the current America is always good version
Racism has defined this country since its founding
They have a boring life and make up thing right along with other people. They just tell lies to make you believe them
Giving them money to help with their debts that they cause
They are going to do what they want anyway
Voter protection, disaster relief, social insurance, retirement insurance, infrastructure, transportation.
Social security, increased payments for the disabled, free and open elections for ALL Americans, an internet act like the rural electrification act, universal health care, public transportation for rural areas, equity in education funding, opportunities for homeownership for the poor.
Balanced districts that allow the best candidate to win, not just one party.
As an academic theory that has nothing to do with school curriculum.
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education, police, firefighters, parks and recreation, library
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, health care, armed forces, employment insurance
Universal healthcare, internet, universal basic income, parks, firefighters, police, armed forces, welfare, social security
Voted for it, heard about its creation, seen they are working, seen they are delayed this year, seen a map in progress
The state has been gerrymandered and it needs to be fixed
One person doesn't have a big impact unless they are willing to spend a lot of time or money
Teaching how our current laws are founded on a system of biases by those who created them
Critical thinking about how we got to here as a society
Making sure no governor ever gets away with isurping the constitution of our state
That 2 independents are really democrats
that blacks are at a disadvantage because of white privilege
Fear: people are afraid of covid, which leads to ridiculous mandates and loss of freedom, every business is understaffed because people don’t want to work, people are afraid of losing their homes and businesses.
Getting people back to work, protecting voting integrity, protecting individuals’ and businesses’ freedom to live and operate as they see fit, protecting medical and parental freedoms, promoting policies that encourage business growth, restrict health department and other bureaucratic powers.
Road maintenance, community gardens, parks maintenance, public library, some public transportation.
Disaster relief, road maintenance, covid relief, national parks, more taxes, incompetent politicians, fear-mongering, tyranny.
Roads, fire/emergency services, police, secure the borders, provide for the common defence, establish justice, ensure equality of opportunity, not equality of outcome, protect our freedoms as outlined in the Constitution, generally leave people to live their lives without interference.
Some online discussions debating whether or not the committee members will actually be random, will they be influenced, threatened, or in some way coerced to lean a particular direction, the ability for such a group to work together or to actually do their job.
The committee will do what it will do, regardless of what the people want. They will make a show of public hearings and garnering opinions, and then do whatever it is they’ve decided. It will be more of the same politics.
More voting power to areas of the state that are higher density black populations (Detroit area), which typically vote Democrat. More of the same politicking.
An academic discipline based in Marxism attempt to equalize relations between races through redistribution of wealth and power from those who hold power (white people) to those who don’t (black people). It’s end results are increased racism, because you cannot raise one race by bashing another.
White people have more power than black people: whites should somehow be punished or fined in order to “level the playing field”; black people should get more “breaks” because they are inherently disadvantaged; society must become aware of, educate/train children to avoid, micro-aggressions and other perceived slights; society must atone for the wrongs committed against the discriminated race; people with more privilege are never allowed to complain about their problems; white men especially are oppressors and must be maligned and punished; cancel culture seems to be a major tool in punishing those who are more privileged.
I will get informed but will not get involved per se
addressing the true history of our country and the factors that had led and continue to contribute to racism and inequality
history of slavery, history of Jim Crowe, factors in society that promote inequality (ex housing discrimination, poverty)
Free internet, improved public transportation. Free childcare. Free college. Free healthcare. Affordable single family and communal housing.
Recognizing racial dynamics in a society and how the system is designed to favor some groups over the others, then taking definitive steps towards accountability, reparations and racial equity.
History, privilege, transgenerstionsl trauma, incarceration, poverty, access to resources, social hierchy, restorative justice
trash removal, community centers, roads, education, affordable housing, food banks, churches
help with pandemics, food banks, affordable housing, child care
they are redrawing state and federal redistricting
civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
how the government has discriminated against Black, Indigenous and other people of color through unjust policies concerning housing, employment, criminal justice, education and more.
Defunding the police and putting that money toward schools and infrastructure.
Trash, roads, education, community centers, parks and recreation.
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social security, national parks, infrastructure, health insurance, reparations for marginalized people.
Health insurance, transportation, infrastructure, education, national parks, retirement insurance, social security reparations for marginalized people, housing.
Ensuring that all MI residents have a voice.
Teaching history as it really happened instead of the white-washed lies we actually get.
Trash removal, recycling, parks, roads, schools, community centers, police, fire, libraries, housing, sidewalks
Social security, medical insurance, roads/highways, law enforcement, military, disaster relief (FEMA), science, food safety regulation, product safety regulation, workplace safety regulation, financial regulation
NPR stories, news stories in the paper (LSJ, Freep), online reporting from Mlive and Bridge, reporters I follow on Twitter
This is a better option than the legislature, and the commissioners appear to be trying their level best to do a good job
I'm just informing myself, rather than making many public comments or submitting potential maps
A more sensible and less gerrymandered legislative map
Critical race theory states that there are systemic issues in major social systems (law enforcement, housing, judicial system, etc.) that are based on white-supremacy.
Recognizing systemic racism/white supremacy, tracing effects from systems to outcomes, history of systems in their social context
federal government would like to provide everything for us.
only 1 voice from a small community in northern michigan. the emphasis will be put on southern michigan and what they want.
theory that racism is systemic within the policies and foundations of the country.
racism is within everything that we do, and we need to question all that we do.
Trash removal, community centers, library, roads, water and sewer, police, fire
Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, national parks, food inspection, drug inspection, law enforcement
Roads, water, sewer, law enforcement, fire service
I applied for this commission as an independent. However, I recently learned that one of the "independent" people chosen isn't truly independent; he has always voted for one party's candidates and measures.
I recently learned that one of the "independents" really isn't independent; he has always voted for one party's candidates and initiatives, instead of having a mix over the years.
I don't think they're really going to listen to the citizens
I expect maps to be less gerrymandered than they are now
They are always scamming money and doing a poor job of servicing the public. Not very reliable and don't provide anything for the tax money.
education is about the only thing they can provide.
They should use tax money for all common issues, schools, roads, bridge, parks, and environment.
They cannot agree on the maps that need to be drawn and will not finish on time. They can't agree in general.
I don't trust anyone related to government. There are always issues.
I don't believe that anyone would listen to me and my single voice.
That we have a fair distribution in this state.
It is about that certain races are above others and changes need to be put into place to prevent this.
That white people are bad and everyone else should be given preferential treatment to get over this hurdle.
Assistance when needed with local government
A theory circulating amongst activists that suggest certain situations are a result of your race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.
Following the law instead of making up madates
They are much more interested in appearing to "care" than in running the city.
They offer a trash service that is cheaper than the only private competition, but is poor enough that most people use the other anyway. The city owns the electric and water company and allows no other companies in so we can't get anything better. They take recycling pick up out of our property taxes, but it is very limited. Our roads are awful and our schools are worse. There are several community centers that range from absolutely wonderful to absolutely awful depending on the individual management. Our bus service is run so poorly that most of the money to keep it comes from property taxes and they ask for new millages almost every election.
If they were willing to be constitutional, the only services the federal government would provide would be the post office and the military. They are quite willing to provide many other things, but they always to an amazingly bad job of it.
Federally, post office and military. State, school and roads. Local, police and fire.
Allegedly, they are collecting paychecks to do absolutely nothing.
I don't expect them to do anything most people notice.
It is based in socialism. Instead of dividing and polarizing people by social class, it done with skin color and cultural heritage.
That what color your skin is defines whether or not you are worthy of fair treatment and that equity of outcome is more important than equality of opportunity.
Mail and transportation, Infrastructure and policing.
I suspect liberal democrats will infiltrate and manipulate the commission, just like they did with the 2020 election and the CA recall this year...
Because you did not allow me to say, "I do not know".... But honestly, because I am a Christian Conservative and I don't expect the process to be fair to us.
More Democrats in the Michigan Senate...
Encouraging children to see racism where there is none....
White privilege, racial inequity, systemic racism, etc...
garbage, electric, water, emergency, policy, internet, schools, roads
fema, disaster relief, grants for education, national parks
Things are pretty good now. Don't usually think day to day "wished the government would do this _____."
Basically the idea that formed a lot of the description on the last few screens. A desire to have a non-governmental, non-politician entity decide districting decisions.
Get people to shut up about the situation.
A racist facist elitist narcissistic set of bs edicts by people who don't care about the people they are affecting.
That people should see race over other things in a very detrimental and societal damaging way. That white women who have no business telling other people what to do or think are superior and should have the right to destroy your marriage, family and children, not just their own.
trash removal, road maintenance, fire and police protection
some independent commissioner's are really affiliated with the democrat party and don't attend meetings
All whites are supremacist and discriminate against all minorities
Trash, education, transportation, roads, emergency services, parks and recreation
Disaster relief, unemployment, social security, Medicaid, insurance, emergency services,
Insurance (medical, employment), Internet, disaster relief, education (primary, secondary and higher), infrastructure, public transportation
They're going to do what they're going to do - there are too many citizens for one voice to individually make a difference; but they could make an impact in the aggregate.
Teaching about the history of racism in America and its impacts
Racial inequity has a deep history in this country
The draconian changes they made to Michigan’s auto no fault law
They are liberal. They will always push towards more government and limited individual freedom.
Well, nothing really. The ineptness continues to amaze me at the local level
Maybe national security but not really with Biden
I have seen they have started drawing districts and it is already politicized because no one is truly independent
Because it took it out of the hands of the voters. My elected representatives are no longer culpable. I have no idea who these “independent” people are
Because no one truly listens to the citizens
A “woke” way for teachers to teach white children how they should feel guilty for their whiteness.
It is not appropriate in school. I do not trust liberal teacher to present this information to my children
Disaster relief, road maintenance, social security health insurance
Universal health insurance, robust social safety net
It’s better than the legislature gerrymandering the district’s to benefit republicans
I just don’t think my opinion will have an impact
I hope that it’s a more fair system. One where voters choose their legislators, not the other way around
They are not in touch with their constituents...
water/sewer, trash removal, clearing roads, parks and rec
infrastructure creation and maintenance; maintenance of parks and public properties; water; sewer; trash; police and fire
Some of the so-called Independent members are actually Democrats.
I don't trust the system, and I don't trust people to be fair or unbiased in these decisions. I don't also don't trust the people who appointed the committee.
People involved in government decisions don't listen to citizens.
An ideology that proclaims that if you are white you are an oppressor, if you are non-white you are a victim. People cannot be defined any other way. It promotes ideas such as white privilege and encourages more division in our communities. It is anti-Christian, anti-Biblical, and anti-American. Its purpose or goal is revolution. The alleged victims are expected to rise up and overtake the alleged oppressors. It encourages class warfare.
Equity of outcomes--no matter what, everyone should have the same level of success. For example, in a classroom setting, it would mean that every student deserves an A, no matter how much effort they put into the class, or how much they learn. Every student must have equity, or an equal outcome. This is the basis of communism.
Trash, education, snow removal, road care, transportation, Public safety,
Social security, parks and rec, disaster relief, education assistance, disability assistance, healthcare
Healthcare, education, disability, social security, childcare assistance, tax credits, unemployment assistance, career guidance, employment search assistance, food
They sent out flyers and applications. It’s supposed to help things be more fair and transparent
Seems like a good effort to address voter suppression and inaccurate representation
I doubt I will give much input. I will do mostly observation
A movement toward acknowledge the impact that racial divide and hate has had on our entire history. It is an examination of the deep roots of racism and how it permeates all aspects of today’s life. And gives insight into how we can undo the damage that has already been caused and do better moving forward.
Division, internally built racism. The roots of racism. Unconscious bias, Stereotypes
This topic is too big for a survey like this, especially to answer in such an open ended way. I will say that I think government at all levels should provide more services than currently. I would pay more taxes accordingly. Small local example - recycling here is terribly inadequate.
Examining the ways institutions and other social or political constructs have created and perpetuated racism in America.
“the” concepts is ridiculous given a tiny box to answer in on a phone. But here are some: Storytelling as a means of identity. White privilege.and associated problems. Intersectionality and differentiation of oppression.
disaster relief, social insurance, parks & rec
allow things to actually get done without it having to be so damned political and actually solve issues
it's a bunch of bullshit that they try to teach children today that there is a problem with systemic racism. Everything in the past was racist and that basically it is the blacks turn to take over. White people should feel ashamed for how bad black people have it in society and we need to start making up for it now.
everything in history was controlled by racist white men
An examination of how race affected and currently affects society
That race plays a bigger role than we would guess
trash removal, utilities, internet, education
everything already mentioned plus basic health care and affordable college
My participation is not active enough to lead to any impact.
Redrawing unnatural boundaries in existing districts.
I don’t know enough about it to try to define it.
Information matching the selection process
I think they will create districts that are much more fair than the ones we have now
I will be observing, not providing input
The idea that systemic racism suppresses the opportunities of racial minorities
Trash removal, water and other utilities, education, libraries, fire and emergency medical services, roads
National parks, disaster relief, social security, postal service
Universal healthcare, postal service, protection of undeveloped land and national parks, social security, housing and food for anyone unable to provide for themselves, infrastructure
The people making the decisions have the greatest impact, and they can choose whether to listen to anyone else.
That the districts are not drawn to favor either party
I'm not sure, but I believe critical race theory is teaching about how history has impacted present day conditions with regard to race. For example how Jim Crow ultimately led to mass incarceration and unfair sentencing, or how redlining created segregated neighborhoods, or how various policies have prevented Black people in America from amassing generational wealth.
I believe it is just a more complete picture of the history of this country and making the connections between historical events and current conditions.
Our township doesn't not provide service beyond sewer. Our roads are a joke as we are in a dead end area of Whitmore Lake, Green Oak Township. While this stinks, the beauty of where we live is great.
willing: not sure Capable, Fema, Universal Health care, Public Transportation, Social Security, which is NOT an entitlement but something I have paid into my whole adult life. Good parks on state and federal level and much more. Lobbyists and greed negates all of these capabilities of our governemnt.
Health care for all, not just those who can afford it.Job retraining. Food for those who need. Caps on prices.
The old way wasn't working. We need independence.
How racism has shaped America and is still almost as prevelent as it was in the 1960's
Education, transportation and roadwork, free wifi, affordable child care
They will probably gerrymander the districts even more and make it difficult for people to vote
Making sure peoplew votes count and are not canceled out
African Americans and other traditional minority groups have been held back and discriminated against for hundreds of years. Our entire political system and country was founded on racism and sexism.
That not all races are considered equal in the eyes of the US law
Trash, water, sewer, library, education, roads, parks, internet, environmental oversight, elections,
Postal Services, foreign relations, military, border protection, immigration, education, research and development, drug R&D, Regulation of medicines, regulation of food purity, social assistance, disabilty insurance, flood insurance, retirement insurance, land management, parks, dams, locks, waterways, Taxation, transportaion policy, transportation infrastructure, space exploration, business assistance,
complete medical coverage, high-speed rail, passenger rail, transportation infrastructure, postal services, corporate oversight, mint & currency, foreign relations, strict anti-pollution regulation and oversight, workplace safety, voting rights oversight, Higher education support, Research & Drvelopment R&D), Medical and drug R&D, regulation (including safety) and oversight of food and drugs, Assistance to the poor and those who are handicapped.
News reports, notices of meetings, links to meetings
It is a good faith attempt to draw districts in a fair way, not benefiting any political party.
I have not given them any feedback so far.
That the political representation in the state and the federal government will better reflect the actual views of the people.
A theory in law that our system has been shaped by historical racism. Many of our laws and institutions have laws and regulations that unfairly disadvantage non-white and female persons.
That we need to consider the impact of historical racism in how we shape our institutions and laws.
having people wear mask to stop spreading covid
, disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
, disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, education, health care
using past events to discuss how systems are built to encourage racist or discriminatory policies
I am in a rurtal farmingh community, so I think weather is the most important thing for my community.
Roads and bridges. most of Michigans roads NEED repaving.
being a small rural village, we dont have big problems. we have trash removal, snow removal, and two separate schools.
social services, road maintenance, trees, parks, and beautification.
That all districts will be an accurate summation of its voters in that district.
I am not sure what this would entail, but I feel children should learn about racism
Trash, community centers, education, libraries, roads,
Health care, education, disaster relief,
I am not that interested and don't see how reading articles can help.
it is an academic movement that looks at ways to challenge racial injustice.
trash, recycling, roads, internet, education.
heathcare for all, social insurance, retirement insurance, transportation, disaster relief.... free preschool and college....
free housing, education, medicine, healthcare, transportation, internet, universal income, social security, good infrastructure, safety, privacy
that the new proposed map (at least at this point, subject to change) - two democrats would be vying for the same spot - slotkin and kolezar
that officials are more fairly and equitably elected..
a way of understanding how American racism has shaped public policy.
- housing segregation, schooling segregation, redlining.... criminal justice issues (stop and frisk for example)
Political leaders have influenced the zones and this will lead to unbiased voting
All of them, whether you want it or not.
That it will change the districts to benefit democrats.
Bullshit, lies and communist propaganda.
That white people are responsible for everything bad and America is an evil country.
Roads, water, transportation, public safety, education
Should only provide oversight or air travel via FAA, protect borders and military
That they are in the process of redistricting and who was selected.
Views from small communities are rarely listened to.
How race and US law challenge American liberal approaches to racial justice.
the 'basics', at this point internet and phone too and better representatives
because im only following whats going on
stop gerrymandering, which is just cheating 'legally'
Workforce and barriers to entry (housing, childcare access, broadband)
Infrastructure (housing, broadband, water & sewer
water/sewer, emergency services, transportation, broadband, utilities
Healthcare coverage, free college education, social security, utilities, broadband internet, public transportation, national parks, public safety
healthcare, college access, housing assistance, pre-k, retirement/eldercare, childcare assistance
asked to participate in public forums; information on sessions; summaries of purpose and makeup of commission
it's a step in the right direction to remove districting power from the legislature
Representative fairness among elected officials
study of institutional racism and impacts on society and societal systems
they only make decisions to help themselves or help people that give them money
whites have the history written about them by them
that racism is embedded in all areas of life
finding a high paid job is getting harder today
yes, to agree on one topic, all they do fight today
yes , today i have eclectic, phone, cable, trash pick up, snow removal, street cleaning , recycle pick up,
not use what you asking here, I have to pay for them all. city will not help
they are doing a good here in Sterling Heights
that by rep has a area that they can easily access to hear the people so they can react
the thought of teaching one side of the story and not what the parents want them to teach. What ever happen to reading writing and math, They should teach the Constitution and stop what a teacher thinks should be teaching,
very bad for the USA, just teach the truth and stop the brain washing
I live in an area of Michigan where there is less population. It seems that the lower part of the state with the greater population areas controls almost everything.
Re-education of children about the beginning of America in 1619 vs 1776
Education, transportation, trash, roads, emergency response and safety, water / sewer
In the past, the controlling party would redesign districts to manipulate election results
bringing racism to the forefront of discussion without evidence that racism is actually a full force throughout the country. It's adding fuel to the fire when there may not be smoke
Too great an opportunity for gerrymandering
There is no consequence for ignoring the people.
Too many people refuse to take COVID seriously.
Fixing the water systems in Flint and elsewhere.
Capable? Trash removal, community centers, roads, internet, k-12 education, continuing education, library, public park(s) and pool(s). Willing? roads, k-12 education (barely), public parks, library.
Capable? Unemployment insurance, retirement insurance, universal healthcare, disaster relief, broadband internet, national parks, college education/vocational training, universal basic income, national defense. Willing? Unemployment insurance, medicaid/medicare, disaster relief, national defense.
Universal healthcare, including vision, dental, hearing, and mental health. Public education including college and vocational training. Universal basic income. A mandated thriving minimum wage. Retirement support (more generous than the current social security system). Broadband internet access to all areas of the US. National defense. Robust national rail transit system. Weather service. Disaster relief. Career re-training for people in mid-life who need to switch jobs. Environmental protections, including making polluters pay to clean up their messes. Enforcement of wage theft laws and other worker protections. Enforcement of anti-discrimination laws, including protections for race, sex, LGBTQ+, religion, etc. Prosecution of domestic terrorists. Prosecution of police who abuse their authority/violate citizens' rights.
It was a while ago, so I don't remember the details, but it included an application to be considered for the commission.
Because it removes the legislature from the redistricting process. The legislature has egregiously gerrymandered Michigan's districts, and it's given us some truly awful state legislators. Whether the change will be a real improvement remains to be seen, but I'm hopeful.
I expect district boundaries to be drawn in such a way that neither major political party has an unfair advantage in future elections.
It's a way of looking at aggregate data and historical trends to help show the effects of racism on society and individuals. It's generally considered to be college or graduate-level subject matter, and while it may (and probably should) affect curriculum decisions for k-12 schools, CRT is not taught at the k-12 level.
Use of data to identify systemic racism and unconscious bias even when (especially when) race is not explicitly mentioned in legislation, public policy, or corporate bylaws/policies, and to demonstrate the real effects of systemic racism and unconscious bias.
An article about how the independents on the board really aren’t that independent
Everything’s super politicized and I’m not convinced that it will stay independent for long
I don’t buy that citizens have much of a voice anymore
New districts, hopefully districts that make more sense in my area.
An ideology that has roots in Marxism and socialism and postmodernism. The main idea is equity for those who are in specific minority groups and serving justice on those who are historically considered oppressors.
Equity for all. Group status is more important than individualism. In more radical circles, enlightenment values are questioned. Speech is considered violence.
Stop mandates for Covid vaccine, improve school education and stop crt in schools and indoctrination
Roads, education, some utilities, community centers, sheriff office
None, they don’t care about the people of this country
Disaster relief, extended disaster relief on a case by case basis, nationwide internet access, education vouchers so the money for education can be used where we choose, National Park system
I doubt many people will be listened to, most people have their own agenda these days. Whoever is the loudest and most forceful about it will get their way.
True equality among the districts but it’s highly unlikely
Teaching more about racism in every aspect of school teaching weather true or perceived. Teaching white children to hate their own race and themselves for being born the way they are. Whitewashing history and erasing history all together
It will be easier to handle and solve the problems
Each n every individual should benefit no one left behind
For racial justice in schools and colleges
They are capable of doing all of those things.
Just tell us what we want to hear to get elected and never follows through
Meals on wheels...fresh produce for low income families
All I know about it was described on the previous page.
I support redrawing districts to avoid anyone being misrepresented.
I don't plan on getting involved to the point that it will make an impact.
That it will be fair and no gerrymandering.
For the little I understand, it has to do with teaching history of the interaction of different races and the resulting racism. I could be wrong, I do not have school age children.
trash removal, utilities, roads, education, community recreation programs, fire, police
I don't feel I know enough about this process to contribute
A civil rights movement to change the way laws are enforced based upon race
I don’t think the federal government should provide “goods or services”. I think they should do things like handle foreign and military affairs. Safeguard our borders. Render relief/aid during natural disasters.
Previous mismanagement, poor economic development plan, poor city services.
trash, roads, water/sewer, electrical, internet connectivity, mail, household gas (heat), parks, sidewalks, recycling, fuel tax should only be used on automotive roads/bridges/subsidies
It's a way for special interest groups to buy the re-districting. 5 of the members can be bought off or will represent some small interest that will make politicians rich and not help the people.
5 people of the 13 can be bought off by special interest. 5 people will not be affiliated with a party. The system has never been tested and we will be the guinea pigs
It will be hijacked by special interest and one of the 2 political parties. The idea sounds OK but will get Hijacked and work against the people.
They will align with some special interest that buys them
I makes race the center of all choices a person makes. It makes everyone biased and then a person has to fight the bias.
Everyone views the world through their race, Discrimination occurs voluntarily and involuntarily. It pushed a tribal view rather than open inclusive basis. We choose to live in a melting pot of different nationalities. Move on and lets work together to build bridges not sow divisions
all politicians pander for votes to enrich themselves at the cost of the people
I think we have trash removal because of political graft, we have tax payer funded richest police force in the county, the educational system is great as long as your child settles for classes she didn't want and a teacher staff that never returns calls, We have it great here in Fraser
The federal should provide all public services, that is what government is - a public service funded by the people
Free health care, a police force that protects and serves, free education, protections against employer abuses,
I voted for it. I show the new map and I like it. It is far
I like the way it shapes the districts fairly
Fairer elections that truly represent the voting community
It is where as a group we examine race and how it impacts the laws of the land
The is no such thing as race, racism is a part of society, racism impacts everyday life
disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation
Process is underway. Republicans are claiming the independents are secretly democrats.
It shouldn't. If they do the job properly
Teaching that racism is built into our society and institutions
I don't know. I didn't go to law school.
The very minimal. Parks, roads, and that's about it.
Those that people need or make quality of life generally better and that wouldn't normally be provided by the private sector.
That they are just getting to finishing some preliminary plans. Also that some of the members have missed quite a few of the meetings.
Because I will only be observing passively.
I'd hope that it would have some districts where the winner is not completely obvious so candidates can be elected by a broader group of people rather than an extreme fringe of one of the parties.
A teaching method that focuses on showing how racial differences, tensions and harmony have and continue to affect life in history, now and in the future
It was pushed through by out of state interests and only benefits the politicians.
It has nothing to do with political fairness but amassing political power
The government only cares about keeping and amassing power and doesn't care about your opinion
Nothing . It's all just window dressing to make people think they have some control over the process
It a new technique to foster racism and divide in the country to keep race batters in power.
Racism is ok if it is targeted at white people
Unable to find jobs that provide a safe environment to work in. More places should allow working from home.
Better recycling and yard waste services
Continued Covid support, BUI, free health and childcare, paid parental leave.
BUI, free health and childcare, basic foods
I think it’s better to be in the hands of the people (as long as the committee rotates each time) rather than politicians.
I’m a busy mom with a baby on the way. I have to focus on my family. :)
All current county and township (local) services including but not limited to: elections/voting, infrastructure, schools, trash/sewer, etc.
All currently provided: Soc. Security, Medicare/Medicaid, highway funding, FEMA response, etc.
Single-payer healthcare (like Canada); Social Security for disability and retirement; education through trades/tech school or four-year college degree (e.g. BA or BS); etc.
The deadline was missed for redrawing the district maps due in large part to COVID restrictions.
Hyper-partisan gerrymandering by both parties, especially the GOP, in recent years was out-of-control and needed a remedy. The redistricting commission was it, which is why I vote YES on it in 2020.
That the representatives elected from here-out will represent the true will of voters and not the jockeying of one party to stay in power.
Implementing how race impacts most if not all issues in America today because historically it has not been addressed very well.
Race colors all aspects of American life from politics to history, etc. and that by failing to address it, we can never move ahead as a society.
They should be capable of all of those, though they often fall short.
Universal income will be a requirement before long. They also need to tackle climate change and income inequality as soon as possible.
I voted yes to create this commission. I strongly believe in its necessity.
Allowing one party that happens to be in the majority to gerrymander districts is rigging elections in favor of that party and against the will of the majority
A teaching philosophy that says we should look at the negative impacts race have played in the history of our nation. To learn from those issues.
Civil rights. The impact that race has had in providing advantages for some and road blocks for other.
Maintaining or improving its identity while growing quickly.
Most of us feel that our voices do not have much of an impact.
Making sure that every vote counts as it should.
Something that doesn't come up in elementary education. The end.
Lack of child care and affordable housing
Disaster relief, social security, transportation, public works,
They had a meeting in Big Rapids and I saw the proposed map
We needed to stop the blatant GOP jerrymandering
It shouldn’t really. One person should have little impact
Explaining the history of our county in regards to those we discriminated against and how those effects are still felt and seen today.
That the legacy of slavery, segregation, and the imposition of second-class citizenship on Black Americans and other people of color continue to permeate the social fabric of this nation.
Currently provides trash, community centers, parks, transportation, libraries, roads, education, could provide municipal broadband (that would be AMAZING and a model for a city like Lansing)
FEMA, retirement and social insurance support, transport, parks. Please provide family leave, healthcare, and universal pre-k and subsidized infant care and preschool to support parent and pay childcare workers what they deserve
Universal pre-k, subsidized childcare, free college, healthcare, broadband as a public good
Ive received emails about applying to the commission, participating on webinars etc
A way of examining history through the lens of what happened and including the stories of the marginalized and the oppressed, including telling the history from their perspective which has often been erased
Things related to health and safety, education, transportation
We are desperately in need of redistricting and reducing all the gerrymandering
I probably will not do it do it advocacy
That are state representatives represents a more balanced citizenry. Our state population it’s pretty evenly split, but the state legislature is so heavily Republican they are not our true representatives
How race has Influenced The way people have been living over many of years. How discrimination has affected housing, education, employment, etc.
Getting rid of our governors powers and getting our citizens back to work
Snow removal, road repair, public safety, public schools, comm. centers, internet,
Those items listed, as well as national security, research, space exploration, education, energy, law enforcement, tax collection, trade regulation
Education assistance, research and development assistance, national security, transportation, trade, energy, social security, single payer healthcare
I applied to be on it, there have been public comment meetings in the region, and they are trying to meet the deadlines, even though the census data has been delayed.
If this can get rid of partisan gerrymandering, and have districts that reward moderation in political views, it is a good.
The idea that race and issues related to race are built into our laws, institutions, and community. It is a way to understand how those laws and institutions operate in the real world and in theory.
Our laws and institutions can not be separated from questions of how the nation, at that time, viewed race.
It is absurd and in favor for only democrats.
social security, disaster relief, national parks, social welfare programs, healthcare
a safety net for those who cannot provide for themselves.
Because I tend to believe that people who were involved enough to know that they could apply for the council, likely already have rather strongly held views already about what they're doing.
Hopefully that representatives will be able to truly represent the areas that they are from.
Learning about how race and law effect each other.
How institutionalized racism effects life in the US. How racism can be internalized. Intersectionality.
Trash, community centers, library, roads
Because demographics change over time, and districts should represent the people
Infrastructure; the roads are in bad shape and construction can never seem to catch up, plus housing (as part of infrastructure) is short - leading to homelessness, high prices, etc.
Creating a state budget on time with funding for education, infrastructure, sustainability, COVID relief, etc.
Trash & recycling, utilities, roads, education, community center, parks, transportation (busses)
disaster relief, social safety net (retirement/medicare/unemployment/etc.), utilities, regulation
Broad social safety net; Utilities; Mass transit; UBI; Infrastructure
Billboard with #drawfairmaps, not much other than what was on the previous question.
I don't have a high opinion of our state legislature, so almost anything would be better than them doing the maps.
My single contribution likely won't, just due to the (I expect) volume of submissions/comments/questions, but as part of the mass it may. So I look at it more that way, I won't have much impact but the broader population might.
Fairer districts, more representative of the state
A study at the graduate level of the ways that structural racism impacts the legal system and other fields; an offshoot of the broader school of critical theory that examines society in terms of systems and their interaction
Systemic racism impacts black people and people of color
Teaching that all minorities all oppressed and all white people are oppressors.
Push for government control over everything
Trash Removal, Education, Roads, Libraries, Parks
Roads, National Defense, Free Market economy,
I will be an observer of what the committee does. Since they are not elected officials if I do not like what they do I don’t really have a way to get them off the commission so this no power to have an impact.
The theory that our country’s founders created our nation so that racism was inherent in all of our laws and documents. Pretty much that every aspect of America is tainted by racism
The concept that racism has been weaved into every part of our society. The concept that whites have always and still are the oppressor of others. The concept that your success in life is determined by the social construct of race.
They can’t handle trash collection so nothing I’m this list.
Govt should provide no new services and should get out of education
I received an invitation to apply for the commission
I don’t think anyone cares about my district, we pay high taxes. The only thing that matters is detroit
Whites are racist and the country was set up by white people therefore people you don’t even know are racist
Caucasians should give up property and money to non white people to make things more fair,
Roads and bridges; community recreation and parks; community events; elections; leaf/yard waste pick up; water and sewer
interstate transportation; military defense; border security; disaster relief; national parks; conservation programming;
As few as possible. Government isn't as efficient as the private sector.
They just completed draft maps for the Senate, House, and Congress. Two of the independent members are been questioned about their political leanings. The Commission is behind in its work due to census data not being available on time.
I believe this process is a waste of time and the maps will end up being drawn in court due to successful court challenges.
I do not intend to submit testimony or otherwise participate in the hearings. I believe the maps will end up in court.
Confusion. So far their maps have not follow APOL standards and are not reflective of county or city lines. I can't imagine the amount of confusion so many shifted districts would cause.
A theoretical approach to considering race as it relates to all aspects of modern life.
That race and racism have helped shaped the world of today and are not merely historical concepts.
Trash, roads, Internet, education, transportation, it would be nice if they were community centers, but there is the ability to do so I believe. Food programs
Transportation, Parkson rack social insurance retirement insurances disaster relief, roads,
It might seem a little biased based on my strong liberal views, but I think that there should be health insurance, as I don’t think once life is worth any less or anymore based on their economic status or their socioeconomic status, transportation services, free education, daycare or centers available for those in need, some sort of technological centers that are free for those that may not be interested or able to attendA traditional college.
I’ve heard about a certain percentage coming from each party line as well as a dependence, however, I’m not sure that independent people without any background and resources are able to capably divide our lines
Once again, it’s hard to understand how people that are basically picked in the lottery of people are going to be able to make any difference. Having the knowledge base and the ability to understand where to draw the lines, I would imagine, it’s a little bit more technical than a Layperson could understand.
I appreciate knowing that whatever party happens to have more involvement, has nothing to do with the re-distributing
A group US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine who seek to examine the current laws and challenge mainstream ideas of what racial justice is. Further, opens a narrative to making educated decisions and choices in a less bias way.
And approach where there’s focus and reflection, and further assessing what brought us to where we are in society in terms of race and critiquing And assessing the lack of openness and change
People were selected and the process has started
It has to be better than the back and forth we have right now with democrats and Republicans
Defines the events that led to the continued impact of racism
Policies made by certain people keep African Americans in a certain place and these policies compound so that they can never get out of their situation
Universal health care, universal child care, universal basic income
Read newspaper articles, seen billboards
I think what they are doing is important and I like the way the process is set up
Districts that are representing the people, not politicians
CRT explains history with a lens on how race impacted it
Having the peoples votes to control the situation
The government should be minimally involved in every area of our lives. They aren’t capable of running and providing public services without turning them into a money-sucking disaster.
I don’t think there is enough accountability and too many opportunities for corruption to seep in.
There is a lack of trust in the selection process and how it is completed, so there is a lack of trust in the entire committee and their work.
It elevates the position of certain races over others and is thereby the very thing it claims to be against: racist/racism.
White fragility; white privilege; victimhood; capitalism is bad and racist; the United States was founded on racist principles by racist people and is the worst country in the world.
Trash, community centers, transportation, bike lanes, parks, schools
Roads, parks, disaster relief, social security, snap
Education (Pre-K through bachelors), universal healthcare, accessible public transportation, subsidized childcare, investment in green energy (including solar and wind), universal basic income, prisons focused on rehabilitation instead of warehousing, actual social safety nets instead of the cobbled-together system we have now
It's a better idea than what has led to the current districts
I'm planning to follow the process but I will likely not provide feedback
Districts that make sense and aren't just designed to direct votes to one party
Study of the intersection of social/cultural/legal issues and race/racism; race as a social construct that has a lasting impact on all areas of society in a systemic way and not an individual way; understanding intersectionality and the complexities of power within our culture
They are just for pot smokers and could care less about the rest f us!
they are drawing biased lines in favor of Democrats
A communist plan to destroy America. FUCK CRT
Lack of people wanting to work due to unemployment benefits.
I have not heard about it therefore I don't believe it is impactful.
National Defense, criminal prosecution, and a system to resolve disputes between private parties.
They are currently meeting and have submitted some of.their first proposals but nothing is finalized yet. Their meetings are being livestreamed but I haven't been able to watch any of them.
More likely than not they will come to their decision and then focus more on justifying their decision rather than changing their positions.
The notion that different events have disparate impacts on lives based on their race.
Whites have historically discriminated against POC throughout American history, which directly resulted in the present day disparate economic conditions of POC.
CRT is pure and utter racism! I will not allow my child to be taught this insane nonsense racist propaganda.
That white people are racist and that blacks are opressed by whites
Health care, education, child care, elder came
They are proceeding on schedule despite lawsuits from Republicans who tried to stop the process
Politicians shouldn’t be choosing their voters
Law school class that looks at how race has affected the laws that are made
Trash removal, but mostly the government can stay out.
Members from each party are represented in this commission, but still does not seem trustworthy.
I dont trust that the members will agree or be bipartisan.
Businesses closing, lack of full time employment, stores open for shorter time periods, hospitals turning away patients and treating them from waiting room.
Crime, schools, lack of rentals/housing crisis, rent inflation.
Education, roads, community centers, utilities, transportation, internet, etc
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare for all, UBI, etc
A theory that examines race relations and societal impacts in the U.S. in regards to the legal system.
Unsure, but from my understanding the concepts aim to bring about criminal justice reform and improved social relations for the black community by trying to understand root causes that stem from racism and colonialism that heavily impact how society and the justice system works today.
Cognitive Dissonance/ foreign social media
World-class education. Guaranteed family leave and daycare. Healthcare premium supplements and expense caps.
Equitable districts will improve voter engagement with elected officials
Institutionalized biases that selectively change the economic and social outlook for a certain race
How historical events led to institutional biases that cause economic disparity.
Trash Removal, Utilities, Community Centers
Retirement Insurance, Social Insurance, Transportation
Electrification, Internet, a better immigration system, minimum income, nutrition, housing
I saw the state senate map they just released and have been following closely otherwise.
I'm glad to have an independent body, rather than politicians, responsible for drawing districts.
Restoring faith in our democratic process.
It's complex but perhaps most important is that racism is the result of complex systems interacting with each other, rather than just individual intentions.
That history, laws, and other systems combine to benefit white people at the expense of black, indigenous, and other people of color.
Utilities, trash, roads, internet, cable, education.
Trash removal, fire, police, emergency response, free medical care, border control. National defense,
I don’t really believe individual voters have a big say.
Propaganda that uses race to define who we are in a negative way. A system that teaches white kids to hate themselves for the sins of the past, and teaches minorities that they will always be victims.
Race, fake history, based off of Marxist ideology.
Joe Biden's administration & aa the fouls that voted from him
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
Politics make good people corrupt. Politics wouldn't make bad people good.
Trash removal, education, internet, utilities, transportation
Health insurance, burial, special needs equipment
It is a waste of time, money, and resources.
Trash, fire, police, community center, roads,
Disaster relief, SSI, roads, national parks, education
Easy access to voting, health care, child care, minimum salary, housing
Just that it exists and that they will be drawing the districts
I think an independent commission is very important so that districts are not rigged
Looking at how historical racism affected people in the past and continues to affect policies and people today
Green energy sources and investment in such energy sources
Taking away this decision making from politicians.
An examination of race and how certain laws have affected race relations.
Very little other than police, fire, roads, and trash--and help for special needs kids. In my ideal world, I would want school choice (tax money given to parents to send their kids to the school the parent thinks is best: public, private, charter, home school, etc.
that it's supposed to make things more fair and cut down on gerrymandering
because I'm just one person; however, I still believe it is worth voicing my opinion. One always has to try.
hopefully collaboration in good faith and fairness
a theory that holds that all social and governmental power structures, big and small, favor white people and that all white people are inherently racist
Transportation, roads, internet and education.
business cannot find employees willing to work
Military protection, interstate roads, social service administration
Military, interstate roads. Very little else.
I don't expect any real change. I am skeptical because even non-politically affiliated "independent" citizens usually have some leanings one way or the other. So we will see how 'unbiased' it is.
CRT is the idea that our society has always been racist and that this necessarily influences people on an individual level.
That racism and white privilege are unavoidable and that it is important to recognize the extent to which these 'facts' have negatively influenced the black population in the US, and continue to do so.
covid concerns insurance for all shootings
trash removal, community centers, transportation, internet, education, utilities, roads
disaster relief, retirement insurance health insurance parks and recreation transportation social insurance
health insurance, emergency assistance with bills, health bills due to job loss
i would have to inform myself on this topic as i do not know much about it at all this is the first hearing of it.
something about challenging rationalism i really dont understand it
i am sorry i cant recall or do not know the answer here
Covid lockdowns/mandates AND vaccine mandate for 100 employees or more. Nurses quitting because the do not want the vaccine. It is an attack on businesses and citizens straight from our President.
Fighting the vaccine mandate with lawsuits. Ending mandates from schools regarding masking and vaccines.
Trash removal, infrastructure, roads, local entertainment
I believe in social programs, but they need to be managed better. Food assistance, WIC, income based housing, unemployment, disability, public schools, social security, etc are great ideas, but need reform.
I have heard about the general idea, how members would be selected and what affiliation and where to find proposed maps.
Puts the job in the hands of citizens. I feel they will work with citizens more than state government would.
That white people as a whole are racist, whether it be consciously or sub-consciously. That every institution is systemically racist. That white people are privileged.
Lack of resources, poverty, being shut out of opportunities gobbled by the local wealthy
How to pull Michigan through the pandemic and safely out the other side
Trash, recycling, utilities, education (pre K-12th grade), transportation, roads
Disaster relief, parks and rec, mail, disability pay, infrastructure support, public projects
Disability without marriage penalties, guided decision making for independent disabled people (so they don't need guardians), childcare, more unionized workplaces, healthcare and undergrad college for all, student debt forgiveness, true equality and better protections for LGBTQ+ people, enforcement of law when law enforcement won't do their jobs, and swift punishment of those who abuse or corrupt the system
It sounds like a step away from Republican gerrymandering.
Finally, we can wrest control from domineering parties who redraw districts to suit themselves.
It's a new approach to teaching current events and history, by acknowledging that many events have been shaped (and continue to be) by racism.
That racism is pervasive throughout history. That it's not a historical problem, but an ongoing one. That it needs to be brought into the light and engaged in a meaningful way.
Trash removal, business development, road enhancement
Capable- everything. Willing- harder to say
Healthcare, financial assistance, housing, policing/fire/first response, mental health assistance
I was in contention for being on the commission until the second to last round of consideration
I believe that taking districting out of the hands of the people who directly benefit and/or are effected by it is a logical and positive move.
Observation does not usually cause any changes- I believe the commission will do what it should do and will only engage if I see that things have gone awry and will effect the change going ahead I see necessary if that is the case.
It is a theory based in the idea that there is a bias based in race/ethnicity in how individuals are treated in our legal system.
That there is an inherit bias in the justice system (from policing to enforcement to sentencing) that is based in racial inequities, not in complete fairness and objectivity.
Free healthcare, free college education, free internet
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education
Disaster relief, security, transportation, national parks, roads, health care
Universal Healthcare, guaranteed employment, security, national parks, utilities
Their meetings stream live and are available after the fact on YouTube. They are attempting to use our new census numbers to redraw district lines in a more equitable fashion so that all citizens are equally represented. Republicans in the state legislature are trying to block their work.
Based on the even balance between Republicans and Democrats, with five independents, they are making sure the lines don't unfairly benefit either party.
Districts will no longer be set up to benefit one single party, which will eliminate the disproportionate number of Republicans representing fewer of the people who voted for them.
Critical race theory is an academic idea is that race is a social construct, and that racism is not merely the product of individual bias or prejudice, but also something embedded in legal systems and policies.
Systemic racism unfairly benefits white people over people of color. This has been embedded in the law and other systems that affect citizens' every day lives.
No one wants to work; businesses can’t find employees
Trash removal, yard waste removal, recycling, internet, WiFi, water, electricity, cable, education, community centers
Trash removal, utilities, transportation options,
I don’t see how accessing websites will have much impact
I have no idea. I guess I hope rural areas of our state will have as much say as Detroit and their voices will also be heard
Teaching white people to hate themselves. Admit of their “white privilege”
That white people of the past were racists. It doesn’t take into considerate times. It doesn’t teach in a compassionate way. It teaches hate
Trash Removal, Education, Utilities, Transportation, Some Road Repairs.
To cover the district lost in the 2020 Censes.
My understanding of it is if you are not black you are a racist.
unemployment and people not wanting to work
all those u mentioned trash, utilities, roads, education etc
exactly whats mentioned retirement medicare medicaid transportation parks and rec
i would have to learn and read about it i do not know anything about it
i know only that it is a controversial theory that is it
It never does, I've tried voicing my opinions but Noone cares
Poverty is a big issue because a lot of people are facing homelessness
Clean and free transportation, Free quality housing
I don't know much about the critical race theory
Both willing and capable? Not really sure. The schools are full operational.
The are capable of all, they are unwilling to do what is actually needed though.
Only 3 things I think they should be doing. Providing for veterans, fixing SS benefits, and universal health care.
Anything the government can't manipulate is a good thing in my book.
Because I do no plan on being directly involved.
No more government cheating the elections
As a waste of time and a tool to insight problems where none have existed for over 2 decades.
The fact that it is extremely on one side of things means what it actually teaches is confusion and conflict regardless of what people think it should be teaching.
Continuing to grow the local economy in the wake of the pandemic
Infrastructure, education, help the needy
The composition of it. Have not seen their output
They have a reasonable structure and a good mandate. Hopefully they can execute
I don’t think I would engage at a meaningful enough level to be impactful
Convenient term to describe something some people seem to not want to be talked about. Inconvenient truths
I am not well versed but I think the goal is to provide a more realistic picture oh historical racial struggles in our country.
I think it needs to happen and keep updating. If you've seen some of our districts, then you've seen the definition of gerrymandering
It has to do with how race and law intersect. I don't know enough but I also know those who oppose teaching it probably know less
how law benefits some groups over others
disaster relief, parks & recreation, education. There are many things they are capable of providing. Willing is a different story
Quality Education, Social Security, Healthcare for all, food/housing assistance for low income families, free childcare, free college education, better family leave options like other developed countries have
They are currently working on the redistricting. They held many town hall meetings to get citizen input into priorities for how to draw the districts. They are trying not to 'load' districts with one type of voter.
It seems like they are trying to create balanced maps that take a lot of factors into consideration, not just party affiliation of voters
To have more balanced districts that are not trying to benefit a single political party
A theory that history should be taught in a more balanced way that shows all perspectives, not just the white, European perspective. Children need to know about how policies were put in place to keep the majority in power and how that has impacted society for centuries
I'm not sure I understand the question -- in general, our local government has been decent on those services it provides, but I'd love to see them develop public internet and healthcare.
It's capable of a lot, it's just a matter of priorities. They absolutely must provide disaster relief. They should also develop a true public healthcare system. I would also support universal basic income. It's capable of doing all of these things, willing is another matter.
Public health care including mental health, a comprehensive public transit network, universal childcare, universal basic income, lots more.
I applied to be on it. :-) I have also seen notices of their public meetings but have not been able to attend.
It's good work to be done -- I would feel better if I had a chance to get to the meetings, though.
A map with more fair allotment of representatives.
Systemic racism is built into every aspect of how we live our lives, such that someone who is BIPOC may be discriminated against even if there are no "racists" present.
Fire, police, library, community centers/parks, senior education, trash removal, roads
Disaster relief, social welfare programs,
Universal healthcare, continuation of Social Security for the foreseeable future, student loan forgiveness
I believe that the redistribution of districts gives more power back to the voters rather than to a political party who is determined to hold control through gerrymandering of districts
CRT is an academic theory that examines how systemic racism affects institutions…institutionalized racism…examples might be redlining
That racial bias is found in the court systems, classrooms, financial sectors of America
People not seeing eye to eye / working together
We all deal with individual problems, families have family issues, and communities have community problems. Communities must come together to solve .
We will begin to examine any needed changes in this arena and continue to work on these evolving challenges.
Yes, the public services do you think your current local goverment.
State and local governments, a national emergency management system that is Response Plan, so that all levels of government can provide a coordinated.
State and local governments, a national emergency management system that is ... Response Plan, so that all levels of government can provide a coordinated.
Yes, have you seen or heard about this Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission?
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS TO EXPRESS YOUR OPINION.
In the United States, a redistricting commission is a body, other than the usual state legislative bodies, established to draw electoral district boundaries.
Simply put, critical race theory states that U.S. social institutions (e.g., the criminal justice system, education system
Simply put, critical race theory states that U.S. social institutions (e.g., the criminal justice system, education system.
Most of are opinions don't get heard by any government
Universal basic income, healthcare, education
I think making it mandatory to wear mask on public places including church and school
My local government should help more with homeless people that are on the streets and can’t be protected throughout this pandemic
I think federal government can do a lot more for the community than what they are doing now during this pandemic
I think should be a mandatory mix of remote learning and in person just to keep the kids safe also more shelters with testing and comfortable places for homeless people during this pandemic
I think this is a new tactic and hasn’t received much attention for it to make a large impact
For people of each party democrat and republicans to be treated fairly
I have not heard enough but if I could guess it would be keeping educational resources about what’s going on with people of multiple races
Understanding and developing compassion for others struggle
Maintenance of roads and city infrastructure, education.senior center, parks,
Maintenance of infrastructure, disaster relief,military preparedness, health care and insurance national parks,research and development, interstate commerce.
That they were beginning to do their work.
Gerry Mandy has done more harm to this country than almost any other political trick. Horrible process.
It shouldn’t. If they are going to let the loudest voices influence them than they are not the right answer to this problem.
Get rid of districts that perpetually elect the most radical people instead of having to moderate their opinions to appeal to a more diverse constituency.
It is a college or graduate level analysis of issues. It is not what is taught in our public schools. Simply discussing historical events is not crt.
It is looking at issues like systemic racism or housing discrimination for example in a deep way that allows mature scholars to understand their impact on communities.
I don't think we are a real concern in it
I think the local township can ensure public safety.
I do not think the federal governments works well at anything it does.
I do not want the government to provide anything.
Not as many tourists as their used to be
The police and prosecutor didn't protect my children and I wrote the local government and nothing was done
The most important topic is public health
water, refuse collection, roads, education, internet
social insurance, infrastructure, national defense, disaster relief, retirement insurance
social insurance, infrastructure, national defense, disaster relief, retirement insurance, universal medical care, universal higher education
regional meetings, decisions, public consultations
a better more representative, less partisan process
fair, representative districts without regard to keeping politicians elected.
a clear-eyed examination of the nation's past and it's lasting effects on the descendants of marginalized groups.
historical significance of prior discrimination and follow on effects, systemic racism, benefits of white privilege.
trash removal, transportation, roads, internet, education.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance.
sanitation, police services, fire protection, libraries.
redistricting commission for the State of Michigan.
is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S.
The core idea is that race is a social construct.
I am seeing some capabilities in those examples & many others... BUT W/O UNITY,,, We cant know
Our federal government & local citizens have gross abundance of resources.
We should share all we CAN! Giving makes you feel good . I do the same w/o thinking at times BUT Keep it lite. Takers can be heavy loads. I am sympathetic but not just dumb...lol
You are critical to your race. Therefore all points should be clear between us, them
Gathering info on the smaller amounts of ppl
water, sewer, road care, schooling, public health, safety
Deals with how race and descrimination is explained in school
Utilities, internet, trash removal, public safety, public health, roads and bridges, parks, leaf/debris pickup, snow removal
national security, national heath care, retirement insurance, disaster relief, social safety net, national parks, major infrastructure, court system, protecting voting and other rights, immigration, diplomacy, climate, promoting clean energy.
Internet service, safe drinking water, mail delivery, higher education, health insurance for all ages, banking for the un-banked, parks
That they are having feedback sessions around the state, including in my town. They are also likely to miss an upcoming deadline due the delays in receiving the census data. And I think a right-wing group is suing over it.
Hopefully it will fix the gerrymandering. In state-wide races, Michigan frequently elects democrats. We went for Biden and currently have democratic governor, 2 senators, secretary of state, and attorney general. YET the state legislator has a strong republic majority only because of the way the districts are drawn - not because that is representative of Michigan's population.
I trust the commission to fulfill their mission, and while I follow it with interest, I do not feel I need to be a direct part of it. (I did promote the passage of the amendment to my friends and family when we voted on it).
That it results in a state legislature and congressional delegation that is actually reflective of Michigan, and does not give outsized representation to rural voters / one particular party.
CRT examines how U.S. laws and institutions have promoted white advantages over communities of color. It critiques the structures that perpetuate a racial caste system. It is also the latest boogeyman ginned up by the right to rile up white people against kids learning about racial equality and ultimately vote against democrats.
That race is a social construct, and the definition of who qualifies as "white" is always controlled by the in-group. That racism is embedded in our social structures and legal systems, as it has been since the original sin of slavery.
Employee shortage due to the extra money given out with unemployment
That they ended up putting people on it who should have not been
Politics will do what they want to keep themselves in charge
Teaching students that Caucasians are racist even if they are not
That Caucasians are racists and because of them Poc's are held back from reaching their potential
disaster relief, soc. security, parks and rec., medicaid, state assistance
I am fairly uninformed and reserved and will probably not voice my opinion if I have one.
Community centers, libraries, education, roads
Social security and insurance, transportation, disaster relief, parks, help with education
Medical insurance, retirement benefits, transportation, social programs
I applied to be a part of the committee. The districts are currently drawn along party lines. I am hoping the new districts will be more equitable.
I am hoping the redistricting of the population will make the opinions of the people better known.
Fair distribution that is not dictated by the politicians.
From what I understand it is the theory that white men must oppress others to maintain order…this is an overly simplified definition, but the basis of the theory.
I don’t exactly know, but they are ideas including things as extreme as believing separate but equal is still ok.
body of legal scholarship of US civil rights
Rising real estate costs and lack of housing
Legalizing abortions and protecting medical rights for women
Trash and recycling removal, roads resurfacing, education
Social security, parks and recreation, disaster relief, housing relief
Internet, college subsidies or free college, housing assistance, and universal healthcare
Original request for application, I have heard nothing since
A group of scholars (legal and activists) who are considering, studying, and challenging the role of racism within our historical background with regards to the basis of some US law and racial justice.
That the United States was not founded on principles of lofty rebellion and independence but on commerce and the suppression of certain peoples for hundred of years. Basically it challenges the whitewashing of America and division between races at the historical and legal levels.
Universal health care, internet access for all equally, livable wages, clean drinking water, equal education opportunities for all. Paid Parental leave for having children /adopting for up to 12 months.
I don’t know that I will submit any feedback
The teaching of history from all racial aspects, not favoring one view over the other.
There are many sides to history and they all should be heard.
i am not sure how this works i am on disablity it is hard for me to understand some things i read
I am not sure hope its lowing different taxes .
i hope its what was taught by our family members before.
All expected and assumed services. Fire, trash, emergency servicess, police, library, roads, parks, public transit, education.
Healthcare, parks, defense (not the current offensive war system), courts, disaster relief, policy direction, research funding, higher education and strategy, retirement insurance, cooperative financing (first refusal), regulation of industries, honesty, leadership
Observation probably won't impact. Gerrymandering is obvious in maps. Removing it shouldn't require everyone's input. Independence should do the job.
Basic services (water, electricity, gas, education) and medical services and medicines
Academic movement activist seeking racial justice
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social services, transportation
Making sure everyone has housing, food, therapy options for mental, social, & physical. Opportunities to make money and free college.
Sounds pretty fair. I just moved to MI 3 months ago so I am not yet aware of the commission. Better than government drawing the districts to benefit their specific parties.
I don’t think I will have input (seems like a fair committee) but I’ll try to be informed on the outcome of the re-districting.
More fairness to the map esp. with those usually disenfranchised (poor, black, brown, etc)
Sadly I have no idea. Obviously has something to do with different races. Probably also how some races have controlled/discriminated against other races.
Roads, utilities, not very much really. We no longer have a rec department or schools
All listed in question plus health insurance
Medicare for all, free public college & prek. Food assistance, housing assistance
Democrats are weak…Republicans states gerrymander like crazy but Democrats leave it up to these type of commissions to play “fair”. All the time taking a knife to a gun fight.
Teaching history with an eye on how different racial groups have been impacted by policies. Whites, blacks, Asians,Latinos could all be affected by a policy differently.
Different racial groups are impacted differently by policies and history
recent racism cases, historical race happenings
it is good for those who become more than they want
trash removal/recycling, some road infrastructure, schools
It can do most things, and a few of them very well. Large scale infrastructure, national defense, disaster management, social safety nets, etc.
Comprehensive national health care, national high speed rail networks, high speed broadband, robust national defense, minimum level of retirement income, support for special needs education
I follow it closely. I also have a doctorate in political science so I could write for a very long time about gerrymandering. I'll leave it at that.
Because the commission on its worst day is better than the state legislature on its best day.
I don't personally know any of the members.
If they put an ounce of thoughtfulness into justice in redistricting, that will be more thoughtfulness about justice than goes into the process than from any partisan hacks.
It is a theoretical lens for identifying the relationship of institutional/structural racism and legal/institutional outputs and outcomes. In other words, seeing the variable of racism as an explanatory factor in history, politics, law, and society.
The major one is institutional racism and the relationship between racism, racial identity, and power.
racism and people not respecting public health
Better redistricting process - less politically driven
A theory that seeks to explain the historical and present impacts of racism and oppression at the personal, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural level.
Looking at history and present day legal systems, institutional policies, and events through a lens that factors in systemic racism and oppression
A more liberal study of race relations and history
That it’s a overall social issue vs individual prejudices
Reducing unemployment by providing incentive to work
Infrastructure (roads, bridges), trash, upkeep of public properties
Unless I have a voice in the process, any impact I have will be minimized.
Rooted in Marxism, it focuses on historical wrongs, advocates for equity of outcome based on race. It teaches the opposite of MLK and instead teaches judgment based on race instead of character. It is divisive and counter to American ideals of meritocracy.
Evaluates past present and future through the lens of race. It uses Discrimination to achieve equality of outcomes. Elevates one race above others.
Government interference in our lives and businesses.
Release us from all these covid-era regulations. Enough is enough.
Police, Fire dept., Road repair and maintenance, Parks and biking/hiking trails, support for private and homeschool education (the public school system is broken and our kids deserve better). Better infrastructure for bicycle commuting.
That it's mostly made up of Democrats, since most who identified themselves as "Independent" were in fact established Democrats.
It's biased, and that's never a good thing.
That certain things are inherently true about you based solely on the color of your skin. For example, if you are white, you are "racist".
Because they only help themselves or the rich in this town
Education, roads, trash removal, community center
This could be a good thing for Michigan.
After reading and watching about it I might have some input, but I would have to wait and see.
I am not sure yet, I will have to know more about it.
flood relief,distar relief, trash removal, snow removal
that cultural and heritage communities will be bundled together with no impact
The premise that race is not a natural, biologically grounded feature of physically distinct subgroups of human beings but a socially constructed (culturally invented) category that is used to oppress and exploit people of colour.
Any service that would be beneficial to the people
That it be a fair process that benefits the people
A theory regarding how the racial process works in the united states including the need to ensure fairness
They're more than capable of providing all of the above.
Free education including college. Free meals for school aged children.
landing invoise of democrates and repuplicans
teach people to disagree with rathintic issues
I think services including health should be included
I am not sure if I know what racial theories are
Stop spending money foolishly like they do
Homeschool families should be able to have the same rights to be able receive all supplies from local schools.
Nothing ever impacts basic low income people. Only people with money
Keeping jobs and trying to afford groceries
These people going back to work and keeping the jobs
Because they can never keep their word. They say they will do one thing and end up doing sunbathing else.
The only thing they can provide is trash removal and they can hardly do that correctly
I'm not sure what this group is of about
A race theory that is in the critical stages
Disaster relief, parks and rec, transportation
Social security, limited disaster relief
Teaching children to become victims and that white people have an advantage in life over minorities
Work on less restrictions for workers and not mandating vaccination to work or masks in schools
Trash removal, recycling removal, water and sewage, community centers, roads and educstion
Social security disability and other benefits, Medicare and medicaid, disaster relief,
Roads, education, water and sewage, trash removal and recycling, disaster relief, parks and community buildings
To have an impact you need a larger number of voices that agree to the same issue to have an impact
Another ideological body to divide the country and create more issues and racial divide in lieu of taking positive approaches and not singling out groups and respecting everyone's opinion
Challenge the mainstream and create or make issues of race when there may not be any at the time
Trash Removal, transportation, roads, education, law enforcement, maintenance, parks and recreation
transportation, military, public health guidance, defense
Public Healthcare, Defense, Education, Transportation, Environmental Regulations,
I saw a preliminary map which was released, I know they are releasing a final map this fall
I think it is a far better approach than having the political party in charge decide the maps
districts that make sense and represent the people of the state correctly.
I think it has something to do with acknowledging that race has an inherent impact in laws and society .
People following the guidelines and wearing masks
Play government can help us change for the better
They’re going to redistrict places so communities can ultimately be better
All of the above. I think my local government does a good job of all of the usual required services.
Disaster relief, social security, Wildlife preservation and national parks.
Universal Health Care. Universal basic income. Free public college.
That it is an independent commission and they will use the 2020 census information to create fair voting districts and prevent gerrymandering by either party.
If done correctly it should eliminate gerrymandered districts that create unfair advantages for certain parties.
To end gerrymandered districts and allow for free and fair elections.
The teaching of history through the lense of racial disparities and unequal treatment and how that has shaped our current situation in America.
Racial inequality and its impact on modern society.
How systems have oppressed others for the majority to be successful
dont know what the single most important change
Should have someone to check programs for fraud
trash removal, utilities, roads, education, internet
healthcare (for free), clean water, wind and solar
Right now districts are drawn to benefit Republicans
Financial support for families with kids
Better source of energy, better economy, the awareness of racial hate, and gun control.
Putting it in the hands of people who know way more than I do is enough. I wouldnt want to attend anything I dont know much about.
More ears for the people who want to make a change. More involvement from the piblic
There should be a equal understanding between each individual race.
Improving education, reducing unemployment, emergency procedures
disaster relief, industry development,health insurance
Hight -speed internet, excellent health services,organic food, entertainment services
Commissioner orientation and resource materials
cause it’s going to lead to the development of the state’s work
Each vote will be influentia in political decision making
it refers to a way of analyzing systems,institutions, and power through a lens of race and racism
A tenet of CRT is the racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex,changing and often subtle social and institutional dynamics, rather than explicit and intentional prejudices of individuals
Because most people dont get their worries and cares heard and dealt with
Everyone being able to do most to all of what they used to with some laws
healthy problems about covid19 and the was effect about the economy
make the internet faster and law tax for healthcare
because it is really fit for some one like me
a lot of things to change about political life
They seem very all over the place, too much going on
I don't have a lot of faith in anything being done really
They need to look harder at social security
Those not vaccinating continuing to put us all at risk.
Increasing minimum wage and bringing poverty levels up to a healthy level.
Global Internet should be a necessity, I wish in Whitehall they would fix the sidewalks in town and lights to let walkers cross the street and enforce penalties for cars that don’t stop for pedestrians. I wish would get a community pool.
Disability raised-we didn’t ask to have things wrong with us and live in the same economy with needs, wants and financial obligations. I also have two children. We live significantly below the poverty level even after the first time we get the child tax credit of which we have yet to receive. Also parents who go years without willingly paying child support should not be threatened with jail time, but should actually be doing it. You need to make an example out of a few people and the majority will realize they can’t get away with it.
Universal internet, a larger stipend for children through disability and for each child not combined, larger funeral fund.
That the individual gets some input and not the party.
trash removal, transportation, utilities, internet, education
Some people in our society deem certains race inferior and place rascism ideals upon them.
Black and hispanic people are hindered when applying for jobs, mortgages, etc.
Focus on getting the economy back on their feet.
Parks and rec. Retirement disaster relief
All of them and they can send one to local states and they can distribute
They should help people who need it the most food shelter Island and schooling and education
More honest and fair and neutral and help people
And explain the different history of different race and religion and beliefs and their history
Their whole different race been treated and how they accomplish things and how delayed and how they practice and
Needs to be fixed badly it is terrible can barely drive and messing up people cars
Fix them up and just get it all together
How it would make the city better and more easy to manage
i think it would benefit the city and we will be able to get help when needed
Higher minimum wage and curving gun violence
Because they do not show concern for the black low income community.
More community based activities for kids to curve gun violence
Food stamps for the working family that pays taxes
Because government a properganda and a business
To confuse the people of the community even more into thinking they are for the people
The degree of racism staying under the radar and not discussed
I do not know because I do not know really what it is
I’m not sure. If I know that my kids school decided they weren’t teaching it thus year
I’m not really familiar with it so I’m not sure
They always lie and it does not seem like they care for the people at all. They seem to only care about money and themselves
Free, GOOD medical, dental, and vision insurance for all
Unsure/I am not familiar with Critical Race Theory.
Disgusting push for divide. It needs to stop. Teach history nothing more
A community that helps with Grace's situation
The economy and lack of good paying jobs
I’m not sure because there are many issues that are worrisome
Teaching about the effects of racism on history.
There is really anything going on,it sometimes get boring.
I like how citizens will impact the vote.
More stimulus because we're not going to work during a pandemic
Because they never do the right things. We shouldn't still be fighting for autonomy over our own bodies as women, but here we are. And you wonder why government isn't trusted? They work on issues they want to and NEVER address the real issue!!
An upgrade to our infrastructure is long overdue! If we'd get all the senior citizens out of Congress, we may see progress. Not if we allow older folk to keep office when they are regressive. Only progressives should hold office. Only old people want to go backward.
Way more than what they are. The people are tired of being neglected and we could see a nationwide Insurrection, people already are refusing to return to work. This will get ugly because those in charge are out of touch
We are the only developed nation without Universal healthcare, even Canada pays it's poorest citizens a monthly stipend (not associated with Covid), and also we are the only developed nation where police murder citizens regularly. Our leaders have the power to change this!!
Just that there was one. It will still be unfair depending on their race and status
That similar communities will be reported and participate together instead of separately.
Basically a talking point for racists to not deal with racism or the truth of the ugliness of this country and asking parents if they want their kids to learn it. Which is 'Bunk' because that is taught to law students in college and not in our schools. More propoganda from the racist right.
A movement of US Civil Rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
since i'm not on the commission, i don't think i'll make any impact
it's to make sure everyone is represented
Stop worrying about trivial things and work on the homeless population.
I guess I still don’t really understand it. So many it would have an impact. I’m not sure.
Challenging main stream approaches to social justice
They are not going to ask me questions about district boundaries
More background on racism and how it fits into history.
Trash removal, transportation, road work, education, internet.
Social insurance. Disaster relief, transportation
I think our government is able to provide all public services that were running before the pandemic.
I believe they are capable of providing all, and should provide more than they have.
I think food assistance should be afforded to families in need.
People off working being forced to find jobs.
Parks and recreation, retirement insurance
Fairer districts and fewer republicans in districts
Teaches how race has affected policy and black people in the united states
Internet would be a good thing since all of the kids use chromebookd
Disaster relief and a overhaul of Fema abd the redcross
We have to do it so by having independent group do it. Hopefully they will not have an agenda
My area is not being affected i just want it to be fair
Setting up a new way of teaching all kids about race and equity and how it effects the black community
It doesn’t really change anything enough to have sn impact
I don’t personally expect anything but hope for the best
finding a solution to the unemployment problem
all of them : transportation,roads,trash removal,...
most of them:disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance ,,,, etc
supporting the government program by increasing its services up to 40% for : disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance
The redistricting process should be transparent allowing all citizens to see how decisions are being made and have a voice in those decisions.
(CRT) is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.[1][2][3][4] CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.[5][6] A tenet of
CRT is that racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex, changing, and often subtle social and institutional dynamics,
Trash removal, snow removal, roads, community parks
Sounds like things could move in the right direction
I need a little more information about this topic
Because nothing like that ever has an impact
A lot of businesses can’t find people to work so they can’t stay open but people won’t work because jobs aren’t paying a living wage or because childcare is unaffordable
Stop making everything political. It’s not about their political careers and more about the people of the state. Things don’t get done because one party can’t work with the other and everybody else in the state suffers because of it
Trash, utilities, internet, roads, mainly infrastructure
Disaster relief, education, insurance, immigration
I don’t know how it would I less I was on the committee
Take the power away from the politicians
It’s the theory that laws and standards were created in this country to extend and continue racism
The creation of laws and how they relate to and how they continue to expand and extend racism in this country
Trash, community centers, roads, education,
Racism being blamed for a races problems and that members of that race have no choice in what happens to them
People who are being discrimated against do not have a choice in what happens to them
Assistance to those who do not abuse the system
A group of people who try to use race to assist others
Health care and housing and free education
People benifited of what was the government offer.
body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek intersection of race
A lot of businesses have shut down people are still looking for work that they are not over qualified fir
Jobs unemployment income need increase Michigan need STIMULUS HELP
Stimulus checks more of them we as citizens did not ask for COVID why do we have to suffer alone
More food help mor cash for clothing mask cleaning fluids sanitizer
That they come to a com unitive agreement to better Michiganders especially the poor
That all people are the same we all bleed
More jobs working from home available and better benfits
Roads, transportation, education, community centers
Disaster relief, transportation, parks and recreation, retirement insurance
Food benefits, healthcare, transportation, parks and recreation, shelters
Because I agree with what the organization does and what they stand for
Unfairness, double standards and dislike for other races
No one wants to work when they get free money
Road work. It takes forever to get them done and it’s always chaotic on some area
Change the way you feel about the future
All of the above plus emergency services
Lazy people who don’t want to work and they want to live off the government aid
Getting people off of government assistance. People need to be active members of society
I'm too busy to follow what's going on with it.
Because I don't really know about that stuff
That different races get different treatment
Because I think they only care about money
centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
Minorities good, white bad, you’re either a victim or an oppressor
To provide progress and development of living
Availability of organization and future planning
CRT originated in the mid-1970s in the writings of several American legal scholars, including Derrick Bell, Alan Freeman, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Richard Delgado, Cheryl Harris, Charles R. Lawrence III, Mari Matsuda, and Patricia J. Williams.[1] It emerged as a movement by the 1980s, reworking theories of critical legal studies (CLS) with more focus on race.[1][9] CRT is grounded in critical theory[10] and draws from thinkers such as Antonio Gramsci, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, and W. E. B. DuBois, as well as the Black Power, Chicano, and radical feminist movements from the 1960s and 1970s.[1]
I think the COVID-19 issue is the most concerning thing, but day by day we are overcoming it.
I think our local government doing their best.
Nowadays government providing the best they can.
I think we will grow more fast if this happen.
Trash removal, community centers, transportation, education
Trash, snow removal, FIX THE ROADS, disaster relief
I’m hoping they can provide help with actually getting our roads fixed
Cleaning the streets , providing more transporting and reducing pollution.
Providing more safety and protection and preserving human rights.
Public welfare , health care , police and protection .
It plans to hold meetings at university of Michigan with key aspects of protecting minority voters.
The commission is working diligently to increase public participation in its work and its opportunity for students and the public to address the commission in such important topics.
To hold at least ten public hearings throughout the state.
Critical race theory is being used to teach children that they are racist and that the US ted Cruz and others have called the theory racist itself .
Its view race and white supremacy as an intersectional social construct that advances the interests of white people
All services from cleanliness, roads and facilities
The government must provide all goods and services
I believe the most important problem were facing is no no one wants to work. They have being on unemployment as being so appealing
Definitely employment rates it's ridiculous when a business can't stay open simply because no one wants to work.
Because they have continually let me down they offer assistance but you can't work or your considered to make to much. My family is barely getting by on finances and we receive only WIC as a form of government assistance and it doesn't honestly do much. I'm tired of seeing people with over five hundred dollars in food stamps for a single person household with no kids. I feel it's ridiculous the rules around assistance.
I think they could provide trash removal, fix the roads, provide free fast internet,free healthcare and free education. We live in the United States so we all know that won't happen well all be working till we die probably after that even.
They could definitely pulling their weight as well like a free healthcare plan. Don't complain people are dying because they don't see the doctor when you know most can't afford it.
I think it's time they provide more homeless shelters it's ridiculous seeing homeless families, homeless veterans out on the street being ignored. I would love to see like I said some kind of free healthcare for everyone not just certain people.
I have seen the typical Facebook post here and there and I've read up on it. I'm still pretty confused by it honestly but I'm researching it further.
I don't expect much change but I'm hoping I could have some kind of voice because I'm honestly feeling ignored.
I personally hate the entire race discussion. Everyone has struggles regardless of skin color my husband is an American Indian and he hasn't received his indian pay and is mistreated daily due to being substantially Indian.
I honestly don't know all that much I honestly wish we could just push back all the hate and stop obsessing over things in the past.
Free housing, utilities, internet, food, and a monthly income
Community centers , transportation , internet , education , roads, utilities
disaster relief , retirement insurance , social insurance , transportation , parks and recreation
internet , transportation , roads , food , restaurants , schools , utilities , universities , hotels , airports
It uses an independent commission to draw congressional and state legislative districts ,
This will be the first cycle for Michigan to use an independent commission
It is a body scholarship and an academic of movement of US civil-rights scholars and activities
They include examines socila , culture , and legal issues as they relate to race and racism in the US.
Better roads, free internet and better education across the board
Free 4 year college tuition, loan forgiveness,
Redrawing the lines will balance out our federal representation and state houses
Hopefully just asking why some districts are what they are
The theory to put race on fhe forefront in schools
increase the percentage of the clean drinking water
Michigan independent citizens redistricting commission news on the websites and social media
it is good to determinate the boundaries of districts
to make the community services and boundaries better
a body of legal scholarship and an academic movements of US civil rights
understanding the way systemic of race can perpetuate
Lack of people to fill the many jobs available.
immigration and health care..social security
public transportation. road repair. water facility. facilities for child care and seniors.
covid relief. disaster relief. providing and maintaining parks and rest stops through out the state.
access to affordable health care. child and senior care. food relief and homeless issues.
I do not plan to be very active but will follow discussions and meetings at first. Possible get involved later.
I don't know. I have not been informed about anything this commission has done.
teaching discrimination at an early age.
I'm not sure. My community voted it down almost immediately.
Facebook and Twitter and Instagram and wats up
Security and shopping and helping the people
Internet and security and clean the city
the unemployement issue is worth talking about
The most important problem is failure to comply with safety procedures..
The most important for them to focus on is increasing peoples awarenss of covid19.
I think my government could do every think ..
Medical goods , public services, and everything needed..
trash removal, community centers, utilities, roads, education, recreation
disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation, parks, defense, international relations and borders
disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation, parks, defense, international relations and borders, social security and disability benefits, healthcare for all
They are working on it and have had public meetings
It has become a loaded word, but i beer stand it as the theory race (which is really a social construct) has had a significant impact on our history and society
That historical and future policies were affected by racist attitudes and have caused inequity and suppression of culture
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this year, Michigan will use a revolutionary new process for creating election districts for Congress and the state house and senate.
Critical race theory (CRT) is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US. A tenet of CRT is that racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex, changing, and often subtle social and institutional dynamics, rather than explicit and intentional prejudices of individuals.
cybersecurity breaches and facility management
Mi public service commission always look forward to serving the public ensuring safe, reliable, and accessible energy and telecommunication service, trash removal at reasonable rates
the federal government is well capable to serve the public by proper disaster relief framework, insurance provisions, transportation, and recreational facilities as required
The price of everything keeps going up but wages are starting the same
I will watch videos to stay informed, but will not offer input, so no one will be impacted
I am not sure, it seems like stacking the deck to me
Internet for all, transportation reimbursement for areas without public transport
It takes more than one person to make a difference
it is very good and very like and very nice and I am very happy
Anti-vaccinated people spreading the virus
Trash removal, education, utilities, transportation internet
Childcare, health care, affordable housing, pay social workers More
If they are making sure that redlining ends I’m positive about it. If they are suppressing voters I’m negative.
Nobody really listens to us ‘common folk’
Stop politicians from using it to get more votes.
US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
The social construction of race and the normality of racism
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is the redistricting commission for the State of California responsible for determining the boundaries of districts
body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and US law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.
Infrastructure, education, social services, law enforcement
Forming it, the application process. And it is supposedly moving slowly
It will hopefully make districts more fair
Not expecting them to have time to really pay attention
I think that racism is built into our system to give advantages to white people
Most of government is only looking out for themselves and really don't look out for us people.
Government should stay out of people's lives.
Once government decides something a person has little chance of really changing anything unless a large amount of people voice their concern and protest.
The most important problem facing our community is that so many small businesses are without employees, so they are constantly having to close or change their hours. The economy is really hurting.
I think the most important issue is for them to work on getting the economy back to where it should be.
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, and anything else that applies to this question.
I think the federal government is capable of providing all of the public services, but I feel they are unwilling to provide quite a few.
There are not many things I want the government to provide in my ideal world, because I would rather the government not have a huge say in my daily life.
I have seen or heard a little, and the government reached out to me to be a part of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission.
I just expect it to help us to have fair elections and that hopefully results will not be contested as often in the future.
Critical Race Theory teaches about the disadvantages that the black people have encountered throughout their time in the United States of America.
The concepts taught through critical race theory are contrary to history in many ways.
Saw the initial election and first meeting online
It is a process not controlled by the partisan legislature
I will only read about what they have done or watch a meeting
A college level class taught in Law school to help future lawyers to be familiar with bias based on race
Jobs, nobody wants to work where the jobs are needed.
Our rates for electric and water keep going up, forcing us to slow the usage. And the water is of poor quality.
What taxes are being spent on. They are going out for leisure while people, even with jobs, are struggling.
Trash removal, water, centers for the homeless and help provide them with jobs.
Services that help the less fortunate by providing jobs of any sort, and better quality rehabilitation centers.
It establishes a commission of citizens with exclusive authority to adopt district boundaries for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress, every 10 years.
I myself am neither Republican nor Democrat. Having an independent party is more inclusive of independent voters such as myself.
I expect fairness in voting and I expect everyone to act like adults despite their political party.
Retirement insurance Parks disaster relief
I'm one person who's not apart of anything
All the above and they have a nice park and a recreation center.
I think because of climate control, they should offer everyone flood insurance. Global warming is not our fault.
Just the redistricting that was on the news.
I think its going to affect the Democratic Party not in a good way.
It will have a big impact on schools and services.
teaching or correcting the false teaching that has been taught in school with the actual events.
with its ability to pass laws in areas of national policy
Getting the economy back. Stop letting covid scare y'all.?
Health insurance, lower car insurance rates, better education (our children are getting dbwr by the second).
I can't because I have no idea what that is
We have to know our race and study this very well and conserve it
I think it would help the community to be better
Wanting to evolish learning about slavery
Trash removal, community centers, buses, improved roads, parks, schools
Education, parks and recreation, low income housing
Getting rid of CRT and All mandated virus issues
Almost all of the aforementioned, we are rural.
Ideal? Clear driveways in the winter, sand the roads more in the winter. Give homeschooling parents the funds normally given to the public schools for education of their children.
It was on the voting ballot a while back.
Each citizen has the right for a say in what they'd like to see an improvement in.
Criticism of others is wrong. To force it upon children, that they are inferior because of the color of their skin, to hate others,their country, to promote racism, rather than simply giving children the tools for critical thinking. What is wrong with those educrats?
Hatetred, racism, certainly not common sense, actual education!
that black people are always treated wrongly
Our horrible president making bad decisions for our country
Parks, Social Security, Healthcare for all, Covid response
Free Healthcare (paid through taxes), child care, affordable housing, green energy, ability for people to volunteer or work low paying jobs by supplementing their income
I get regular emails from the Commission.
Because they are doing a job that will make our votes matter and end gerrymandering.
Because they may consider my concerns/ideas, but ultimately the commission is responsible for making the final decisions.
Fair elections. An actual representation of what the voters want. Mathematically, Republicans should not control the House.
It is a theory, not a curriculum developed by people in higher education (colleges/universities) to explore the role of African Americans in the history of the United States from their perspective.
The role and viewpoint of African Americans in U.S. History.
Social security, transportation and recreation
Because it hadn't really had an impact t this far.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads
all services related to the provision of luxury
prevent any fraud in electoral districts
Trash removal,Community events, dinners/ benefits for the community
We rarely have or need any disaster relief thank God!As for the others your guess is as good as mine on that one cuz not much is done due to lack of funding etc..
Food/ shelter for the homeless.Jobs for them too!Fix/ repair the roads properly!Be even more stricter on animal abuse& racism
One voice isn't enough& ?? If others feel the way I do on all the issues that need to be addressed
Us Civil rights scholars& activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race& Us law& challenges mainstream American Liberal approaches to racial justice
Fire and safety. Roads. Community Center.
The Government should not be providing a lot of the services that it is. tax the people less, and leave us alone!!
It will become political, and not listen to anyone outside their own little group. Given power, most people start to think theirs is the only answer. It's bound to happen, only just a matter of time!
That whites are inherently evil. And, in this country. have privileges not afforded other races. Which is pure B.S.!!
Disaster relief, poverty aid, retirement benefits, tuition assistance
Full tuition for students with financial difficulties, retirement benefits, aid to impoverished families, infrastructure
The commission will prevent politicians from adjusting borders to manipulate voting
I will follow and read about it but am unlikely to contribute any input since I don't feel I have any insight or fitst hand knowledge that would benefit the commission
Theory that racial tension is perpetuated by the government
Prejudice does not begin with an individual, the legal system pits races against each other
The most important problems is the low economic situation and the closure due to the epidemic.
The issue of closure and imposition of restrictions due to the epidemic.
I think transportation could be better and it is capable of that .
In general , the services are good , but the roads and gardens can be better taken care of , and private schools can be set up.
Improving internet services , establishing private schools , and making gardens and roads a special aesthetic.
I would like to make some suggestions for them .
I think I've heard of that , but I haven't delved into it .
The study of society and culture as they relate to race , state , and law.
they can do more then they have been doing
they should help the poor and take a wage cut
No opinion on politics or our government
the education and the internet and the utilities
Because they all are in it for the wrong reasons..
Resources for financial help through this pandemic
Because the law makers in Michigan are so crooked. They don't care what our community. They just want $$$$
CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.[5][6] A tenet of CRT is that racism and disparate racial outcomes are the result of complex, changing, and often subtle social and institutional dynamics, rather than explicit and intentional prejudices of individuals.
fixed roads everywhere in the city. more safe by having more protection. higher work wages
better financial help for people in need of assistance
better government funded benefits. lower cost of living
Critically examining race and acts of racism in the country
I’m not really educated on the topic but i believe it teaches equality like the NAACP
Increasing vaccine rate so we can end this pandemic
Trash removal, community centers, library, education
I think it would be good for the state, and fair.
I would say it is when you look through our history and social construct and see how racism has played a role in every part of our country.
Blacks get chances more than whites I agree with that it's that black men want to be gangster's
Blacks idk they get same treatment as whites but not by police
Teaching kids that some people have more advantage than others
To realize that not everyone has the same opportunity
Carelessness, lack of respect, drug & alcohol abuse
Trash removal, utilities, education, transportation
Probably capavle of providing multiple things needed byut that's not saying they're actually willing to do so
I believe the basic necessities(healthcare, food, shelter, education, etc) should be provided with the option of additional goods & services that can be purchased.
Because I won't actually be doing anything other than reading or watching content about it
CRT examines social, cultural, and legal issues primarily as they relate to race and racism in the US.
How the majority has developed our country to only favor the majority
Veteran services, LIMITED unemployment, infrastructure,
Fairness. Rural Michigan is underrepresented
Teaching white children to be ashamed of themselves for being white. It's racism, just toward white people
Race is a social construct, all systems are slanted toward favoring white people and everyone is at a disadvantage in life of they are not born white
Would be nice if they left woman’s bodies alone
covid at the moment and everythin relating
Transportation, health insurance social security, retirement
Schools getting funds needed based on needs.
Fixing roads and communities in despair. Upkeep of government buildings. Offer more employment services for people instead of welfare
I don't trust the chosen ones will do what is fair and right without giving an advantage to one party.
Anything to do with the government is very suspicious and they're never doing it with good intent. I still wouldn't trust the people are fairly chosen.
Don't include illegals in the count as citizens
A bunch of garbage made up by someone else trying to make money off a nonsense theory and cause division.
Whites are born racist and our country was founded on racism
Trash removal, utilities, roads, education
Universal health care, universal basic income, public transportation, true high speed internet
Because for once it is members of the public instead of politicians making the districts.
Because I am not part of it. If my opinion was heard and followed districts wouldn't matter for state and presidential elections. Those would be popular vote. Only local elections would be separated by district.
Issues related to how slavery and other discrimination has caused hardship for various races in our country.
That the white population has systematically oppressed other races time and time again.
Free education for college. Cheaper food.
Too many parents traumatizing their kids with this mask situation in schools. Kids adapt VERY WELL it's the crazy parents that are responsible for the trauma of their own kids!
Health benefits for everyone! The minimum wages! Us poor people can barely pay or rent and bills. We never have extra to dive in activities with our kids or for them!!!
Better roads, trash removal, cleaner water, help to those whom can't go back to work due to they are a single parent struggling to take care of her home responsibilities. Better health care for everyone!
I'm too low income of a home for my opinion to matter or be heard! Us little people are almost non-existent
I ready don't expect a change at all to be honest
I honestly do not know how I would define that. I'm not one to try to define something that i know nothing about. Id rather do my research and be correct then to just guess!
I'm tired of the RAVE talk... So sick and tired of everything turning into a racial discussion! Why does it have to come to race?Why can't it just be about the situation amd the bad people that caused it!! Not weather they are black, white, pokadotted
The most important problem in my community is hunger.
roads, community centers, transportation, education, police
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
I may follow what is going on, but will never give imput etc.
Critical race theory has to do with races and where they live and how they are treated.
trash removal, internet, education,maintain order.
maintain order, meet the needs of the citizen.
I heard that it is responsible for determining the boundaries of districts for the state.
because the members are Michigan residents.
legal scholarship seeking to critically examine the intersection of race.
intersection of race and challenging the American liberal.
All basic public services-schooling, mass transit, community centers, roads, etc
FEMA relief, roads, infrastructure, parks and rec, etc.
Focusing on past racisms rather than learning how to move past and be accepting of all
Police are out of control and gave me 3 broken ribs in the response to violating my 4th amendment civil rights
trash removal is even difficult for my community how could I expect anything else from them.
No disaster help and they can barely provide safe drinking water
Municipality without bureaucracy. Police should only respond to necessary calls and leave other calls to their department. Not everything requires a police report and The Gestapo Police should be only when needed.
Who selects these individuals that makes the decisions for the rest of us? Who provides the information they are given to make these decisions
Individuals will make their decision based on their own beliefs and they all can be bought
Municipalities should carry more weight then they do
That since my ancestors were racist inherently I must be too so those around me should feel threatened by my race since I'm white
The government should provide programs to help families that are struggling economically.
Are inept president letting illegal in with covid
Because I think they all lie to get what they want
Help people who are single parent low income through vovid
Currently, anything to gain more votes from their dictator
Democrats are already switching to cheat in Grand rapids. They think that I'm interested if them
White man is bad. If your child is who they should have themselves
FORGIVE STUDENT LOANS EVEN FOR GRAD STUDENTS!
It needs to be random and fair, not gerrymandered.
I am not going to become involved with it.
I''m not entirely sure, but I know it has been in the news lately.
That there is a such thing as white supremacy and that it may be covert and unintentional.
They can't be trusted. Everyone has there own agenda
Trash removal, water, education, senior services, bus service, parks
Medicare and Medicaid, social security, disaster relief
There are probably many people who will be providing input
I’m not sure yet—I will need to do more research
Understanding how race impacts a person’s place in society
Teach children how to feel bad about them selves
Me paying attention will simply not influence anything. I won't be directly involved
Just another brainwashing technique pushing the racial division agenda
Nobody follows what the government says as far as mask mandating
I think the Academy is very important right now
I think they are doing a good job. I like that more is going to education.
I don’t know much about it so I don’t understand the impact
Help with food and housing and transportation
It has a great shape and very good honest and trustworthy
Because I don’t trust anybody in government. They’re all out for themselves. Representation of the people is a dead concept.
Universal healthcare, higher education, universal basic income,
Nothing, I expect it to fail spectacularly
A theory taught in higher education concerning the effect of race and racism on the shaping of public policy
That it is not fact but theory, and that it is another viewpoint through which to view the shaping of this country’s policies, and why race relations today remain fractured
Illegal immigrants draining government resources.
Police and fire protection; garbage removal; road repair & snow removal; parks and recreation; water & sewer; building inspections
Border security; infrastructure security; disaster relief; pollution control
The commission has been meeting for several months.
Communities grow /change and current districts should reflect that change for representation purposes.
Balance boundaries using current census data.
America was founded and operates on the theory of systemic racism. CRT misrepresents the overwhelming compassion of most Americans.
Whites are racist. All people of color are victims of white oppression.
They offer everything thete are just more generous with the suburbs
None if they dont have to so if they dont have to they usually dont
At least trash water and sewage and public internet and transportation
I believe we called jerrymandering and its a complete waste of time we dont want or need it
I dont underhanded schemes like that we can win on our owe
It will let us know the out come of most elwctions
disaster relief and parks and recreation
they are trying to make the community better
an academic movement of us civil rights scholars
Pushing d.c. to help our local small businesses
They do have trash pick up, splash pads for kids, community centers, libraries, and education. I wish their was a public bus though
I did hear they were going to redraw boundaries which has something to do with voting
Basically acting like certain things never happened when we need to just learn from our mistakes
I feel like it’s about telling white kids they are bad, and acting like all African American people are oppressed
I see only good things from this type of organization or group
I hope it helps strengthen the community
They make decisions prior to having open forum meetings for people to speak.
I believe they would do a better job dividing it up making it more fair
I feel like local government is too bipartisan to help people
The government should protect its people from enemies foreign and domestic, and allow its citizens to pursue their own happiness
Critical race theory teaches that racism is embedded in American psyche.
Teaching that whites are rascist simply because they are white
Stopping unemployment so people will go back to work
Community centers, roads education, transportation
Financial aid, food, education help housing
Trash removal ,education,transportation, internet,community centers, public safety, local food banks, utilities
Disaster relief, parks and recreation, transportation, retirement insurance
Adult care, better child protective services, child care classes/courses, financial classes, transportation services for people on assistance to go grocery shopping that don’t have vehicles
That the citizens are actually being heard
EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON MATTERS IMPORTANT TO THE STATE
THE MICHIGAN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION WEBSITE HAS MOVED.
TO CHART A POSITIVE COURSE FOR ELECTIONS BASED ON FAIR MAPS FOR MICHIGAN.
TO LEAD MICHIGAN'S REDISTRICTING PROCES TO ASSURE
BODY OF LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP AND AN ACADEMIC MOVEMENT OF US.
More programs to help with utilities and rent
Trash removal better utility prices running water or hauled in at a decent price
Water running for everyone and help getting better u ty ility prices
Food health care utility programs that are affordable and easier to apply gor
There is always catches to recieving help
Trash removal, education. It's all very basic.
I would hope the districts are fair and actually represent the population.
That it seems too difficult for the government to make sure the independents are independent.
To make more sense of where the lines are and why
White privilege, and the country was created on slavery.
That whites are the reason for all the race problems today and must pay
my kids are in school and are not old enough to get the vaccine and there is no mask mandate in schools nor is there a virtual option
that it is an independent panel that chooses the district lines rather than the legislator
explains how American racism shapes public policy and pits minorities against white people
white people are making policies to pit minoities against white people
They are good people but misguided. Private enterprise can do all things better than government
The government can provide only what it first steals.
They are supposedly a mix of political affiliations. It will be highly corrupted in a short time.
They will be fully bought and corrupted by the second time around.
How to collectivize people into groups and destroy individuality for the purpose of using politics to discriminate against groups you don’t like.
Because they lie to get what they want. They make everything political and they try to control everyone.
Anything that helps their fellow citizens
Im not sure cause they need to get on a lot right about now
I would have to say trash removal and utilities and roads mainly rhe roads cause rhey have been on it a lot lately
Help with utility bills and rent so rhere is no evictions
Cause honeslty it woulsnt have an impact on amy of it. Well atleast in my opinion
Everyone needs to know how important it is
There could be more being taught in this case cause its a seeious matter
Help for people who need it. Childcare, food, assistance . Proper education for all. Free college
Because overall it’s better for proper representation
Believe the data and facts and do it properly
Teaching the actual history of the country
Any concepts relevant to the history of the country
Roads sidewalks I feel they should provide everything to be honest.
I'm to shy to speak up and give my opinion.
Yes!!!! Stop taking all our money ! Fix our jobs and roads ! Free education!
They are not for the people they are out for the people!
Taxi service, better water, response time and bring jobs
We the people have no voice! The government took it away
Getting rid of the restrictions on small businesses
Trash removal about the only thing they can get right they can't even do that
Nothing really right now with the Biden administration
Not sure what it is but it's probably some ignorance a
We need something like that to remind government is for the people not to the people
The most important problem right now is businesses trying to stay open, and survive the pandemic.
Right now the governor and legislation should spent time addressing the continued high costs of automobile insurance coverage in this states. The changes made with being able to opt out out medical coverage still leaves rates high.
My local government provides the public with community centers, trash removal, water and sewage, parks, and good schools. I don't believe the local government sponsors the transportation. I think is a county issue.. I m not
I believe the federal government has a number departments and agencies that oversee a lots of things in our nation, including disaster recovery and relief, national parks and recreation centers. The federal government is also responsible for health care, and overseeing roads and highway, and bridges.
In the ideal world, the government would provide access to great jobs, decent housing, clean drinking water, well maintained roads, and highways, parks, and beaches, mu@eums, and libraries.
There was a great deal in the local news about it encouraging voters to approve or not approve the commission. I basically believe the commission is fairly made up of equal party members and several independents. They do away with politicians deciding where district lines are drawn. The commission is to ?Jake voting fair.
I really don't know how the commission will accomplish redistricting, but I have a positive opinion because ti support the vote for the commission. I trusted it was better than having politicians h!very their way. I support the voter's choice.
That there will no longer be big unbalanced districts in the state in favor of one political party or politician
It's a way of understanding how racism affects public policies creating division between people of color and whites . Pitting gone political party against another based on racist policy.
I believe CRT takes a look a cultural, legal, and social issues, as they relate to race and racism.
Everyone wants a job and businesses need workers but they also want to be extremely picky when hiring.
People struggling to get back on their feet from the pandemic
Because they only look out for themselves
Trash removal, community centers, transportation, roads, education, help with food and utilities.
Disaster relief, social security benefits, help with food and utilities,
Why do districts need to be set every 10 years? The cities are still going to be the same cities.
They are going to do what they want to do where I say something or not.
I hope they listen to the general public and get their opinions on what will truly make a difference
Saying everyone is racist is not fair or just.
Fixing the infrastructure that deals with economic issues as well as social programs like unemployment to be managed better.
Better public transportation with upgraded systems, trash removal, community centers, internet, recycling
Easier and more fair disability insurance program that doesn't DENY everyone on the first try, transportation, UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME
Universal basic income, Medicare for all, mental health treatments, compassion
Teaching the skills to undo conditional racism.
To treat EVERY person fairly and not profile based on race. It teaches how to treat oppressed people with dignity and respect
Corona virus has caused us financial damage
Dealing with the virus for the sake of living
I heard they're going to increase the electorate of the Democratic Party
The treatment of Michigan citizens will change
Ethnic monetary potential to transform the relationship between law and ethnic power
An academic movement of United States scholars and civil rights activists who seek to critically study law
Labor shortages & irregular mandates/evolving pandemic stuff
Public libraries, roads, education, internet,
Diasaster relief retirement insurance, social security, public transport, green spaces, health carr
Billboards and radio news story mentions
Redistribution significantly impacts the outcome of our elected officials and policy and is currently weighted against marginalized groups and vulnerable populations including persons of color. Institutional racism and classism at its sneakiest
That marginalized groups have an opportunity to vote for people and policies designed to support their communities and their experiences in ways more meaningful than before
Clean up rubbish and protect the environment
People who take their community seriously
Free meals, free educational opportunities
I like that Lansing is investing so much time and money into expanding and growing our economy. I wish though, these resources were more attainable and accessible to everyone.
I’m very proud of the way the City of Detroit has stepped up during the past year! They are putting a real effort to better the city as a whole. From the financial support they’ve made available to fixing roads and tearing down abandoned houses.
I think the federal government is in the early stages of a revolution. As with any major change, there are obstacles and challenges that will take time to get a full grasp of in order to really become “For the People”..
1. Medical coverage should NEVER be a matter of income! 2. A higher level of resources and financial support for the elderly. 3. A GREAT educational system! But I’d even settle for a good education system for EVER SINGLE CHILD! 4. Almost EVERY person in the US migrated from somewhere else. Whether they are 1st or 10th generation Americans. We NEED a new immigration system!
Honestly, I’m glad that these measures are being implemented, but I don't think the peoples opinion will ultimately make a difference.
I guess, it’s a theory defining certain opinions on certain markers in history that led to separation of races. Maybe it sheds light on the impacts of the separation. Hopefully, it also promotes the importance of unity and equality!
Stop putting stupid things in place for education
People don’t want to work because they are getting free money from the government
Health care for the people who can’t afford insurance
I get overwhelmed with to much chaos so I tend to only focus on what is happening in my everyday life.
That the people have a say and that say gets heard!
I don’t know what that it. We are all human.
Child care reimbursement, free health care
they say they will do things but don't and then get money based on that
Leaning about different races and how each are effected by others.
Financial issues facing families and small businesses
Getting small businesses running and employment improved.
Trash removal, roads, snow removal of roads, comminity center, rec sports, support local business, education
Very little. They have shown they are incapable of supporting the citizens and have taken too much control.
None. The church should provide needs for the people in my ideal world
Idea that white people have had privilege and advantage over other races and have held others back from opportunities.
There are differences between white and black. Adds further division between races. Does not teach that all people are equal under God and our constitution. White privelage is fundamental and is wrong.
More safety and more smart spending of the tax money
More in person class and more activities
People can be more independent and government always wasted money
Because the government always focus on minority only
Disaster and infastructure monies, medicare for all
Medicare for all. Paid maternity/paternity leave.
That is what created via a passing vote but otherwise haven't heard any updates.
At this time I don't plan to provide input that will be considered, and mostly plan to observe the process and outcomes.
Less bias in process and more fair outcomes.
How racism and discrimination has been tied to create and maintain systemic ways to oppress BIPOC population.
Racism is a social construct and is embedded in all systems such as politics, law, healthcare, education, etc.
We have no good businesses no competition
Which party can better run the country better
All of the above plus housing and help with food
All of the above also better access to the internet phones and again financial aid
Quality food low prices for food and better help and sincerity with government workers
Because legislation just think of the politics and not the people they want to keep the power
That the people get a chance to get their say so and it is heard and considered
That white based government has depressed the black minority
Water/sewer, trash/recycle removal, education, safe roads, crossing guards, etc
Disaster relief, Retirement, Medicare and full Rx coverage, better and more affordable healthcare and prescription coverage, debt relief for families affected by Covid, ADA rights and training to all employers/employees.
community centers, public transportation, daycare
access to public transportation, education, mental health and civic centers
Govt forcing things they shouldn't and people being lazy not wanting to go back to work because they've been handed money for too long for doing nothing.
Stop taking money from the working class, retirees and schools and start taking out of their own pockets to pay for what is needed. They make millions every year while we eat bologna to survive.
They aren't willing to provide anything, they are forced. If they had their way they wouldn't spend any money on the American people. They would keep it for themselves or give it to countries overseas to make "friends"
Healthcare that isnt forced or punishable by fee if they dont have it. Stop double taxes social security for the elderly. The extra lottery money that is supposed to go to the state for roads, bridges, schools etc. Actually go to those places instead of lining the politicians pockets.
Less politicians leading, more actual people not being ruled and told what to do.
More people will have a voice that didnt have that option in the past
There is a problem yes, but if we continue to look in the past and keep bringing it up or erase the past, the future generations will not know what happened and the past will continue to repeat itself. There are proper ways to teach the past in order to show the coming generations the racism is everywhere and it needs to stop.
Trash removal. Crap water with lead in it that I have to pay for but can't drink.
All of them. They waste money on dumb stuff instead
The idea that America has a lot of racism in its history and that set the tone for how things are today.
Good roads, secure border, police protection, strong military.
Appears to be stacked against conservatives.
Different ways of living the difference in society
Quit using government for vaccine and Covid management
Racism that is systemic and carrying onto present day and effecting everything about minority races’ lives.
That white people are racist and black people have it hard.
Lack of togetherness, no one supports each other and small business.
I think healthcare is a huge issue because it’s so expensive.
Community centers, education and transportation
Health insurance, retirement and government funding
Health coverage, government assistance and transportation
I assume it has to do with dealing with racism going on
The environment and concern for their residents
It has a strong chance of getting overlooked
That race is still an issue that shouldn’t exist
That it is a committee made up of regular citizens to have a more balance in the decision making process.
Helping people affected by the pandemic with monthly payments, eviction moratorium, etc.
Free college education, universal healthcare, free housing, community mental health services, free childcare
Critical race theory is essential to teaching accurate accounts of historical events in the United States & the world. It relies on being upfront and honest with children about racism and how it has shaped & still continues to affect our culture.
Systemic racism, accurate accounts of slavery & Jim Crow Era, white privilege, residential schools, segregation
Income support. Health with vision and dental coverage. Higher education. Abortion.
There is either a meeting scheduled or being planned. The legislature is attempting to stop it.
Because gerrymandering doesn't adequately reflect the populace.
Because people in politics generally stop listening when offered a different perspective.
Releasing the Republican stronghold on a Democratic state.
The accurate account of the history of racism in America and how it is engrained in law and culture even and up until today.
I'm not familiar with an enumerated list.
covid and people not returning to the workplace
A very small community. Our services are provided by owner controlled business as our trash collection and utilities from larger cities that cover many of our smaller rural communities and some services as internet and tv from company based out of state
The federal level does provide for services as food stamps. Would not expect help in the other service areas you mentioned
In an ideal world they would provide more schooling to bring the less fortunate the resources and education to bring unemployment down.
I do intend to keep informed but will probably not give a voice to my own personal opinions
Have not heard the phrase. I would like to hear about human race theory and less about division of all of us
I think it is absolutely ridiculous and should not be taught it is total BS
Totally ridiculous and it should not be thought thought
Getting more people to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Ending the extra unemployment payout. Get people to get out and get a job.
If they do their job as intended, the redistricting should be more fair.
I don't understand it enough to define it.
As far as I can tell it says everyone is a racist.
Trash removal, community recreation, economic development, education. Public safety, public works
Those that help provide opportunity for people and protect the vulnerable
News on the new maps and issues around census data being late
Districts draw for communities not politicians
Roads - internet - social security ( only for those who need it)
Trash pick up street cleaning park maintenance
Healthcare, tax cuts, clean water, education grants
Universal Healthcare, minimum basic income. Wipe out student debt. Job training work on climate change
Just the info put out when it was in the ballot
Legal theory to explain how government practices have actually hurt or not included all people in the American dream
Some Government practices have been / are used to discriminate against black,brown, poor people
Trash removal, transportation, roads, community centers, library, education, police, fire
Disaster relief, social security, welfare, transportation, health, parks and recreation, security
Internet, healthcare, roads, transportation, public safety, education, parks and recreation, utilities,
I’ve heard that they are in the process of drawing up new districts for Michigan.
I don’t plan to be too actively involved in the process to make that big of an impact.
Fair districts that are free of gerrymandering.
I think that the government should provide protection to the US citizens. The people who have paid into social security should be able to draw from it.
That as a white person, I should be ashamed of myself.
People choosing not to work because the government is paying them to stay home.
Our township has no tax base, so can’t provide more than cold patching holes in the pavement.
Federal government needs to stop getting their hands in everything! Follow the Constitution and get people back to work! Stop placating the lobbyists, especially Big Pharma.
Protect voter integrity, our borders, US Constitution and Bill of Rights.
I’m not confident the commission will redistribution fairly.
Dividing the cities so their votes don’t outweigh votes from rural areas.
It is divisive ! It is programming children to believe Caucasians are the worst race. We are all God’s children. Socialist Democrats are trying to divide the nation to take control.
Blacks are always the underdog. Whites are bad.
living old age security, free medical care and prescription medicines, free internet
I live in a rural area with no different districts
Divisiveness over politics - masking during COVID, voting rights, racism, the environment, etc.
Voting rights, healthcare, environment, human rights
Public schools, hospital, fire department, emergency services, trash removal, recycling, public works (water/sewer), mental health services, elder care services, assistance for those in poverty, transportation, roads, parks, environmental protection, protection of human rights, utilities including basic internet service
All of the above in the question plus protection of the environment and human rights, single payer healthcare, education, fair legal system, protection of voting rights, free speech, intellectual freedom, social security
Education (tuition coverage), environmental protection, infrastructure- roads, bridges, airports, railroads, clean water, waste management, healthcare (single payer), protection of human rights, childcare, elder care, welfare, food/industry regulation, consumer protection, disaster services
They are having hearings and meeting frequently to get input from as many sources as possible. There are some factions that are trying to corrupt the process which concerns me. I wholly support the independent commission and hope that they will achieve their purpose as equitably as possible.
I feel that we as a state have been impacted by gerrymandering which causes the average person to not feel that their vote matters. I think if we can change the districts to reflect equity and fairness people will feel their vote is important as it should be.
An end to the unfair gerrymandering of districts to support a political party
An exploration of how historically the justice system and legislation have unfairly impacted African Americans in this country
In this country we have a Constitution and the Bill of Rights and it is important that all citizens are protected under the law not just some. It is important that the legal system and legislation do not give unfair advantage to certain groups of people over others. The days of Jim Crowe laws need to be over for good.
Community centers, library, schools, roads, transport, fire, police,
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks, law enforcement, fire services, diplomacy, defense, environmental protection, education, courts,
Civil rights protections and enforcement, retirement insurance, disability insurance, lifetime no fee at point of contact medical insurance for all, life management assistance for the infirm impaired the disabled, postal banking, consistent in depth tax enforcement and collection - hourly workers can't avoid taxes but billionaires can and do.
promoted petition for it, signed petition for it, know someone who applied, read articles on it, saw tv discussions of it, discussed it on twitter with friends
The republicans are stone cold racists desperate to maintain their minority rule by preventing majority of voters deciding who holds as many federal, state, and local, offices as they possibly can.
Statistically insignificant. I have small social footprint of Michigan friends.
End of the violent dissolution of the votes of anyone the republicans suspect may vote for democrats.
The accurate description of and contextualization of the lived experience of people of color in the United States.
There is both an acknowledged and unacknowledged racism in all of our individual lives. There are ways to both acknowledge this and and to improve this. There are burdens and damages handed down thru many generations us as individuals had no part in, but our society and government in the here and now have the duty to redress.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation
Universal health care. Free/subsidized college, social security, unemployment insurance, disaster relief, infrastructure, public K-12 education
Attended the local listening event and submitted a proposal for my district maps/area of interest
The commission is well run and meeting their charter despite census information being delayed
The party that gets the most votes gets the majority
Education on the intersection between race and the history of US law and the effects those laws have had on minorities over time
Jim crow laws, redlining, disproportionate policing
they're not willing to provide much but completely capable of providing things like healthcare and minimum standard of living that isn't abject poverty
I've attended meetings put on by the MICRC and submitted districting maps
They are taking power away from politicians of a single party.
More equal representation compared to total voting results in Lansing and Washington
A school of thought that helps expand knowledge of American history by showing the effects of policies and how they affect different communities like race and how that links to modern societal issues.
How policies and ideas throughout our history have effected different groups of people. Like slavery, failed reconstruction p[olicies, unfair uses of land against natives during westward expansion, and legalized discrimination.
what am i gonna do, beyond voting for the bill
explaining the history of racism in our country
because they will find a way to benefit republicans
Trash removal, internet, education, healthcare
A secondary help line that is not 911 or police involved
Make sure districts are laid out in favor everybody, Not just for one political party
People don’t want to work, they want to keep getting stimulus checks
Delta and Covid Vaccine- get the vaccine made for Delta and get more people to get the Covid vaccine
All of the above, we live in the subs of Detroit
Transportation, Parks, Community Building, Trash Removal, Roads, Utilities,
I feel like it’s seeking out racism and challenging those of color.
Things like people of color can’t do the same as people who are Caucasian. Like Caucasian’s are more entitled to everything.
health insurance social security medicare prescripion drugs
They started the process but not finalized yet
Because previously it was very jerrymanderd like it is thoughout the country not fair
Trash removal, community centers, education, roads, utilities, law enforcement.
Social security, retirement insurance, parks, military defense for domestic and foreign.
Extremely limited. Allow freedom to provide for your family yourself.
Citizens should make these decisions, not political parties.
Citizens should redistrict, not government.
Exxagerated and sometimes false information being given to children, instead of teaching basic MATH, ENGLISH, SCIENCE, ETC.
they do need to expand to the internet. at this point in time, internet is supplied by private companies,
all the above they seem to be doing a good job with...not stellar but good
I worked on the Voter's Not Politician signature drive. Followed it ever since.
Because gerrymandering is wrong no matter who does it. Also, there are far more Democrats than Republicans in the state but the Republicans control the legislature and have overturned things that they know voters want done.
Teaching history as it was not as a fantasy that promotes white men's actions and accomplishments
The facts of how race is critical in the forming of this country and how race has been used against people.
Trash, internet, education, police, fire
Disaster, infrastructure, defense, social security, medicare
Saying white people have unfair advantages and should owe reparations to minorities.
White people have white priveliage and wouldn't be nearly as successful if they weren't whit.e
getting along and doing the right thing for all
disaster relief, social insurance, transportation, national parks
social services, major transportation improvements with both air, train and highways.
I've read about it in the newspaper. My concern is whether the "Independent" individuals are truly independent.
The way different races have been treated in the past have caused various problems. Some believe we should not tell children about our bad history but to cover it up, which I totally disagree with. We, hopefully, can learn from our past mistakes and not repeat them.
I believe to hide our past and cover it up so children in school never learn of our past bad behavior.
Anything BUT election reform - we don't need it.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, public libraries, public safety
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation infa-structure, parks and recreation
Better financial and medical resources for the poor, elderly and disabled. Universal Healthcare
It's a good idea. I voted for it. The only problem I see is that they have hired a Republican/Conservative as legal counsel. That person should, and really MUST be an independent.
Districts would remain in the same county, and possibly the same, or nearby cities.
Teaching about systemic racism and its impact on society
They don't need to be anymore involved in our lives than they already are.
Social Security, health insurance, internet
businesses closing because of our governor closing our whole state!
all of them and they give our money away to other countries! instead of doing this to help our own citizens
Trash removal, library, education, recreation
Too much "free" money keeping people from working.
To make better immigration laws or follow the ones already on the books.
They don't listen to the residents of our community. The liberals come in and try to force everyone to their way of thinking. If it's not their way then you are shamed and bullied.
community centers, roads, internet. Very suspect about education - definitely don't agree with CRT or the 1619 Theory.
This administration - none. No confidence what so ever in them.
Infrastructure - ex: roads, bridges, dams, etc.
I don't trust that our input will mean anything to the commission.
To be unbiased but not holding my breath.
Very very bad. Not good for anyone of color as you are telling them they are "doomed" just because of their skin color. Instead of teaching people to work hard and together - it divides and puts them into pre-defined categories with no room to get out of them.
division, everything is based on the color of your skin not your work ethic, black is good and white is bad - all of these are not helpful and should not be in schools of any age
Politician always lie and don't tell people the true intention
None after the fraud in the past election. I couldn't belief that hat could happen in the United States of America
I don't belief in that form of harm students
Roads. Education. Community center. Libraries. Police. Fire.
Disaster relief. Retirement insurance and health care. Education. Federal parks. Protection from homegrown terrorists.
Health. CAre for everyone. Education for all. Voting for all citizens. Easier employment paths
I live in a mixed community and the district needs to reflect that mix
too many job openings and no one seeking these jobs
trash removal, library services, education, senior services
high cost services such as disaster relief, social security, medicare
they should provide infrastructure improvements, health insurance for those without, education standards and funding to poorer school systems, guaranteed access to voting for all citizens and expanded voting opportunities such as weekends etc.
they can't do a worse job that politicians
I do not believe anything I have to say is important unless others feel the same way
set a new standard that is fair and equitable to all citizens in Michigan
the theory that there has been systematic racism in this country and it is prevalent in all institutions, such as housing and education
because they are trying to change the voting rules
roads tranportation utilities internet and education
health insurance transportation parks social insurance
free health care and free college tuition
they will be looking real soon to start re doing the map
having all race study and no the history of all people
Police and fire protection, trash and yard waste removal, community centers and parks, utilities, roads
Public safety, internet, health insurance
Public hearings and input currently happening, 1-2 members resigned fairly early, Republicans already crying fowl
Finally going to get non gerrymandered districts that are not skewed towards the GOP
Fairly drawn districts that do not favor one party or another
Safety net services, roads, schools, data networking, supportive services (elder care, childcare) healthcare
I like the idea of a bipartisan committee to focus on redistricting. I have hope that it will be a fair process.
That it will be a fair process that will not strive to weaken the voices of the people, and will not be focused on political agenda.
The idea that our nation was originally established and it's rules, laws, statutes, and governance were developed to protect slavery. Our current rules, laws, and institutions have racism as an underlying framework, and we are steeped within this framework. We have lived our while lives within this framework, to the point that we don't even see it or notice it, and in such a way, we are all racist, and will be until we work together with communities of color to change these institutions.
We are all racist as a function of growing up and living within a racist society. White people benefit from the privilege they receive from being in the majority population. People of color face hardships based solely on their perceived races, which make their choices and consequences harder and more extreme than those of the perceived majority race. This starts in childhood and touches every institution and social structure that exists within our society. We can change.
Inflation and lack of people wanting to work
Lowering gas taxes OR fixing the damn roads with the taxes they hornswoggle from us
What we already have and what is listed in the question
Can't think of any they already don't provide
Can't trust them to do what's right - particularly the independents! They tend to run more liberal/democratic
Because you just can't trust people and politics. Too easily bribed and/or cajoled
A means with which to keep races separate and angry with each other for the benefit of politicians and people with influence and money
That whites are inherently racist and blacks deserve more than what the Constitution promises citizens as a whole. They don't teach that blacks can be racists just as much as other races
Low student funding compared to surrounding school districts
Disaster relief, interstate highways, national parks, education, healthcare, retirement/social se unity payments
Environmental conservation, parks, transportation infrastructure, health care, national living wage
I live in a rural area, I find that even the people we elect for the most part ignore the area, why would this be different?
Understanding how race good and bad has played a part in the role in this country. There is a lot of policy that is to be ashamed of, but there were good things too. It all should be examined with a critical eye toward history.
This I don’t really know other than it’s not a means to make those of white ancestry to feel guilty/bad/depressed. I would hope it’s to teach so the atrocities of the past don’t happen again.
Working TOGETHER ON A BI-PARTISIAN government
Trash removal, roads, transportation busses, senior center, meals on wheels
They are willing and very capable of Partisian bickering, taking numerous vacations, calling social security a "benefit" from them, ignoring the american people, republicans restricting voters, lying, and too many other ugly behaviors too numerous to mention!!!!
Abolish all political parties, abolish lobbying, remind them DAILY that they work for the american people, pay them much less, require them to work no less than 8 hours per day with 2 week vacation per year, abolish all government health insurance; make them buy their own. Give them a pension comparable to most working americans. Make them pay into Social Security!!!!
Supposedly they are a committee of Michigan citizens charged with re-districting Michigan for fair and equal voting by the residents of Michigan.
I am not part of the commission. I have a voice and an opinion but not directly.
A map showing fair districts that represent the voices of the voters of Michigan that NO POLITICAL PARTY OR POLITICIAN can change, abolish or otherwise screw up!
The theory argues that historical patterns of racism are ingrained in the law and other institutions, that slavery and segregation still create an uneven field for people of color and that racism is not an individual bigotry but rather a systemic issue in America.
I think it teaches that bigotry is not an individual behavior choice but rather a systemic problem throughout the US.
political hacks with a leftist point of view.
None of the above. They are broke. The only thing these losers have successfully done is bankrupt the largest financial entity in the history of mankind.
Read the U.S. Constitution. It is all specifically stated in that document.
i see eric holder, labor unions and the aclu supporting it, I say RUN!!!!! RUN FAST and RUN NOW!!!
political hacks with an agenda not in our interest.
More income for Social Security recipients
Districts will make more sense how they are laid out
Health care, education, transportation, housing, Internet
I have heard they're meeting to draw districts.
Because it seems that the way things are going the Republican party and Trump supporters have lost their minds and are turning into highly one-sided, anti-American lunatics.
Hopefully a fair open election for all residents no matter what part of town. All votes to be counted and all people voting.
Public notices, news reports, and my husband applied to serve
The historical impact of centuries-ling marginalization of persons outside the white European power structure
That not a lot is happening with the commission.
Hopefully it will put an end to gerrymandering.
Achieving fairer voting district boundaries.
How race has endowed some people with advantages over other people.
Trash pick-up, education, policing, water and sewer, schooling.
defense, print monies, make treaties, ensure the public safety from forign aggression.
just the basic service private companies can't
They are just political hacks masquerading as regular citizens
They know what they are going to do no matter what
more political infighting, and less representation for the people.
that America was founded to be a racist country, and we still are.
that racism is the basis of our society.
Going by the Constitution of the United States and doing away with masked mandates and vaccine mandates
I think we need to get away from the government and provide for ourselves, that is the American way! However most of us have paid into social security so we do deserve that
Just that there's a commission and it's supposed to be evenly distributed among political ideologies
If my vote for president did not count because of fraudulent and dishonest activities, how is my vote or my voice for this going to make a difference?
It is teaching white people that we are bad basically.
Again, it is teaching racism and teaching our most vulnerable to be ashamed of what they are. Instead of unity it causes great disunity and harm
health care, education through college and lower cost of housing
Public services, such as the library, that are restricted due to covid
Trash removal, roads, education, recycling, police, fire. No public transportation. Minimal internet. A community center that requires you to pay an exorbitant fee.
National Defense, national roads, Social Security, National Parts, disaster relief,
National Defense, roads, National Rail, social security, health care, education
I read the law as it was proposed and signed a petition in support
It's time to take District getting away from the politicians and to end gerrymandering
Critical race theory is the belief that racism in America is systemic, ingrained in our political and social structures in such a way that it has a profound influence on the lives of American minorities.
Racial biases are ingrained in American political and social structures. These biases affect the lives of minorities an economic and social ways. It is possible to recognize and address these biases so as to make our society more Equitable and fair
Road/infrastructure maintenance. Social Security. Medicaid. National Parks. Military.
I don't believe my voice will be heard or my opinions will matter.
Can we get rid of Rashida Talib??!! Redistricting based on communities.
White men should be treated as less than equal.
retirement medicare ,college and free trade schools
very little so I don't have enough facts to be able to say.
No one pays attention to what I have to say
the truth is not told. crooks are not hero's
Trash removal, community centers, roads, education, utilities
Retirement insurance, tuition debt cancellation, parks and recreation, disaster relief, social insurance, transportation,
Tuition debt cancellation, education, job assistance, training, community centers, after school programs
Social secutiry, Medicare, disaster relief
Healthcare for all (Medicare) A quality education for all.
Exactly what was stated in the previous page
It's going to turn into a turf fight between the representatives of the parties
I've never had an impact on anything before, why should it start now?
Discrimination; how one race has had advantages over other races
Whites are guilty and blacks dont stand a chance to get ahead!
Whites are the problem, blacks dont stand a chance all lies
They actually provide many quality services as listed above. While we pay for internet, we have fast service.
Sadly, while a certain paRty would rather line their pockets and the pockets of their pals, we don't see the federal government providing for the citizens as good as they could. I have seen a change with the new administration, especially when it comes to disaster relief.
Along with the others, we should all have universal health care, safe housing, clean water, and food.
Racism is institutionalized and is embedded in America's history, legal systems, and policies. It acknowledges the continuing impacts of slavery and segregation in America and critiques how institutionalized racism perpetuates a caste system that is inherently unequal.
Race is a Social Construct. The Centrality of Racism. Commitment to Social Justice. The Importance of Experienced Knowledge. An Interdisciplinary Perspective.
Social security. Disaster relief, National Parks. Roads and bridges on federal highways,
Minimum pensions for retirement, internet for everyone, Health care for everyone. Liveable wage requirements, child care for workers.
It is a step toward fair distribution of services.
I would only comment to them if I disagreed. I expect to agree with them because they will fulfill their responsibilities. I expect to only keep informed.
Gerrymandering will be obsolete in Michigan, and I hope it will also become obsolete nationally.
CTT is an advanced curriculum discussion about how our society has created advantages for some at the expense of others; most often based on race and/or national origins.
The effects of Jim Crow laws, redlining, poll tests and taxes, and how these have shaped our society
The federal government should provide. Military protection, SS, infrastructure (highways airports) national parks boarder protection.
The government should not provide goods and services.
Just that it was voted in. Have not heard who is on it.
That the districts will be fair. At least I hope they will
From what I have read. It teaches that Black people are oppressed. It teaches that white people are the . Opressers . This is wrong!
That black and brown people can’t rise above their birth right. Yes
They do not use tax money on things they say they are going to even when it is earmarked and instead put in stupid things that make my life worse like unnecessary lights and round abouts
Healthcare and good jobs good infastruture
Our district are very germandyred and need any help to be less awful
I'm not going out of my way to make my opinion known on the matter
Social safety net, highways, other transportation, retirement
Fairer elections - more representative of the whole
Racial discrimination is part and parcel of US
The fraud who stole the presidential election
Witmer's crimes against the people in the covid nursing home murders.
The government should not provide. It is too big and needs downsizing.
They break up the Detroit and big city monopolies
Teaching that white people are inherently bad and have an unfair advantage.
Remembering they work for the people not the corporations
utilities, trash removal, community centers/programs, roads, keeping the city clean of debris and trash, volunteer oppurtunities
disaster relief, higher social security, higher minimum wage, health care for all, transportation, education, roads, parks and rec,, help for addicts and homeless
Health care for all, a livable minimum wage, better funding for education/teachers, higher social security, a government that actually works for the people and not bribed by the corporations
I know they wanted more time to draw lines due to the number of mail in votes, however they were denied that time which is crap to me. I also understand it is a new commission that is still learning so I'm expecting changes/amendments to be made.
I am not usually one that impacts things in a way, just give different ways to look at things, so to speak.
The real history of our country. It may be ugly but it needs to be taught.
The dynamics and ever changing racism and social inequalities in this country.
They just keep trying to tax people out of there homes
Just getting every last dollar for there projects
They know what they are doing before they started
Only that they have been put together, nothing of any work
Because it "SEEMS" to be a much fairer way of districting
Because I am one of (probably) millions who will have something to say as well.
Where acedemia studies race and how it is/has affected USA
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, living wages.
Welfare, unemployment, living wage, free college education, social security, healthcare for all, infrastructure, free internet for all.
I have only heard that they are working on the redistributing.
Because this is a good way to end much of the Gerrymandering that currently defines our districts.
I do not have a lot of faith that citizen input is ever listened to and acted upon.
It is really just being truthful about America’s history with a discussion of racism. In the past, our nation has had many issues with racism and these have been glossed over in history class.
History through the perspective of other racial experiences.
Infrastructure- roads, public water, etc. less short term thinking
Emergency services, snow removal, public works, sewer, water, community sports, other events.
Long list - defense, research, specialized policing, management of forests/parks, social welfare, health insurance, public works, arts/humanities.
I would prefer a social safety net closer to UBI - less interference in people’s lives while still providing support. I think that a gov’t competitor can provide a baseline in some areas, for example a govt catastrophic health insurance plan would still allow private competition based on quality. Same applies to things like broadband service.
Had interest in applying, the hurdle of getting a notary during the pandemic discouraged me from doing so. Have received a mailer to submit a map.
Both the Michigan legislature and those in other states have shown to gerrymander the districts. I feel that an independent commission is a shelter in the right direction.
An academic way of viewing historical events through the lens of slavery and racism.
Not sure on concepts exactly, but CRT would look at present issues in policing by understanding their historical role as slave catching patrols. Or, how redlining produced segregated cities.
trash removal, roads, parks &Rec, Fire department.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education.
It sound important but Its really not my thing to pay attention to unless it affects me in a major way.
Universal healthcare, universal child care
people refusing to be vaccinated against Covid
community centers, transportation, roads, education...
disaster relief, social insurance, parks and recreation, medical insurance
financial aid, social insurance, health insurance, climate control, renewable energy support, parks and recreation, higher education, food security
From the little I know, it seems that qualified people from a variety of political backgrounds would be invested in redistricting fairly.
I don't think I'll develop sufficient knowledge to make a significant contribution.
Education about systemic racism in our country
I haven't delved into critical race theory, but I think it teaches awareness of the ways in which racism can still be pervasive so that one can learn to recognize racism and therefore end it insofar as this is possible.
Health care, disaster relief, more help with college tuition, climate and environmental programs
That there were petitions going around about the redistricting
So many other people who are bigger voices
Mayor with nutty ideas, City Council intent on gentrification & doing away with fossil fuels. Taxes very high, services very poor. Roads crumbling. City manager changes every year. Corruption rampant in city govt. Taxes raised to complete loony art work like tin plates on walls opposite Michigan Stadium. Water supply unsafe to drink, PFAS contaminated.
none of these services, except some interest in education
Feds forced to provide a minimum social safety net of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid. National Parks & Forests OK, but need improvement. Feds should spend 5x the current budget on education & social safety net.
Universal health care for all, independent of employment. Free 4-yr college for all. Post high school job training for all. Increased Social Security benefits. Feds should work to eliminate poverty-stricken communities throughout the USA. Treatment, not incarceration for drug dependent individuals. Elimination of all for-profit jails & prisons. Consolidation of all law enforcement agencies, with strict accountability for all officers. .Protection from internal terrorists. Citizenship for DACA recipients. Treating all Native Americans fairly. Reparations for the Tulsa Massacre. Put money into inner city schools. Abolish hunger in America.
Received an invitation to apply as a delegate, but did not respond. Heard that the Commission is strongly hampered by special interests.
Anything is better than allowing the GOP to dominated the State House & Senate when the GOP receives less votes than the Dems
One voice, one vote means nothing. It's all $$$ in politics in MI
I hope for a more fair representation in the MI House & Senate
This CRT is a GOP bug-a-boo term for trying to teach that every person, regardless of skin color, ethnicity or religion is equal
Trash community center utilities education
Just a bit of the news. Still have the problem of who is serving on those boards
vaccine and mask mandates. they should make them.
trash removal, community centers, roads, education
food assistance, housing assistance, mental health care facilities, internet, health insurance for all, postal mail, infrastructure
what it is, how it will work, and a link to an application to be on it.
it is more hopeful than positive. I am in favor of it, but have yet to see it in action or what the results will be, so it's hard to say exactly what my opinion will be. but I do feel positive in that it exists at all.
because I probably do nothing to participate directly or indirectly. I don't know enough about this type of thing to feel that I would have any worthwhile input.
better redistricting of cities like Detroit and Flint, especially Detroit which has been split six ways from Sunday in order to lessen the impact of minority votes.
I wouldn't even attempt to define it. I don't think anyone has defined it.
from what I understand, concepts taught include the racism that has existed in this country from the very beginning and the damage it has done to minority groups.
getting back to a "Normal" way for things
Trash,roads,education,fire & police protection,community centers, trash & snow removal
Disaster relief,SS,National Parks,Inter State Highways,Economic development,FFA,National Security
Before people in whatever party that was in power decided districts; that is gone away now!!
That borders of a district not guarantee a election to one party!
I think we should do as much as we can to avoid partisan gerrymandering
Everything is political. No way of getting around it.
Utilities, trash, education, law enforcement
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, healthcare
I think it’s important that the majority party in the government should not have the power to redraw districts to their advantage
We need to get redistricting out of the hands of elected officials.
respecting historical and cultural communities
viewing past government policies through the lens of what we now know as racial disparity and seeing what we need to do now to reconstruct our wrongs and work toward fairness in the future
past government policies have created racial disparity and inequality
medicare for all, feeding the hungry, child tax credits- but not for the wealthy, fair taxation - tax the richest!
Healthcare for all, affordable housing, free college. Tax the richest - the income gap is outrageous. People shouldn't be homeless or hungry. Work on climate change!
That districts will be redrawn before the 2021 elections and that they should be much more fair.
Michigan has terribly gerrymandered districts that greatly favor republicans. Michigan's congress should not be so heavily republican and the commission should make a difference.
because I won't likely be involved enough to make a difference
Racism is part of society and our legal system, not just individuals' racism. But there's more to it than that.
I don't think much CRT is actually being taught other than at the collegiate level. I believe that system racism is the core of it, but don't know details.
SS raise for retirees. Not the 1 or 2 percent we have received for a number of years.
Trash removal community center for seniors. Buses, road maintenance including snow removal
Social security, national parks, fema disaster relief, rails and other methods of transportation
Social security, Medicare at age 60. Transportation, affordable housing, senior housing, more food assistance
As one person surely there will be no definitive impact.
To leave the partisan politics out of it.
Teaching about the racism that went along with and followed slavery?
That there is significant racism in the US
People not going back to work and will probably apply for welfare benefits
Trash and roads and utilities and internet and education and youth services and senior services and tree removal and recycling and buses
Infrastructure and parks and roads recreation and national parks and national forests and disaster and military etc
Drawing new lines for district to have equal representation and ensure there’s even number of citizens from each party
It will ensure that more populous areas won’t have all the say in political voting for specific political parties
That high populous areas won’t be able to have all the say for the state and outlying areas get forgotten. More equal representation
Discusses how certain minorities have been treated unfairly by the majority ethnicity
Capable of almost anything but willing to do almost nothing
Medicare for all. Childcare, education including college.. food and housing for everyone
I vaguely recall reading about this. Seems like long ago tho. Probably in the Detroit Free Press or Detroit News
I don’t think I’ll get involved most likely
I think it is acknowledging and teaching the truths about racism, historical and current. Acknowledging and teaching about systemic racism and how policies and practices have held down persons of color for forever and continue to do so today.
a lack of respect and concern for fellow man
Just what was stated in the survey, saw it on the ballot.
Hopefully a fair and independent system for creating district boundaries.
Rewriting history based on racial issues.
as usual money to fund existing and new programs
Housing the homeless vets. Better medical aid to active or retired military.
The federal government doesn't provide. Its tax payers provide
Keep us safe from foreign invaders. Keep us safe from epidemics, deal with climate warming and its effects.
They too wish to follow their political party's wishes
They can't be worse than the old method and maybe, just maybe, will be an imporovement.
I'm just one lone voice and an old one at that.
Striving for greater understanding and equality of races other than caucasian
The concepts? I have no idea. I just know they are supported by Democrats, opposed by Republicans
all of the services shown in the examples
Health care, retirement, education, transportation services
Because it should make districts more viable to the people who live in them.
Because reading about their plans etc. isn't going to do anything for them. They won't know I'm reading about them unless of course they're mind readers.
I have no clue as to what the theory is comprised of.
Trash removal, water, roads, education, community centers
Disaster relief , social insurance, parks and recreation
stop the governor shutting down the line 5 pipeline
It is not the government's job to provide all these types of services.
The federal government should not be in the business of providing goods and services. Initially it's job was mostly just national defense and little else.
Even if an idea seems to be good, it always seems to get corrupted when people are involved, so I don't pay much attention to it. It is a waste of my time that I could be putting to better use. I will not be engaged, therefore I will have no impact.
I don't expect anything important from this commission.
My understanding is that it proposes that all people are born racists.
trash removal, senior center, library, internet
internet, health care (really good healthcare), don't know but i'm sure there are other things that i can't think of at this time
Social safety net (because DC is letting it expire).
All the usual services? Not sure I understand the question.
Yes, all of the usual services and then some. They just need to start taxing corporations at the same levels Reagan did. I miss Reagn's policies. Who'd of thunk it?!
All goods and services necessary for a safe, healthy and dignified existence. A UBI, housing, food, single payer healthcare, childcare, publicly funded higher education, a 21st century rail system like the ones Japan and Europe have had a since the 20th century, publicly funded elections with the re-instating of the Fairness Doctrine and Equal Time laws AND put the League of Women Voters back in charge of the presidential debates with 100% of control from start to finish. There's more, but it's been a rough week.
I've followed the MICRC since the very beginning when I signed a petition in favor of it, voted in favor of it, and celebrated it's passing. I'm also thankful that all of the Republicans attempts to derail it with shady legislative action and lawsuits have failed, so far.
Because letting politicians draw redistricting maps is a threat to democracy.
Communities of color not getting divided up to weaken their voice.
I'm hard pressed to give a definition, but as I understand it, CRT simply seeks to teach a more thorough and un-whitewashed version of our nation's history.
Trash removal, community center, roads, schools, internet,
disaster relief, highways, retirement investment that actually has a return on investment,
That they haven 't met the deadline for redistricting.
Because, logic says that the democrats will pack the commission. By the way, this whole thing is the brainchild of Eric Gunrunner Holder.
Because, this is a democrat way of redistricting to benefit them.
I would expect the districts to reflect the population demographics, but I doubt they will.
That everything that happens that doesn't benefit black, brown or Asian people is the fault of whites. And that POC, especially blacks, can do no wrong.
that we have it in Mi and they will be redrawing the districts
the the black community has systematically been discriminated against
Less government...don't want or need anything from the government. I would rather keep my money and do for myself.
I Don't trust anything the government says or does especially now since the election was stolen from Trump.
People in government don't listen to the people they are suppose to be representing
I don't expect any change...they always find a way to get around things.
White people have privilege and therefore we need to take from them and give it to someone they feel deserve it more because of skin color.
Democrats ruining our economy … I hate Joe Biden
My community sucks up too much money for bullshit luxuries
Stay out of my way and let me spend my own money. Fuck the government
That it is mostly Democrats so we are tucked
Because all the people picked are from the Detroit area and Democrats
Because the media ne Democrats cheat and rig everything
A means of creating a divisive environment
Nonbias education, “the facts and just the real facts”
Taking critic thought out of the education realm, education center on math, science, history (not bias), logic, government, real school not indoctrination centers
Not many, try but screw up everything due to politics now. Seems our government warns people reliant on the government as their answer to everything instead of learning and not be afraid to work for what is needed instead of freebies given to them. Each individual has unique abilities and this business that EVERYTHING has to be the same is dumbing down our youth
The equal chance to achieve in their way. Provide help for those who need help such as disabled or injured people from their job or service off our country. An excellent education everywhere and less control what is taught by the teachers unions, books and syllabus should be sent to every family, choice of which school made by the parent. Not pass kids that cannot do the work just to move them on, real special education, not just babysitters, grades given, not everybody is the best, not rea l-world life, 10 people apply for a job, only the best will get the job. Work is not as dirty word. Nothing wrong going bacteria to home ec and shop, that is a rounded education, teaching how to balance a budget is good learning.
No oversight. Who chooses, what is the criteria to apply. How often do they decide and 13 is not a very wide variation of citizens to make such a important decision.
13 people will have their own goals and will probably be closed to alternative ideas or comments. Too few to make such a great decision and watch makes them best possible to make such decision
Willing and Able: Most. Unwilling: Proper Storm Water Drainage
It Depends on who you ask. Democrats want to provide services that promote a safe and prosperous society; whereas, Republicans favor prosperity for the rich, and austerity for everyone else.
Too many to list, but I would add Health Care For All. College tuition assistance, supplemental unemployment insurance when necessary, pro-choice protections, a pollution tax on legacy polluters, and all at the expense of Endless Wars.
Just that they are diligently working on the redistricting, but are having difficulties due to the Federal Government dragging its feet on the 2020 US Census. They have asked for a deadline extension, but it was denied.
Because redistricting should never be under the authority of one party, no matter which party is in power.
The study of the treatment of racial minorities, by the white majority, in America, over the past 400 years.
The racial minorities, in particular, the Afro-Americfan population, have been oppressed, and/or subjugated over their entire existence in America
Not much, everything us catered to the people living within the village limits. We do not l8ve within that area. Even the county sheriff's division that's contracted to cover the entire township mostly stays within the village limits, of which their is, additionally, a village police force.
Infrastructure, disaster relief, leveling the playing field between über wealthy and poor residents.
Depends on how information is to be provided to the commission during the pandemic. Avoiding crowded rooms is paramount, and a website where feedback can be shared would be better, as long as each comment is addressed by officials on the commission.
Realigning gerrymandered districts giving republicans any advantages.
How white supremacy has made a mockery of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for many Americans.
Race should have no bearing on anyone's life, liberty, and pursuit of liberty.
it was years ago, people need to stop playing the race card
Disaster relief, retirement insurance parks and recreating
Retirement insurance, disaster relief, parks and recreation
It's nice to see real people get an opportunity to rezone the districts in MI instead of politicians that are disconnected from the general public
I'll only be reading about the progress, not giving input
Districts not designed to exclusively benefit current political office holders
White people are racist because they are not Minorities
Fair and balanced districts eliminating partisan benefits
Explaining the white washed history of the US and the importance, history, and abuses of African Americans in it's creation
How the US used and abused minorities in it's development
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation,
Safe water, protect the environment, safe infrastructure safety measures to protect our food
I have seen on the news that they had formed the groups and that they had virtual meetings. They are supposed to share the information with the citizens of Michigan and I believe we get to vote on it.
I expect that the redistricting will be fair.
I believe it is when college students are led through discussions that allow them to examine and study racism that has occurred over the years in our country.
Race relations and how it affects or impacts our society
illegal immigrants flooding our community getting our tax dollars for their free benefits.
Our community, when they can find workers, provide all the above services.
The government provides services for disaster relief, retirement (as long as the money holds out), transportation (but services are limited and not great for disability people), and they need to do better for parks and recreation. They also are great at throwing money around to get people to vote for them while destroying the economy and allowing workers to stay home.
Medical services for those who need it but not enhance medical services. Education that really allows our children to learn and not the rotten education system we have today where third world countries are doing way better than us. Better transportation so people and I am talking about visually impaired individuals who need transportation to get from where they live to work, stores, doctor appointments, etc. This item is lacking in almost every state.
I do not trust an agency that does not put out information on who is on there board and how they plan to redistrict without finding out if they are taking in account illegals living in our area. There are a lot of illegals living in my county and they should not be counted for redistricting.
Having an accurate accounting of American Citizens and not adding illegals to the count. Draw a real district up with actual American Citizens.
CRT is throwing away our history for a made up one. If one goes back in history every nation, every race had enslaved people and that does include the black race. Our children have not been taught American history and now CRT wants to put additional blame on the WHITE RACE especially Men. This is crazy. In Africa, Africans have enslaved each other for years and our children are not taught this. Arab nations today and Muslims still enslave people and this is not taught. WHY.
Everything is the White Mans vault. CRT does not go into what really happened throughout history around the world.
Angry polarization of people over politics
Trash removal, law enforcement, emergency services, education
Border control, defense, banking oversight
Defense, border control, banking oversight
They are making progress and requesting more time.
The concept is right, we’ll see about execution
Get rid of ridiculous gerrymandered districts.
It’s an academic exercise, which should not be part of the teaching curriculum.
That our country is fundamentally racist and as such racism is integrated into all aspects of our life and political system. Also that all whites subjugate black and brown people.
healthcare, mental healthcare and infrastructure
districts should be fairer and not politically drawn.
they haven’t done anything yet. I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt.
race in america is a social construct that has shaped public policy whereas some people are at a disadvantage while others get advantages based on color, sexual preference and religion. americans should know and accept the fact that racism is built into public policy and that this government policy should be abolished and replaced with equability
systematic racism, racial justice, discrimination, white privilege, intersectionality, oppression, factual history
Decide Michigan by north south lines east west lines cris cross up down right left
Communist teachings trash crap bull shit
Government bend the rules to fit their agendas.
Increasing vaccination percentages to eliminate COVID-19 and its variants.
Trash removal/recycling services; fire/rescue services; voting precinct and township hall; public park/sports fields and maintenance; summer and winter road maintenance
Justice Department that can force Congress in the direction of codifying legal decisions (abortion) and constitutionally-"protected" rights (like voting without suppressive tactics); social safety net; National Park services
Universal basic income; fairer and simplified taxation; politics free of monetary bribery; protecting the general well-being (by mandating vaccinations if necessary to protect the general populus).
On the ballot when this was a proposal (apparently, 2018)
Fairly apportioned new districts that more accurately represent the constituents within each.
Taking a deep, critical look at the history of race and how people of different races have interacted throughout our country's troubled history of race relations.
Racism; Microaggressions; Self-Identification; Talking about racism
Stop the draconian COVID HOAX restrictions.
Anything that fits their communist takeover.
Big Government is a huge mistake and going bankrupt. We don't need a "nanny state". We can take care of ourselves. Government needs to stay out of our personal lives. China is already using Sniffy Dementia Joe as a puppet.
I have seen articles in the local paper, but don't remember much about it. I think it's a bad idea.
There is too much corruption in Michigan. I don't trust anyone to draw the district lines in a fair way. Our election was rigged and our Governor is an Idiot.
Because there is too much corruption in our government and there is no way to find out if selection of those selected was fair. Our election was stolen, so why should I trust anything they are doing now.
I didn't vote for it and I think it's stupid.
Indoctrination of our children into Communism. It should NOT be taught in school. I am outraged at the complete change on our country under Sniffy Dimentia Asshole Joe Bidung.
It's just a way to indoctrinate our kids into discriminating against white people. Get ready for the same crap that happened when Hitler took over. Very scary!
Trash, recycling, library, community resources, roads, police, fire department, EMS, WATER, sewage
Yes, all, disaster relief, social security, unemployment, parks, roads
My limited involment will have no impact.
Lunacy in politics, threat to democracy.
Protect voting rights and equal representation.
Education, roads, utilities, community centers.
Single payer health coverage, disaster relief, social security, transportation, public lands.
Public access internet, environmental protection, regulation of major corporations for public good.
Redistricting should be a nonpartisan affair, period.
It is an inquiry that examines the influence of unexamined assumptions in public policy and institutions.
Race as a construct. Examination of history from diverse points of view. Institution of equality and fairness in public policy.
City Government out of touch with citizens.
Water, trash pick up, bus system, police, fire department, snow removal public parks, public schools.
Military, infrastructure, disaster aid Social security, in my opinion universal healthcare.
Healthcare, basic needs for people incapable of functioning in society, police and fire, courts, jails/prisons, infrastructure,
Because they can't or won't be able to listen to millions of citizens.
A more accurate representation of the political parties in State Government.
The mistaken notion that racism is systemic and rampant in 2021. The theory that certain people are morally responsible for the actions of others in history.
Trash removal, recycling, composting community center, roads, education and public transit
Public transportation, family leave, cost of living differentials, parks and transportation, universal auto coverage and life insurance
Race theory in which people understand how they have systematically been advantage or dis vantages based on policies over time
Because I’m one person and one person does not have an affect on what government does
Trash removal, utilities, transportation,roads, internet, education, community centers, community arts (theatre, concerts, etc.), snow removal, ordinance enforcement, parks and recreation
disaster relief, education, retirement/social insurance, healthcare, transportation, parks and recreation, civil rights protection
Education, healthcare/dental care, transportation, retirement/social insurance, arts/theatre/music funding, civil rights protection, parks and recreation
It seems that input is always asked but never recognized, particularly when it's political in nature.
NO party has an advantage I any and elections
It's the discussion of how social, economic, political, etc policies have impacted races other than White Anglo&Saxon Protestant males
How racism is systemic, how to recognize it, and how to remedy it
unemployment, people not wanting to return to work. Work places mandating the covid vaccine & losing good employees
Tell MDPH to remove use of masks completely especially for those under 18
I don’t want any part of government—-too many idiotic regulations.
It’s all based on opinions. Too many liberals in big cities run the whole state and rural farmers and small towns do not get heard.
That the big cities don’t speak for the rest of the state.
Social security unemployment insurance trash removal
I do not think they care about what I would say, only do what the board wants to do
Body of legal scholarships of civil rights scholars
they lie for one. they cheat there own job to get there way first before anyone else for two. they can never know whats its like to be poor an have nothing eating off of that fine china 100 plus bucks meal plates, an not spending one night on the streets alone with no money no food no shelter or phone.
none they only think of them selfs not anyone else, there all talk for the vote.
what in the hell are you talking about? help with what? the snobs you call the gov only worry about there slefs
to pull together but that will never happen
other full bull shit to bitch about butt hurt of there an sisters that has nothing to do with now.
that if your white that you are trash no matter what but thats not racest is it????
Fix the damn roads. Should have fixed them when no one was on them during the China pandemic
A fence on the borders. And national defense. And ssi
Should still be done by the political party that is charge every 10 yrs
Inequity and rewriting of history with a emphasis on the negative
Trash. Roads. Community centers. Water. Sewer
Because it will probably be slanted to detroit
It is a made up hypothesis to try to discriminate against Asians, whites and Hispanics and give unearned advantages to blacks
free healthcare, access to planned parenthood services, better healthcare for women, access to mental health services, a universal income
That the redistricting will hurt minorities by lumping minorities and poor people together
Because the fear of unfair redistricting
It is a purely academic area of study for college students, it's a theory. A theory that is just one more way to look at the world. It's not right or wrong; it's simply a tool.
That racism is a specific lens through which we can examine our history. That racism is a systemic problem, and we can't fix the problem until we examine all of the factors that contribute to racism, exclusion, and marginalizing of voices that are hallmarks of racism. It should not be taught to elementary students, and really belongs in the post-secondary academic setting
Trash removal, community centers, public works- utilities, buses,road repair, internet, public libraries, & public schools.
Senior services, disaster relief, parks & recreation
Just that people are very divided about it.
I think this approach could be more fair.
It has been hampered in the drawing of electoral maps because of the late delivery by the federal government of final 2020 census data.
Prefer electoral districts to be drawn by other than the political party in power at the time.
Disaster relief, transportation,parks and recreation
Social security, healthcare for all, equal pay, college free tuition for college
It’s a equally political group trying to make the state of Michigan better and stronger.
That they will come together and put they’re political brluefscasidevandvmakebtgevnecessarybcgsngesbtonnakebmichigan better for all
work together to make decisions about the state of Michigan
Supporting health care and public health
Transfer station for trash and recycling. Airport, public parks. Education is provided by the school district, not local government
Social security, Medicare, national parks, major regulations such as controlling pollution and industrial standards. FDA, FAA
Stockpiles of emergency goods like disaster relief food, pandemic supplies. Effective regulation of business and industry
Any attempt to control and eliminate gerrymandering is excellent
I have no intention of participating ir providing input
Race relations and previous and current discrimination and advantages must be taught, discussed and understood
That thus country has a shameful history of discrimination against native and minority people
Disaster relief, Social security, Medicare, medicaid
Public education, maintain roads, manage medicaid Medicare and social security, breakfast and lunches for children in need.
I read about it before the election but like everything in politics was hard to determine if it was good or bad.
Not accurate and nothing to do with history
The COVID-19 pandemic and it’s fatigue on our community
Women’s rights to their bodies, making schools safe from COVID-19
Education, trash and recycling removal, community center/parks
Disaster relief, social security, health insurance, education, parks and recreation, disability coverage, employment
Social systems to support children and families, affordable higher education and preK-12 education, health care coverage for all, environmental protections, affordable housing
That they have been holding public hearings all over the state of Michigan this year.
I do not have enough time to devote to have any impact.
That the districts will not benefit one party over another by making weird shapes or including people who do not even live close to you.
Critical race theory is teaching school attendants about the historical and societal racism that has been a part of every facet of people’s lives for the entirety of the United States existence.
That racism is an institutionalized problem in our society that has purposefully kept minorities in this country from equitable housing, education, justice just because of their race.
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, -inc.
Everyone treated equally and no one person or group will have an unfair advantage over others..
Jobs need to be filled but nobody is applying for the jobs, especially in food service
Cleaning services for the disabled and low income housing for disabled that is on one floor with no stairs
Citizens voices rarely heard except in elections
Provide more free services such as car maintenance
Feel Ike it’s giving more power to the people
No unfair advantages and dismantling gerrymandering
Providing justice for racial discrimination in US Law
Willing but incapable on most things and shouldn’t be providing most things
Not involved enough to make a difference
A theory focusing on systemic racism that very unfortunately has its own racist ideas
Moore transportation services for the elderly or disabled persons, Togo to medical appointments, shopping, etc
The concept is great and with no one party is overly represented, it should make for a positive outcome
Blacks have been discriminated against ever since surgery and history has shown the struggles they have and that racism still continues today
Examining history and effects through race viewpoint
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education I think they should look into internet more.
Basic annual income. Universal health care.
I occasionally see news stories. I follow them on Facebook. I've went to the website a few times, but had trouble finding what I was looking for.
I'm hoping they do a better job than the politicians have been. Mostly the Republican party and their gerrymandering.
To put communities back together, my area is lumped awkwardly with a very Republican county that isn't even next door to my county. There's gerrymandering all over the place. I'm hoping it makes elections fair and actually groups us with counties near us. Like the one nextdoor where a lot of people who live in my county work and vice versa.
Basically history is written by the winners. Critical Race Theory allows you to look at all sides of the argument. Systemic racism. Redlining.
forced masks and mRNA injections against our desires
stop lying, stop the covid propaganda, stop surpressing opposite opinions and views
trash pick-up, community centers, parks, transportation, education to some extent.
The federal government should not be providing any services other than protecting the country, monitoring the financial system, supporting the Constitution 100%, severe emergency relief when needed that does not become long term or forever relief.
Nothing...my ideal world is far less government than we have now.
I applied to be a member of this commission but did not make the cut.
It could work as long as politics are kept out of it. It might be beneficial as long as conflicts of interest are not a part of it.
Possibly fair elections, but I have my doubts after 2020's fiasco.
Pure nonsense, stupidity and totally uncalled for. It offers no value to anything. You cannot build a strong anything (country) based on CRT. I ignore every word of it. The reason we have this crap is to entice racism for the sake of splitting people into groups. There is no racism when you lower everyone's existence to one common denominator...we are all humans, period! No other characteristic matters other than perhaps maturity and devotion to truth.
Pure garbage. Race is not the problem, but pretending there is racism and forcing racism is. CRT should be banned from the planet.
I think they do well with all community assistance programs
not very much I think most of what they say is sweept under the rug
I have no problem with what and where we are at now
Some voices go unheard and only heard if it benefits them
Equal rights for women, LGBTQ, minorities
Universal basic income, healthcare, education, sanitation, social safety nets, infrastructure
Districts that make sense. If you look at the shape of some of our districts, it's easy to tell they were drawn to make sure one party was elected.
Teaching racial history with its continuing impacts.
That minorities have continued to be disadvantaged by policies.
free internet wifi; repair the sidewalks
Universal single payer healthcare; free education at all levels
A theory taught in graduate law school courses. It covers systemic racism in modern society and laws.
Divisiveness due to irresponsible and/or corrupt elected officials
Social security, disaster relief, national parks, freeways,
Help when people need it to get them on their feet, provide some jobs but don’t let people get dependent on government handouts.
Because regardless of how it looks I think the people chosen are connected back to a politician or political interest. They already know what outcome they want.
A way of interrogating the role of race and racism in society, viewing everything through the prism of race and color, thus making it a central focus while at the same time saying to focus on race is racism.
I will not be able to do much in the way of contributions because of my age and difaculty getting around.
Stupidity on the part of the government and the media
trash removal, community center Roseville doesn't provide utilities
the federal government should provide Military protection for the country, interstate travel regulations, and take care of the social security department which they created.
the government isn't supposed to provide goods and services, that's not it's purpose. People should work for their needs. The government should help with training programs. And they should protect consumers from faulty, shoddy or deliberately bad products of any kind. This includes food and drugs.
My brother was being considered for the commission but he wasn't chosen
Common sense voting districts. If you saw a map of them, they're just ridiculous.
everybody with white skin is an oppressor and can never be anything else and every person of color is oppressed and can never be anything else unless they overthrow the constitution and start from scratch
I just told you in the last question. All white people are oppressors and can never make up for what their ancestors did and all people of color are oppressed and must be given everything they want but it can never be enough.
Better than letting politicians choose their voters, should be closer to proportional representation.
I only one person in a state of 10 million people.
The idea that everyone can be ranked according to how much power they have in society based on race.
That the United States is currently a racist or white supremacist society.
Underemployment because of stimulus checks
Getting out of the way of Michigan residents
Trash, utilities, not really sure what is being asked here......the community dictates what the governments does.....the government serves at the will of the community.
What ever the community dictates....within reason.
The government would do nothing unless the people dictate it at the ballot box.
Some concern about how truly balanced this process is.
A Marxist based theory originated by the Frankfort School in Germany by Communists that Hitler ran out of his government. The theory is fatally flawed in that it fails to acknowledge that people can change and overcome adversity. The theory Institutionalizes racism by creating permanent scapegoats to pay for real or perceived slights in the past in perpetuity via reparations or permanent subjugation or nullification.
Institutionalized racism is the only solution to perceived institutionalized racism. People Are incapable of change so institutional racism is needed to provide reparations for “original sin”......people who are labeled as racist by the slighted group are permitted to be discriminated against because their guilt is assumed.
Trash removal,internet, community center, utilities, roads
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan doesn’t have much say in redistributing.
Most citizens of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula would like to separate from Lower Michigan and become our own State.
There are more people in lower michigan so they will have more representation than the Upper Peninsula.
Insure that the Upper Peninsula gets the representation it deserves.
It’s a way of dividing the Country in more ways than uniting the Country.
Two….. inflation and businesses closing because they cannot find people to work!
How can they help with inflation and people refusing to work….. deal with that!
We take care of our own water, trash, internet, transportation, road to our complex, etc…..along with having lower taxes….. love it….
Disaster relief…… only…..SS is a Ponzi Scheme,
Why should the government be providing goods and services….You mean the government, should own the means of production?Sounds like themes from the COMMUNIST MANIFESTO!
People that are part of a group, with an agenda will have more of a impact than a single voice…
I don’t know…. It depends who is behind the scenes, calling the shots…..
A concept of hate peddled by the MARXIST ORGANIZATION of BLM! This is from someone that use to teach history!
Everything is seen based on race and being a victim…..people are judged on race, not on character and actions.
My wife was approached to be a member of the commission. I have read some articles about the new commission.
The commission will be stacked with democrat operatives to skew the districts toward democrats.
the politicians will still be in control and skew the result toward democrats
the theory says that this country was based on racism and is unable to change.
that blacks are victims of racism and therefore they cannot achieve equality, therefore whites must be discriminated against in order to help blacks get equal results regardless of work ethic.
The government paying people NOT to work!
education, sewer system, parks, police, fire department,
Personal Security and safety . . . Unfortunately, the Federal Government feels they are capable of providing many more services that the Federal Government has no legitimate reason to provide.
Personal Security and Safety. Military defense of our country.
They will be much too busy fighting politicians to pay much attention to any input from me or others without political power.
A more logical and balanced politically correct redistricting.
In both public and private institutions, children are regularly subjected to lessons about systemic racism, the evils of "whiteness," and their country's wickedness.
The are capable of providing all services. We pay the highest taxes in northern Oakland county. Unfortunately there are too many unwilling to allocate tax dollars to such "social" services
They are capable of providing all public services.
Health care, public services(sewage, water, clean air, infrastructure), schools, safety (police, fire, ), social safety net ( unemployment services, maternal/ paternal leave, sick/disability leave, elder care/social security).
That it will allow citizens to make districts instead if politicians who draw the districts in their own interests
The skewed republican state legislature has used their power to draw districts in a way to skew voting to their benefit and they don't represent the interests of all the citizens of the state. Using citizens with equal representation will allow more egalitarian voting districts.
It was a term coined years ago in a book about racism in America. The term has recently been bastardized by right wing media to change it's meaning and be used as a tool to demonize the political left
It's a term coined to demonstrate to the disparity in treatment of white and black citizens in America through our history
safe, affordable housing, trade school, advanced public transportation, life skills taught in school, better prevention and protection from violence
more transparency, better basis for representation
something used in law school; relates to how racism has impacted justice system
Trash removal, schools, water/utilities, roads
Health insurance unemployment, national parks, education, social security (at least until 2033)
Health insurance, education, infrastructure, minimum wage, housing, paid family leave
It was in the news recently, I believe they have had their first meeting
Examining racism as an institution/system and how it is and was perpetuated through existing laws of the time period in question.
Systemic racism, bias, Jim Crow laws, slavery, segregation, class, inequality, etc
Systemic oppression of minorities has happened throughout our history in this country
a truthful unbiased look at the reality of systemic racism
disaster relief, parks and rec, social security, healthcare
No goods. The only services should be services used to better the general population health and education.
I simply know that it exists and for what purpose it exists. I voted for it.
Because it is a balanced approach to redistricting
I don't believe that the commission should be swayed by outside influence - so I hope that I won't have an impact since I am not currently on the commission.
Relates racism as an institutional problem - institutions created by racist policies/persons are prone to promoting a racist culture - whether intentional or not.
end the COVID19 mandates. End the unemployment payment extention that is keeping people from filling the many open jobs. End abortion
build roads, maintain a military. Nothing more.
politicians select the committee so no protection from graft
CRT is about indoctrinating chikdren to be racist Marxists. CRT does not belong in our schools. I wil personally push back on these communist politicians as many American parents of ALL skin tones are already doing. If my school board installs CRT , every member will be recalled. If the state or feds require CRT, taxes will be withheld.
Community center, utilities, educatión, límited accesibility to trash
Disaster relief, Highway finding, relief bills, social safety net, defensa, broadband
Broadband, medicare for all, lavable wage, guarenteed employment
I have heard it was challenged in court.
I think it will be harder to create crazily shaped districts to shape outcomes.
Because I will share my views only as part of a group response most likely.
Less talk about unfair districts in the future.
It is a theory that racial bias has influenced much decisión making and led to deeply rooted inequality.
Power is held and weilded primarily by the top class in alignment with their own interests. This is so pervasive, it has become the norm.
Trash removal, roads, transportation, parks, education
Health insurance, transportation and infrastructure, disaster relief, national defense, national parks.
Roads, transportation, health insurance, roads, infrastructure, education, social. Insurance.
They got a late start due to the lateness of Census results. They are not getting as much feedback from citizens as they would like.
It is important to have a less partisan way of drawing boundaries of election districts.
Districts that do not unfairly advantage one party over the other.
Describing the differing effects of American policies on people of different races.
Many of American policies have either intentionally or unintentionally disadvantaged certain racial groups.
Social Security, Medicare, National monuments
Mass transit, road maintenance and repair, state land & parks
All but they need to provide clean energy
All of the above but including green energy
Free health care, green energy, child care and education
It’s main purpose is to take away partisan politics out of politicians hands
The elimination of slavery and native people as objects of genocide and replacing it with a false narrative of white nationalism
That white settlers were heroic conquers
Trash removal, community center, roads, school
None of the above. My local government is part time & we do not even have full-time police coverage.
The federal government does provide disaster relief, retirement insurance, and social insurance that people here take advantage of.
Ideally, government should provide health care, internet access and safe roads. We pay taxes for many things, but the LEAST they should provide are what they already provide plus the 3 things listed above.
I have seen the applications for the positions, I have read about the process, I have seen the meeting times and dates, but have not been able to attend. I know that the Commission is currently being sued by a serial lawsuit filer to demand that they complete their work by the supposed statutory date in the law that passed. I don't feel this is possible given the problems with the census and the fact that they had to wait for the census results to attempt to draw fair districts with those results.
Because I am eagerly looking forward to having fair, equitable districts in our state. The last re-districting that was done by the GOP was gerrymandered to the extreme and bordered on racial discrimination. To have fair, equitable districts will give EVERYONE a chance in statewide races, then we'll see what the "majority" truly wants in Michigan. For many years now, Democrats statewide have garnered far more votes than Republicans, but have lost races due to the gerrymander. The Commission will remove that roadblock and I couldn't be happier about that!
As one person, I tend to doubt that my input will be significant enough to cause any change to what they're already doing. If I wanted to have a greater impact, I would have applied to be a Commissioner.
Districts that are drawn WITHOUT gerrymandering.
As I understand it, the theory is that there is an intersection between policy and the laws, but that this intersection is unfairly tipped to favor the predominant race (i.e. white).
As this is a college-level, academic milieu, I am not conversant with the concepts taught. I *believe* that they deal with current approaches to racial equality and how they might be reconfigured to be more fair.
Keeps political membership more difference
The City of Clawson does a masterful job of providing public services for our community. I know this sounds excessive but we lack for nothing in this City. We have a problem with less school age children but we are a School of Choice system and have many kids from out of our city borders. There are quite a few streets that need repaving but I have faith that we will get to that.
We (husband of 61 years and myself) would not make it without Social Security but I really don't think we will out-live it so, not to sound callus, we can't worry about that. Just doing the best that we can and grateful for what we have.
No child should EVER have to go without three meals a day. Everyone should have access to clean water. You should feel safe in your environment and secure that your public safety employees are providing a fair and equal place to live and work. Mental illness should be treated with the same care as you would a broken bone or a chronic illness.
I have done some reading about this commission. My husband and I have discussed how important this issue is toward making our State and local government really represent the voters in our state. I would have liked my husband to serve on this commission but truthfully, I thought he would lose his temper and raise his blood pressure being involved. We just want people to feel as though they are heard.
I have to believe that this will be a fair and impartial drawing of the districts. If this doesn't work, I truly will lose faith that things will ever get done.
Sorry but I think I am only important to those who believe that they have my vote.
I want to be able to see Michigan voter districts on a map that do not look as if they were some meandering river with not rhyme or reason.
Our history as a country has often been "cleaned" to make us (whites) feel that decisions and laws were decided for the betterment of government and the people. This has not always been true. Educational heads and scholars will work together to present a whole picture of history.
Sorry I am being called away from this now.
Bipartisan cooperation, stop the in fighting
Retirement insurance, social insurance disaster relief, parks and recreation
Very little since the announcement of its being formed
Fair redistricting, not tied to party affiliations
Explaining slavery and racism throughout the history of America
Becase they promise things to get elected and most all dont do what they said they look out for themselves not this country
That they have voter ID and that no mail in ballots
education, fire department, law enforcement, roads, community center
Keep the public safe from disease and invasions of an enemy. Free education and medical care for our veterans. Totally honest news reporting and accurate voting results.
I'm not interested to give my opinion at this time.
The government should not provide anything in our local communities. We need to be left alone.
I don't know anything about them, and I don't trust them. We should district by population and that's all!
I expect the districts to be drawn up constitutionally.
By pointing out racial differences you in fact create more racism and division among people.
That white people have always had an unfair advantage. That somehow we have "white privilege", when in fact, I'm poor. I'm tired of being blamed for OTHER people's problems. Children are not racist. If you put them in a room with different races, they will play together without even thinking about skin color. It's not until you bring that to one's attention are the forced to see the differences.
Just about it and how it’s supposed to work
parks comunity centers activities for familyes
Not sure but I would hope it would help with the voting restrictions not being inpossed
That is a currinculuim of teaching children such as what is happening with racism and things like what happened in Selma
Getting people back to work and off the dole
The pandemic has proved that she will ruin small business
Everything they are involved in today does not work well
That they think they will be able to change the world
They will be just as corrupt as the present way of districting
A Marxist ideology being indoctrinated to our kids
Rebuilding economic opportunity in smaller and rural communities
Sanitation, trash, leaf pickup, community buildings, public works, police, fire, emergency services, public library, roads, recreation center
Maintenance of public lands, military, foreign relations, solving interstate disputes, federal infrastructure
Law enforcement, environmental regulations, military, foreign relations, management of lands held in public trust, high level control over public welfare in health and education
Only small Bits about problems organizing the meetings
Due to being a singular voice, any impact would be negligible. Citizens as a whole would have an impact. If singular individuals had any specific impact, the System would not be working as intended
Kicking out long term, entrenched political lifers.
As commonly used, CRT includes both the original legal/Social examination of topics, events, and statistics through a specific lens to gain further insight AND the applied activist viewing of the world as solely driven by race and a Marxist worldview that sees everything through oppressor/oppressed dicotomies. It is an unfortunate conjunction as the initial strictly academic view point May have some uses in seeing events in a different light but the applied version must be fought at all costs.
Using the Applied Version, as otherwise the question is disingenuous. „CRT“ sees all aspects of life through a racial lens where any disparity is the result or direct or indirect racism. It inherits many concepts from applied critical theory, especially a disregard for the concepts of objective truth and Enlightenment rationality. Many proponents seek an endgoal of a complete remaking of society where those things seen as „white“ Are excised and replaced by alternative concepts. This results in active reverse racism against those seen as „White“ using a mindset where racism can only exist between white and POC rather than the other way. CRT means that race, a rather meaningless concept, can never disappear. Rather, race must always be at the forefront of all interactions.
The commission SHOULD draw the districts without political bias.
There are inherent advantages and disadvantages to people based on their race.
White people have advantages not available to other races.
To clear our rent for an year and that we can stay in the place
Nothing Eric Mays is a joke and the rest of Flint is killing each other
Nothing Obama said the water was fixed then acted like he drank it Stop trying to kill Flint
They aren't going to be able to complete it in time
The thought that other races are smarter
Trash roads internet mental health help water
I was asked to be a part of the committee
Getting the state state fully opened and working
Military protection and infrastructure uphold the laws as described in the declaration of independence and the bill of rights
These people will have a hard time agreeing on how to draw districts
Fairer representative that will be sent to Washington for Congress
Diminish of recorded history to get others to believe socialist propaganda
Trash removal, utilities, public transportation, roads, education, jobs,
My voice is not the kind politicians would listen to
Voice to explain the racism our country is dealing with which is a shame.
meals to the elderly, retirirement houses
just that the amendment passed and the people were picked to fill the committee
that a race of people cannot being put in to slavery just and that no race of people should ever be put into to slavery
All of the above except internet for all
I think it is what we need to fix the problem of gerrymandering
No confidence in the legislature letting this work.
Looking at phenomena related to a persons place in society, how they are treated by others of different races, and the historical aspects that have lead to the issues of race and race relations today.
That there is a deep-seated racism that permeates every level of society and that those in privileged positions do not even know it is happenenibg or that they are a part of it.
There are many boarded up buildings - businesses have gone elsewhere.
Free health care, free college educations, free public transportation, free child care for working parents, free senior citizen homes,
The voices of the people generally go unheard. They say they want out input but it's only to make us think they care what we have to say.
I would hope things will be fair to both parties.
An academic movement regarding society, race and culture
Instead of mentioning specific services, I will say that the government shouldn't be there to put diapers on you, but provide the tools you need to reach your goals.
Examining social, cultural, and political was race has impacted our society.
How racism has negatively impacted minorities.
infrastructure (solely provide for by business taxes)
they will just waste taxpayer money and do what they want
it is racist in the most negative way possible
trash removal, recreational facilities, water
disaster relief, social security, medicare, medicaid,
social security, health care, medicare, medicaid, infrastructure, aid to the poor
that we now have some choice as to how districts are drawn which will make a fairer representation
the system will now be fairer and more representative of the individual citizens
a fairer and more transparent representation
it is a theory about how the races are defined in our society
trash removal, transportations, roads, education, utilities
roads & highways public elementary education, transportation parks & recreation,
a more fair way of representing the govt
disgusting - do not teach children to hate each other
that whites suppress blacks and blacks are inferior
Trash, roads, utilities, public schools, parks, libraries
None other than essential services such as roads, bridges, police, fire, and schools-STOP TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE DEPENDENT ON GOVERNMENT
Misc articles about the initial program, but not much since
Because this is a new system it will take time to work out the impact
As a way to try to make everyone think that the world is against them. Pathetic group thought so no one thinks for themselves. Just another way to try to destroy parents and families
That white people are are the cause of all of the worlds problems and everyone else has no choice in their own destiny
Thorough, and regular, psych evals of law enforcement
That’s a very difficult and complicated question, and honestly I have no idea.
Again, no fucking clue. Don’t people get paid to look into this, and report it? Ask them!
Universal basic income insterests me. I have disabilities, but don’t/can’t/won’t qualify for aid because I’m not “broken” enough & due to some of my disabilities I can’t/won’t handle the stress of fighting for years for scraps that I may not ultimately qualify for. I’m not lazy, I don’t want a hand-out, I don’t think I’m better than anyone (consciously). I’m just tired of being tired.
Transparency in motivation and initiative.
Teaching people about the true, un-whitewashed history of “races” and how it has affected all peoples in this nation and worldwide.
Through blood and tyranny, European nations (Britain, Spain, etc) cut down and oppressed any “other” peoples who were different and had what they wanted/thought they had a right to own/rule.
Prosecuting anti-mask/anti-vaxx oppositionalists whose actions are killing people and prolonging the pandemic
Capable: All you mentioned (trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education). Willing? The economic and mathematical illiterate Trumpists in local government are willing to do the barest minimum.
Health care, disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, education.
Health care, broadband internet access, education, defense, transportation infrastructure, disaster relief, job training
That it is an effort toward fair and unbiased decision making in redistricting but Republicans oppose it.
Because our state legislature, especially the Republicans, cannot be trusted to impartially do what the commission would do.
The Republicans in Lansing will find some way to blunt or block its efforts.
Getting partisans out of the redistricting process.
The idea that racism is not just individual but societal and is baked into policy, economic, and cultural decisions.
I just covered them. It's study of the concepts that argue racism is built into most decisions that government and private businesses make.
Fair wage and tax laws for all, no advantages for wealthy people
Fire and police protection, education, roads, bridges, dams, transportation, internet, recycling, farmers market, utilities
Health insurance, national parks, disaster aid, mass transportation, support for veterans
Universal health insurance; guaranteed fair minimum wage; fair tax laws where loopholes for wealthy people are closed; rule by majority, not the minority; food assistance programs; education assistance for higher ed; term limits for Supreme Court justices; government jobs (similar to WPA and the CCC) for those who need jobs; job training for trades; more funding for public education
It is turning out to be more partisan and less fair than intended.
It is more fair than the GOP legislature. It is the citizen’s attempt to make democracy work and avoid the partisanship of the GOP controlled legislature.
There will be too many voices, opinions, and suggestions for all to make an impact.
I expect the new districts to be more equitable.
The idea that stereotypes of races and racism are built into our society and institutions, which unconsciously influence our decisions and actions.
It isn’t being taught. If it was taught, it would point out that even our funding fathers had racial bias when the wrote the constitution.
Parks & Rec, Police & Fire, Water, sewer, public works, Cometary, library, Building Inspection & Code Enforcement, Assessing, Marina, Camp Ground, Harbor
Standing army, and items listed in the constitution and Bill of Rights'
The Government, both State and Federal, overstep their authoruty
I am an elected city official, and I know how the system works
trash removal, community center, roads, education
Infrastructure, Health care, retirement protection, police, fire, trash removal,
That they were having meetings and some discussions about the western lakeshore districts.
Not planning to comment at this point, so no impact.
Trash, community centers, utilities (water),
Medical, disaster relief, social security,
Medicare, social security, armed services, intelligence services, infrastructure, law enforcement (FBI), Veteran Medical Services, and lots more I can't think of right now.
I believe the commission will untimely be influenced by political pressures.
Once it goes to their heads they'll be like most politicians they don't listen to what people say.
Critical race theory (CRT) is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
typical services provided as most mid size cities have.
All the services one would expect of this country
all the services the government collects taxes for
It doesn't have the politically leaning members it is supposed to have
capable of all, but not willing to do much
Help all seniors with their prescriptions. They need to take care of their Seniors. Shame on the United States.
Disaster relief justice system secure boarders ssi,medicare, armed forces, k-12 education
I know that it exist and what it's duties are
I think this is the best method of redistricting
As a policy that reinforces racism while trying to put the blame on everyone whether they are involved or not for the purpose of taking advantage of racism not preventing racism
That all non minorities are inherintly racist and should feel guilty and ashamed of this countries history even if their family didn't live here untill recently
Heath care, Jobs and raise the wages to $15.00 an hour
Good paying jobs, Health Care and Education
White's don't think that race is a problem
Difficulty for businesses hiring employees.
Getting people off unemployment and getting rid of mask mandate.
It's the buddy system, everyone has an agenda.
Pitting people of color against people of shades of white
Medical Benefits for All! Free College for All!
Because Republicans are trying to stack the voters in their favor! Very sneakie & unfair!
The people chosen may be undercover representing a particular group!
Education, transportation, roads, internet, utilities, water quality/utilities, zoning administration,
health care, parks/national and local, education, social insurance/safety, transportation, fiscal policy, environmental oversight, climate protection, water quality,
Child Care, education, health coverage, environmental oversight, water/air quality, emergency support, social safety care, reproductive health/safety, economic justice, emergency support, transportation, national parks, environmental safety
The commission is meeting and is holding public comment meetings around the state. There is some concern about lawyers for the commission (more closely tied to Republican party). The commission needs to deal with one less US Rep with census. Timing is of concern for completing the recommendations.
Districts to reflect the population and not party advantage
Historical and current decisions regarding economics/housing/access to the economy that have given advantages to those currently in power and to the detriment of those without power (rural/immigrants/people of color/women/poor)
Implicit bias towards those persons/communities with power/money
people not working because of unemployment insurance
It is a THEORY that seeks to explain how White people used our governing systems like LAWS to oppress and hinder
The legilature needs to stop trying to supress our voying and instead support a womans right to choose their own medical choices.
They are currently working on our redistricting map.
I won't believe any governmental construct will show peoples input reflected until I see it.
Fairer district constructs instead of being so Republican misconstrued as they are now.
Full history of all of America"s history including the atrocities we've committed.
It should teach the full evolution of ideas of that should show where we have abased the rights and acceptance of each person as a fair and equal member. We're not there yet. We still have white men and wealthy having an exaggerate ability to control our government and businesses.
Teaching about things EXACTLY the way they happen
police, trash removel, transporation, park and rec. centers, education, water, libraries
transporation, public saftey (armend services), disaster relief, national parks, social programs, and health insurance for all.
transporation, public saftey (armed services), disaster relief, national parks, social programs (food, housing, etc) and free health care for all, monthly stipend/ income for all, free education pre-k to 12 and then college
teaching kids and adults about the racial histroy of our country
slavery, jim crow policies, discrimination that existed for 400 years, red lining, changes that allow blacks to participate in education, armed services, lunch counters, government, voting, etc
They could provide snow removal from residents streets as well as internet.
They should be able to provide internet, healthcare and insurance.
They should provide healthcare, access to high quality resources, access to high quality education, access to high quality jobs, transportation, fair trails in law, freedom of speech, free community college for those who qualify, access to high quality housing, freedom of speech, more prisons actually focused on rehabilitation with therapy, access to internet across the board, free room and board.
My opinion is positive because it gives everyone a fair chance and choice. The opinion of the people actually matters.
The single most important change is getting the people actively involved.
I would define critical race theory as a theory that race affects everything we do in America.
The concepts of systematic racism and discrimination.
I'm not sure of any more, but I do know that people in dire situations are taken care of very well by our small community.
Internet, assistance with food which they do have places at schools where you can get hand outs...
I expect that the fact that citizens will have more of an impact, we will have to make an effort to be better informed and take charge of getting information so we can be much more knowledgeable when voting.
Critical race theory is about white privilege and the impact on other races ie blacks, latinos, asians in society today. It relates to recent news pieces like George Floyd, etc
how police are unfair, racial profiling, how to protest these things by not getting out of your car when police ask you to, etc
Trash, utilities, local streets,community centers, schools, parks
Disaster relief. The current Administration is too incompetent to do much else.
Defense, police, parks, public safety, fire control, snow removal, consumer protection
That it's supposed to be balanced, with more "independents" than partisans on the panel. I'll believe it when I see it.
I doubt that voices from the peasantry will affect much of anything.
Districts will be less likely to look like contorted jigsaw puzzle pieces.
The Marxist notion that the most important consideration in society is one's membership in a class --- in this case, race --- rather than one's individual character.
The USA is a flawed country dominated by whites, placing blacks and other minorities in a permanently subservient position. The only remedy is overturning the established order, and reassigning wealth and benefits to rectify the country's oppressive past.
A by-product of the school of Marxism which seeks to link racism, race and power.
Making abortion fully legal no matter how far along the pregnancy is, Place a wage cap on corporations, raise minimum wage now, and help get more affordable housing.
Once the DOD budget is cut since we are no longer in the war, the U.S. Government can easily provide healthcare insurance so no one is without, increase in social security to benefit our seniors, a few years of free college, infrastructure updating, maintaining and increasing our National Parks, disaster relief, placing a nationwide wage cap on higher up in corporations to force those corporations to give better pay and wages to their employees.
cheap internet ($10 per month) for low income families, free college for a few years, fully funded social security (paying back what republicans took), updated infrastructure, food aid (increase in food stamp amounts and for more people), Increasing and maintaining our Nation Parks, making sure the Native American tribes are cared for better,..
I was invited to apply for a position on the commission and have read the goals of the commission but know nothing else.
I don't have a need to interact with the commission.
I am expecting the biggest change is the gerrymandering done by republicans will be undone and Michigan may finally get out from under the horrible rule of republicans. Voters in Michigan have been voting for Democrats for decades en masse but somehow republicans are still in power.
The teaching of students in an age appropriate way about the historic, systemic, and on-going racism in America.
stabilizing/containing the spread of Covid-19
Public Safety, public transportation, road repair, trash removal, utilities
infrastructure repair/replace, disaster relief, public safety, retirement insurance, parks and recreation, national security, consumer protection
Public safety, infrastructure repair/replace, consumer protection, civil rights protection, national security, retirement insurance, health care for those unable to afford it
That it was being put together so that the redistricting can commence
To keep the redistricting as transparent as possible
The evolutionary process by which race played a part in the development of America as a country
The impact of slavery in the development stages of America as a country, as well as race relations during the development of America as a country
Roads, Community Center, Food Trucks, Services for the elderly/disabled, Education, Parks and Recreation.
Capable of taking care of the homeless and our vets with housing/shelter on a long term basis but refuse to do so. Capable of taking care of Americans FIRST but would rather pander to illegal immigrants and support then over us.
Assistance with housing, food and utilities for homeless and low income Americans. Increase to a fair level the amount we receive in SSI and SS, most of us receive and live at 400% below poverty. Not sure what other services they can or do provide without us jumping through a 1000 hoops to be disqualified in the end.
From what I understand about this, it will benefit certain areas of the state and harm the rest. It also will allow for unfair advantages to be had by the more wealthy areas while the smaller/poorer areas will end up being under-represented.
Usually how things work. You give your input for their consideration and then they disregard it when they get into a session.
I need to learn ore about it before I can state my expectations for them.
The things taught through CRT seem to be more divisive than restorative.
Free education for all students who have attended public schools in the country from k to 12th grade. 1000 dollars for social security benefits toward burial expenses, Base payments of 1000 per person who have worked and retired in the country. Tax break for companies that agree to locate in the country and stay a total of 50 years providing a living wage and benefits for employees selected from the county and city they are located in and provide green space around there compound or business. Just to name a few ideas.
Just what was stated prior to this question, the makeup of the commission and their gole to provide fair district lines for a fair election.
I believe they will provide unbiased information on slection of redistricting voting areas.
I will not be forced to vote for a candidate I dont want in office or be forced to not vote because my preferred candidate has been blocked out.
Providing related past activities of race relations that has had a negative and positive impact on the citizens in this country
Social support for all. I'm not sure if they are willing, but it should be number 1.
Cash for people to provide basic needs. Utilities, internet, phone service, school, day care, medical care, infrastructure
Their work is important. I'm hopeful that they are able to provide fair redistricting.
Fair districts that are drawn around community rather than drawn to favor a particular party.
A made up term designed to strengthen division.
It's different based on who you talk to. The definition changes when you change news networks.
businesses unable to find or hire enough employees.
trash pick up, water system, fire department, elections,
the federal government is capable of almost any thing. Whether it is willing to do is something else again.
not very much. It sounds like a good idea, having citizens draw up the districts as opposed to politicians, but certain groups are trying to influence decisions and have to be told they can't do that.
I probably won't have much if any input.
Trash, utilities, roads, internet, education, police, fire.
Medical. Internet. Education thru college. Transportation. Police, fire. Utilities. Libraries.
Right now, everything is being made to be political. I believe within the groups, some will be impossible to work with, and they will try and destroy sensiblily if they cant get their way.
There will be a little noticeable improvement.
Because it gives the citizens a voice to be heard
Civil rights activists examination of race and law challenging mainstream america with racial injustice
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, education
Free medical insurance, plenty of food for everyone, free education, get rid of classes (poor, middle, rich). People should be able to experience travel, and things rich people get to do.
Staffing local businesses, unemployment incentives make it less likely to rejoin the workforce
Getting people off of unemployment and back to their pre-quarantine positions
Health care, low cost public transportation, transportation for people that need extra help, like people with disabilities, Increase the amount of money people with SSI and SSD receive per month. Child care for low income people
The district division that exists is so ridiculously rigged. It's about time that they are reassessed and divided fairly.
I think that it makes the chil?ren aware of the state of racism in this country in an age-appropriate way
That racism and discrimination are not acceptable anywhere
Far too many lib democrats on the commision
because they will only do what's best for them selves
to hate each other/ It's the white man's fault you made bad decisions..
Whatever is needed to meet everyone’s basic needs.
Just basically what has already been said.
It’s better than Republicans redistricting in their favor.
liberals will cheat and rig the system as always
Lengthy approval process for development on obvious applications that significantly deviate from zoning regs, wasting time and money when ptoject will likely be turned down. Too much focus and effort in minutiae rather than overall big picture and intentions of master plan, zoning, etc.
We basically are served well with respect to roads, internet, trash removal which is private, parks. We need utility infrastructure upgrades as we lose power with storms. Traverse City School District has Board/Superintendent issues which need attention.
Universal healthcare, infrastructure assistance, low cost housing, social security
Social security, universal healthcare, poverty safety nets, environmental programs,
I believe gerrymandering will be reduced providing for free and fair elections
Theory based on policies and practices which grows prejudice and inequality toward distinct races; i.e., people of color, specific religions, etc
How policies and practices grow racism and inequality
Infrastructure, particularly related to water, sewer and flooding.
Trash removal, water/sewage, parks, libraries, residential streets, schools, community centers, senior services
Disaster relief, Social Security, Medicare. Would prefer to have as little federal involvement as possible.
The aforementioned disaster relief, Social Security, Medicare, infrastructure, basic education free of social engineering.
There are doubts on both sides about whether it will be fair and effective.
I don't trust the process to be fair. I have doubts about whether the five "independent" members of the commission will truly be independent.
Government in general has little impact. The new process for drawing boundaries will inevitably become political, just as the old process was.
Efforts by public schools to teach students to view everything (history, literature, even science) through a racial prism and to portray the United States as nation built on racism and oppression. These lessons are delivered completely void of historical context.
The United States is a bad country built on racism and oppression. White people are privileged and, for centuries, have oppressed and subjugated minorities. Minorities must be given a dominant voice in affairs going forward. White people must step to the sidelines.
Not enough people wanting go to work and get sick
trash removal, community and senior centers, roads, internet, library, community gatherings such as concerts in the park
all of the above plus infrastructure and disaster relief
education, financial help and child care for those raising our future leaders, food aid...noone in this country should go to bed hungry, health care
I voted for the proposal. letting politicians pick there voters is stupid. We changed that in Michigan!
Believe it came from a college class, It is not being taught in K-12. Examines the effects that racism has had on the laws, economy...well, heck, most everything
Racism is bad for everyone ,but most of us has never really thought it thru
Joe Biden openly ignoring the Constitution
Ending no fault insurance in the state. It's terrible policy.
Well, you asked specifically about my local government. I live in Ann Arbor. They are liberal lunatics here who are so detached from reality. Every choice they make wastes public funds and I've watched them make driving worse in this town with less parking on purpose. I do trust local government in some towns across America including where I grew up because I trust the people there to put the right people in charge.
trash removal, roads, busses, education, etc.
I don't like this question. Does capable mean that I think they're good at what they do? If so, the waste, fraud, and abuse in many of these programs would prevent me from saying they're capable. If capable just means that the program can exist, then I suppose they're capable of providing some services. Also, should I list these programs if I don't think they should exist. I think government is willing to provide Medicare and Social Security, but both programs are unconstitutional and therefore shouldn't exist.
What level of government? Write better surveys. Obviously, the federal government should provide for a common defense and regulate the channels of commerce between states such as harbors, rail lines, and interstates. If we count a justice system including courts and prisons as a service, all levels of government need to have one of those. The state and local government should provide road infrastructure to allow people to arrive at businesses and to travel. They should also provide police forces. City governments ought to consider providing various utility services such as trash, sewer, water, etc.
I've literally watched some of their map drawing broadcasts on YouTube. I'm very interested in the outcome of what they do. I've seen their drawings. I've heard that Eid, who claims to be an independent, is really a very partisan democrat seeking to do a gerrymander for his real party.
Because the commission shouldn't exist. It's wrong to create a commission with no checks and no oversight. I believe in accountable government. When the district lines were drawn by politicians in the legislature, at least they could be held accountable. Now, they are just unelected bureaucrats that don't even really know what they're doing which means they're left open to listening to the people guiding the panel who get outsized influence. Next, it's negative because the criteria are bad. Partisan balance shouldn't be a priority. We're not a proportional representation system and the Supreme Court has routinely held that view. It would be fine with me if one party narrowly won ALL the seats because it would require that party to have fielded really capable candidates. Keeping county and township lines intact should be a higher priority than the commission law dictates at this point. The work they've done has also been incredibly inefficient.
Because they're unaccountable bureaucrats with no checks on them. Nothing I or anyone can do can hold any forced sway over them. We have no leverage.
I expect a stealth gerrymander for Democrats the same way commissions did in Arizona and California last decade. I expected at least one of the independents to be an obvious liberal and we seem to have gotten that with Eid. This is a terrible commission.
Critical Race Theory can really mean one of two things. Formally, it's an academic theory that emerges from the view that the most important thing about a person is their racial background and expresses the viewpoint that years of historical discrimination are responsible for present disparities and the only way to remedy present-day outcome disparities is to actively discriminate on the basis of race in favor of people who were historically discriminated against (regardless of whether they themselves have ever been discriminated against and regardless of whether their racial group as a whole even underperforms those who historically oppressed them - Asians outperform whites despite historical discrimination showing that the disparities can have been easily overcome by now by work ethic). But more colloquially, it refers to a manner of thinking and speaking that is infesting our language and our schools. Those who adhere to critical race theory love to talk about equity as a way of deceiving Americans into letting them get what they want. They use coded language to appeal to Americans on the basis of perceived fairness but advocate extremely unfair programs and programs that actively discriminate and perpetuate unfairness such as affirmative action. In short, CRT is a toxic ideology that makes racial minorities view themselves as victims and loathe people who have never wronged them. It's not empowering whatsoever and teaches a reliance on government to remedy past injustice rather than oneself.
I said so much on the last question. Basically, CRT says that present disparities are the outcomes of past discrimination and we must actively discriminate today to remedy past discrimination (which is non-sensical and obviously morally wrong).
social programs, disaster relief, safety programs
One voice doesn't make a difference in these types of committees
White people are evil and minorities are discriminated against and held back.
more cost effective health care and prescription medications. Increases in Social Security, improvement in infrastructure, Better housing options,
due to the independents that are involved.
I will read about to better educate myself on the process, but not to be involved in it.
What has happened to the black race within our society and the true history of it.
They need to actually work on real problems and back of the social justice
They don't care about real people, only their own agendas.
It further decided us. It's unnecessary.
Nothing worthwhile. Race baiting propaganda.
Trash , recycling, and yard waste removal Community programs Snow removal
Disaster relief, economic stimulus, medicare, Social security, health insurance
Student loan forgiveness, education, insurance
That it will help address the issue of gerrymandering
I think gerrymandering needs to be solved
Because I will only be passively participating
The university-level idea that our system and policies are historically designed to favor certain groups (white) and disadvantage others (those of color).
The government should provide services that people cannot provide for themselves, like social security and health insurance.
It is good that the redistricting is comprised of an equal amount of Dems and Reps and independents and others make up the rest.
I wouldn't try, because I know little about it....
To be fair to black Americans. Again, I know only very little.
they will do what they want regardless of my opinion
Disaster, transportation, internet, health care
They lie, cheat us out of our hard earned money, they ALWAYS get raises, we don't, they work on pet projects that are expensive.
Laws to govern the city and follow through to the removal or ticket and make them pay it
I've heard they weren't checked to see what affiliation they were with so it's ended up with the wrong portions of people.
They cheated and lied to do this job that will be wrong.
Wrong. Making all white kids feel inept & shamed.
There's no history, all white children are wrong and don't deserve anything.
Federal government should stay out of control
transportation, food and medical assistance, maintain infrastructure, job training
they will do what they decide no matter what I think about it
a way to view everything that happens in terms of racism, there is always an oppressor group and an oppressed group
any difference in outcomes is based solely on racial issues
Food, power , gas, clean drinking water. Medical
Higher education, parks, roads , health insurance, social security, disaster relief, other
Even though it’s “ allegedly” independent, in practice it’s not that way. The non partisan members are picked by the influence of politicians. There is always political influence involved.
Because the people who draw up the plans/maps will/are still influenced by their own political beliefs. For my one voice to be heard, it must be joined by others of similar voice, which then is a political bloc
A field of study that shows how there is a systemic racial discrimination in the US. How laws passed years ago, stacked on top of each other has led to unknowing racial bias in almost every aspect of our daily lives.
VOTER IDENTIFCATION LAWS WIL DO MUCH MORE FOR CITIZNES
IT IS A BIASED THEORY TO DESTROY OUR HISTORY AND IT HAS NO FACTS OR TRUTH BEHIND IT
Defense. parks & rec. law enforcement. social assistance
Defense. Law enforcement. Regulation of business activities.
That they have wasted huge sums of taxpayer dollars on consultants, attorneys, and their own compensation/graft. That they will fail to present the new districts by the appropriate deadline. They blame the census bureau, but it's actually their own fault. Most of the. Aren't even attending the meetings
Because they have turned out to be just as corrupt and lazy as the politicians they supposedly replaced.
Because they do not care. 50% of Michigan's population lives in the South East portion of the state. They're holding 2 meetings in South East Michigan. 8 meetings in other regions. How is that reasonable or equitable? The 50% of the people living in the rest of the state get 80% of the meetings and input. It's a sham process designed to benefit West Michigan at the expense of the rest of the state.
Racism. It's designed to vilify white people and denigrate our history.
That everything in America is racist and every single thing is racially motivated
Closing schools due to covid on the rise again
The rise of right wing extremism, fascism & the Big Lie.
Fighting to end the coronavirus, vaccinations & the economic recovery post Covid.
Fixing the roads, encouraging business investment, public transportation, broadband, improving the school system.
Disaster relief, unemployment benefits, healthcare, investment & persuading/incentivizing businesses to locate in the US, ending endless wars, national park investment, giving police offers a raise, giving teachers a raise, fixing the school system in this country, fighting climate change.
Healthcare (public option), regulations to protect consumers, increased investment in alternative/renewable energy, investing in science and research, immigration overhaul with protections for DREAMERS & DACA recipients & a patheay to citizenship, ending income inequality, equal pay, protecting voting rights, racial justice,
I read yesterday that the commission may miss the constitutional deadline & they are being sued.
Because although they’re slow at producing a new districting map, they seem to be genuinely trying to redraw districts in a fair way.
The end of gerrymandering in Michigan & a district map that is representative of communities instead of using it to divide and weaken voters.
A way to critically examine the history of racism & I how race & US policies intersect developed by academics & civil rights leaders.
How race & US law intersects. A critical examination of how those laws contribute to racial inequality. And solutions developed by law scholars & civil rights leaders.
Government people have no interest in "governing the people". They only want to further their own self interests and ae filled with GREED !!!
Stimulus money for the middle and lower classes....Food Banks
Trash removal, community center, senior activities, taking care of roads and we do have parks and recreation
Senior center, parks and recreation, trash removal, roads taken care of utilities
Hear the people and their needs and help them. Senior should be taken care of better
SSA, defense, disaster relief, parks, infrastructure, voting rights and access
factual information, full voting rights, healthcare, housing assistance
starting the process, encountering some resistance from legislators
exploring the impact of race and discrimination in a historical perspective
We will hear only what they want us to hear
getting things done that they need to do
in an ideal world government we should not need all that they provide
I am only one person in a field of many as I am now
that the one person is important even if that persons view is different from others.
police, fire, EMS, sanitation, recreation, education, public works, libraries
defense, public welfare programs, too numerous to say
removing politicians from the process of redistricting
Not sure anymore, the way they are throwing money around
Social benefits, parks and recreation, disaster help
Medical help including dental, clean parks, rental help,
Just that they are forming the commission and want to redraw the lines. It may be good for some areas and terrible for others, leaving some out of benefits.
That politicians are not drawing the lines
helping families and business's that are in need
social security benefits, medicare/medicaid benefits
trash removal, community centers, education
Not much. The key word there is "willing." The ability is there, but Republicans in particular prefer to put money in the pockets of the wealthy, and don't give a damn about infrastructure, the environment, public health and safety, etc.
Free health care. Free education, including college. Low-cost housing. State-of-the-art transportation options, including high-speed rail. Improved overall infrastructure. Addiction prevention and treatment.
My participation would be passive, that is, following what they are doing.
Waste removal, community center, water, public parks, education, library, health data
Social security, Medicare, Medicaid, disaster relief, infrastructure, unemployment insurance, research funding
Universal healthcare, childcare, P-20 education, infrastructure, R&D, food stamps, housing, public safety, public health, mental health
I’ve been seeing commentary on their work on Twitter, both positive and negative. I heard that they voted to give themselves a raise, even though most of them are treating their work on the commission like a side gig instead of like a full time job. They didn’t take the time to learn map making software prior to getting the delayed census data, forcing them to unilaterally extend their deadlines beyond that which is required by law. I believe they have started maps for the state legislature, if memory serves me correctly
Even though I take issue with the actions of the commissioners, I support the existence of the commission. I trust an independent commission over the state legislature to draw fair maps
I am but one of many Michiganders who could reach out to them, and I don’t have any unique or specific area of concern that I would raise with them
Districts that aren’t gerrymandered too benefit republicans
CRT is basically a framework used in legal and other specialized circles that emphasizes listening to stories of POC to understand the impacts of race and racism in America.
It’s literally only taught in higher education, such as in law school or education degrees
disaster relief retirement insurance,social insurance, transportation
delay in making deadlines. problems with advisors
white people are the cause of minority problems and they have a responsibilty to fix them.
Trash, water, sewage, roads, natural gas, public transportation, electricity, schooling, low income housing
Disaster relief, social security, transportation, parks, healthcare, income equality,
A livable wage for social security benefits for the permanently disabled from birth. Equal housing opportunities for those of lower income, free healthcare without coverage limits,
My one voice isn't going to stop the process
disaster relief, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
Repair infrastructure, broadband, easy access to voting, disaster relief, solutions to climate change
It takes away the power of the legislature to draw districts that benefit their political party
I will not be able to attend public meetings
Redraw districts that have been formed to favor one political party over another
Recognition that race plays an extremely important part of our nation's history and political ideas and economic situations
In addition to everything already mentioned I think they should provide affordable health care to everyone and quit playing political games with people.
Because it involves all parties and citizens. Politicians have too much power and aren't really representing the people they serve. It's all about them, power and getting re-elected.
I applied but mot selected, watched every hearing
This is going no better then elected people doing the redistricting
None of my questions have been answered. I have watch those who claim to be independent are really not
after watching everything, I see no true changes
Transportation, parks, trash removal, community centers
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, health care
I believe they are capable of spending 3.1 trillion dollars and applying it to our social and physical infrastructure, which is needed very badly.
Day Care, school debt forgiveness, unemployment insurance, Medicare for all, more rail service with high- speed trains for starters.
To stay away from gerrymeandering (sic) as far as possible.
Focusing on race as the key to understanding society.
CRT says racism is not just from our own biases, but is embedded in our laws and justice system.
More social help like food, transportation and help to stop the spread of Covid
Financial help for poverty of so many Americans as those without children are getting NO help. It’s resulting in more homelessness and hunger.
Monthly checks for Americans making less than $50k/yr who have no children. Increasing food stamps even more then the last increase. Increase vaccination requirements for work and school.
More of an even distribution of political views in every district.
To much it's not the Government's job to give us freebies
Protect our freedoms, stay out of our life
It's a joke we the people need to just let elections dictate the districts. Should not have to change them just because 10yrs have passed.
Don't need them, it was fine the way it was before. People crying because there side wasn't winning and blaming the other side.
Whites are racist by nature. Minorities can't be racist
roads disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
Everyone is a victim of the hegemony. There is no escape...resistance is futile. It describes a system of oppressed and oppressor and there is no end or escape from it.
disaster relief, welfare, social security, transportation
I've seen news stories about them hiring a controversial law firm.
Other than reading news stories I'm not involved
No clue. I just know the GOP is losing their crap over it.
The city is poorly run, and there is constant in fighting among the council.
Universal basic income, health care, disaster insurance, food and water subsidies.
They are working currently on their responsibilities to redistrict the state.
It is a crucial step to have a representative state legislature and representation in congress that is not gerrymandered at the whim of a partisan and largely incompetent GOP dominated legislature.
The contextualization of historical racialized trauma in understanding current systems, policies, and inequalities.
Equity, history, fairness, resiliency, privilege, impacts of racism and past injustices
The independent members are mostly democrats
It will be dominated and controlled by the govenor
disaster relief. social security, national parks, medicare
Because is sounds as if there is more infighting than accomplishment
Basically showing that slavery back in the early days of our country is affecting things now.
Enforce current laws and don't make up new nonsense that hurts our economy.
Road conditions are damaging to cars. Internet and public transportation is of no value when people do not want to work. There should be no discounts for any services when public assistance provides more than I earned when I raised my family.
People need to take care of their own needs and not have money stolen from tax payers to cover their short sighted finance or insurance problems.
Absolutely none. We have paid into social security and that is a benefit we have earned. If you did not pay in enough to qualify you should never get a dime. Heat, water, cable and internet are bills that we are all entitled to PAY FOR as we make our own choices of what we need.
It is a great way to put the voting power into a small population that does NOT represent the state. Or for that matter, are even tax payers. If you do not pay taxes you should not have the right to vote. That is like two wolves and a chicken voting on what is for lunch.
We need to re-enforce voter regulation like the law has always been. Opening voting up to un-regulated and illegal voting process leads to greater chaos.
It needs to represent tax payers who pay for this government and its operation for the good of the people. Putting power into the hands of people who do not pay into the government but support very nice but not economically necessary programs runs up debt with no real economic value. It is nice but not affordable at this time. The arts and sports are important when you can pay for it yourself. It is not the position of the state to do so when the state is operating in the red.
Not a damn thing of value. It will redistrict to take the power away from the people who work in this state.
It is a pro-minority anti-white fairy tale of who imported and owned slaves.
Discriminatory in a reverse fashion to lay blame ignorantly.
national defense, national parks, social security, public health
Universal health care, crush right wing extremists, universal access to polls and voting rights
I voted for the measure and applied to be a commission member
The newest bit of right wing outrage bullshit
The most important problem facing my community today is illegal immigration.
The Governor and the legislature could spend time looking for election irregularities by a full forensic audit, which won't happen because our Governor is a Democrat!
My current local government is capable of providing trash removal and better education for our children.
The federal government is capable of providing disaster relief and retirement insurance.
In my ideal world the government would continue to pay Social Security and should also provide assistance to the homeless and elderly, who are often forgotten.
Michigan is already a Democratic state and messing with the boundaries may further strengthen that giving the Democrats an even stronger say in Michigan.
Everything, even though they say it is not, is politically motivated. I don't feel the public has any say at all.
I have no idea what critical race theory is.
I have no idea what concepts are taught.
They will do what they want regardless of what I want
Be laboring past injustice instead of focusing on present events
That people of color are victims of the white majority
a look at policies that have long lasting impact on sub groups of people of color
end the covid hoax--removal all restrictions--ban masks--outlaw "vacination" mandates
fire department, police department, road commission, drain commission, local zoning enforcement
None at this time. Every facet of the federal government has become pure evil.
fire protection, police protection, zoning enforcement, national defense & border protection, public road development and maintenance
I know that it exists as it became law in 2018. I don't know who is on it or what they are currently doing.
It is far, far too easy to corrupt a small committee like that.
Because the committee is certainly corrupted by the wealthy and will redistrict in a way that benefits the wealthy in general and evil democrats and leftist republicans in particular.
Redistricting to benefit only wealthy globalists.
It is the evil lefitst practice of teaching children to be racists and bigots.
That everything should be viewed through the lens of race like a Klu Klux Klan member would. People must be judged primarily by the color of their skin and not by the content of their character. All light skinned people are evil oppressors and all medium and dark skinned people are innocent victims of the light skinned people. If you are light skinned you born guilty and if you are dark skinned you are born a victim.
focus on issues that benefit all citizens not just your rich friends
I think they care more about their own issues rather the citizens that live here
fixing the roads in the area an in the state
I have things mailed to me about the issue as well reading about it in newspapers
I like that its both parties have equal representation an that the house an senate won't be doing it
I think they will only listen an not do anything their minds are made up
That they will make sure everyone equally represented.
It's about teaching people or students about the history of this country an how race was involved in it.
One would be slavery an how it was used in this country
Trash, recycling, public schools, parks, libraries, public transit, roads
Trash removal, roads, parks, water and sewer
The federal government is not really capable of doing anything properly.
It's not that important to me at this point in my life to get too engaged.
Federal government can print money so it can theoretically provide any service.
National defense, border security, fight crime, transportation infrastructure
Nobody is truly 'independent' so it's built on a false premise.
I'm not actively participating. Only following developments.
I have no expectation of any meaningful change.
A theory designed to divide the people along racial lines.
education, roads , police, fire, military
that many disagree with it and feel that it will cause some communities to lose input in the voting system
because i believe the commission will likely not change their stance on how districts are drawn based on citizen input
teaching how systematically african americans have been kept down economically and socially by whites
that there is an inherent structure set up in our country to only benefit whites
They all lie never do what they promise and never do what’s good for the people
I’m not really sure about the whole thing
Again i don’t know spring shoot this so I’m not sure
almost everything; little if any of it effectively / efficiently
national defense, disaster relief, international trade regulation. everything else should be left to the states.
I follow news stories and other info about it. I have attended meetings. I applied for a seat on the commission.
It appears to be the only way to avoid blatant gerrymandering, and they appear to be taking this seriously.
my views differ from the commission in that i do not consider existing political boundaries (e.g. county or city borders) important in drawing new districts.
a reasonably impartial, non-partisan district map
racism is a systemic problem, not a personal one
The township itself provides next to nothing.
Disaster relief, social security, metro transports, parks, national parks
I received a brochere and application to join.
Race has been an underlying motivation for our country and many parts of the world. We need to recognize and dismantle racism in all its forms.
White supremacy and the need to recognize and dismantle it.
Don't remember anything specific just that I've read a bit about it
I probably won't communicate with them as what I've seen so far looks pretty fair to me!
covid and people being stupid no getting the vaccine and not wearing masks and not staying home
social security, medicare, disaster relief
I do not intend to be involved so I will have no impact.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, parks, festivals
Guaranteed income, complete universal health care, complete education from pre-K through college,
It is a fair way to run the system, certainly much more equitable than having the Republicans gerrymander the state into ridiculous pieces.
Fair, equitable districts into the foreseeable future.
Taking an objective view of race and racism in our nation's past and present.
Government overreach by the Whitmer administration
Eliminating government overreach by lifting all COVID restrictions and mandates. Reign in the MDHHS.
Education, community centers, law enforcement
The federal government should focus on doing what it’s supposed to do: protect the individual liberties of its citizens.
Law enforcement, military, protection of individual liberties, disaster relief.
I attended a seminar that discussed the purpose of the Commission and how to engage with them to ensure that communities of interest are represented.
Unelected bureaucrats are determining the district lines. They aren’t accountable to anyone.
Bureaucrats rarely do what’s in the interest of the people. The commission will likely be more influenced by special interests and powerful elites than the citizens.
The district lines should be drawn fairly
CRT is a neo-Marxist ideology that divides people into oppressor versus oppressed groups based on race. The main premise is that every interaction should be viewed through the prism of race, and that every major Western institution has foundational roots in racism and white supremacy. CRT claims that Western society was designed by white people for white people, and that all white people are inherently racist and responsible for the misfortunes of black people. The ultimate goal of CRT is to deconstruct Western civilization via revolution and replace it with communism.
White guilt; neo-segregation; all white people are racist; capitalism is evil and communism is favorable; Western society upholds racial inequity; race essentialism; equality and civil rights should be rejected; there is no individual, but only the collective; America was founded by racist white men and is therefore racist and irredeemable; American history was recorded by white men for white men; white people need to be treated unequally and black people need to be given preferential treatment; anyone who opposes CRT does so because of white supremacy and white fragility; speech that opposes CRT needs to be censored.
Limits political influence to make voting more difficult
The federal government should provide and have the final word on voting regulations. The federal government should always have the final say in all things regarding the U.S. Constitution. If they have strayed from the Ideals of the Constitution, The president should remove or add to the Supreme court to balance or equal the Judges, so the Supreme Court can actually do their job.
If these citizens are not biased, I think this would be a wonderful way to straighten out our past gerrymandering. Since things are so crooked these days I am worried that these independent people may not be as independent as they say.
That the citizens in each district are equally spread as are all other citizens throughout the state of Michigan.
Explaining the real history of our nation. Making sure all races understand what their race suffered as they tried to assimilate into America's culture.
I'm not sure of the "Concepts", but all people, people of the U.S.A. and those of other countries in our world should understand the plight of those of brown skin because of their assumed worthlessness. It is our world's history that should not be dismissed.
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, etc.)?
just that they are meeting to make redistricting decisions
I think this will produce a better form of redistricting
fairer representation of the communities voting
. Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is a theoretical and interpretive mode that examines the appearance of race and racism across dominant cultural modes of expression.
Lack of housing in a decent price range. Rent is sky high
Getting more housing that's not income based/rent assistance
Recycling, trash removal, leaves/brush removal
The Federal Government can't put their pants on right. Who Knows
They need to quit giving out free stuff.
Because, no matter who was put in there, politics will play a part in it.
That it will try to favor on party over another
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare, parks
The core idea is that race is a social construct, and that racism is not merely the product of individual bias or prejudice, but also something embedded in legal systems and policies.
Critical race theorists hold that the law and legal institutions in the United States are inherently racist insofar as they function to create and maintain social, economic, and political inequalities between whites and nonwhites, especially African Americans.
disaster relief, transportation, parks and recreation
healthcare or some way to make healthcare more available, better public transportation services in certain cities
I won't get heavily involved in it most likely. I kind of just want to be an observer for the first little bit to see how it goes. Once we see the first results then maybe I'll form a more strong opinion on the commission and want to be more involved.
racism persists in a largely subconcious way throughout our society and results in many unfair disadvantages for minorities, including worse schools, housing districts which leads to fewer job opportunities and higher rates of crime and higher rates of incarceration. It's a never ending cycle.
That we can believe we are not racist, but racism exists in our subconscious. We all have a bias because we were raised in a society that promotes this bias.
Upholding the constitution and protect our borders!
Protect our citizens and stop illegal immigration.
Can be to easily manipulated by politics, I do not trust it to be non-partisan.
Not sure they are open to ordinary peoples input, Believe most on the board were put there by politicians as a pay back favor.
As a way to further divide this country and push racism.
That all white people are privileged and blacks are all suppressed.
People not working, living off unemployment
That the districts are more fair. Currently 3 counties in the entire state can lean an election. I think that is total BS
Spreading hate and division based on ethnic background
Disaster Relief , parks recreation, insurance
It gives democrats an even playing field.
That demonstrates can win more districts
a path to affordable home ownership instead of stuck in the rent trap
Lack of people willing to fill open jobs
Disaster relief, infrastructure, defense of country if not led by a Democrat.
Have the government involved less is always a good thing.
They will listen as much as my Michigan Senator Peters does. He never responds to emails... Never.
Not sure it will change much of anything.
Marxist propaganda blaming whites for the failures of the Welfare State the Democrats have created and keep in place to use the minority population.
Past events that show how evil Whites are. Free speech is only for liberals.
Climate change. Local communities can't easily cope.
New auto insurance law loophole allowing insurance companies to cut off paying for long term care of victims who will literally die without it
Social & retirement insurance including comprehensive full coverage health
I think utilities should be non profit public entities managed bylical and overseenby federal government
I'm sure this is designed in some way to benefit Republicans and disenfranchise minorities
More representation of minorities in their community
Inherent, ingrained racism permeates our society and affects nearly every aspect of life giving whites distinct quantifiable advantages that have been long overlooked
Officials IGNORING parents DEMANDING that they unmask their kids. It's a disgrace.
listening to the people - she is a tyrant who does the exact opposite of what WE THE PEOPLE demand.
All of the above if they quit wasting our tax money on funding terrorists
All of the above if they quit wasting our tax dollars on gender studies for foreign countries - what a joke
They shouldn't provide ANYTHING - that should be left to the people and the govt should keep their nose out of it. The only thing the govt should be doing is improving our roads.
Because whitless and her cronies will go around to do what they want anyways
None - our state is horribly corrupt as it is.
A disgusting dividing curriculum that teaches white people that they aren't s#it and anyone who's not white to feel oppressed - even though they aren't.
all white people are evil. if you have brown in your skin you are automatically disadvantaged
Getting with businesses to make sure they are paying a living wage so people will work for them.
trash removal, education, roads, community centers, shelters for homeless, clothes and food for poor
daycare for after school, early preschool like Head Start, disaster relief, Social Security, elder care, Medicare, public health insurance
elder care for people with dementia so working children don't have to do everything. Daycare service for after school when parents are working, Everyone should have health insurance. Food programs that give more than one week of food a month. Better public transportation systems.
It's a way to make sure if one party is controlling MIchigan's government they don't get to control redistricting too. It makes it more fair for both parties.
After last election when Michigan was targeted by Trump and Republican party during the vote especially in the Detroit area where a lot are Democrats this will help fix this problem.
The districts will be more equal in how many democratic or republican voters are in each.
Never heard this term until now. I don't know how critical plays in a race theory.
Making people go back to work. Many many jobs out there but people want free money
healthcare, free college, child care, social security
i think the commission will use its best judgement
the present shape and problems of US society relate to systematic racisism
Busing for all day and weekends, that don't stop at 6pm.
Very little other than seeing the panel hoping to get this done
The committee speaks for all of the districts
trash removal, recycling, community centers, reduced-price access to public transportation, streets
greater access to health care, medicines, and health insurance, greater social security, infrastructure improvements, access to fast internet service
I applied to it but was not accepted, They are gathering community information and assessing needs at the moment
I believe it will result in fairer districts
Race is at the root of the entire American social structure and it confers greater success to some, at the expense of others. It is like dark energy/matter and it affects us all whether we can see it or not.
The lower castes have had their labor stolen from them throughout history, and the social infrastructure was built to maintain this caste system.
TEACHING RACE INSTEAD OF READING WRITING AND ARTHMETIC
All of the ones listed in this question. Everyone city has those things.
All of the above listed. All cities have those things.
All of the ones already listed. I cannot imagine anything more.
No one wants to work. They are getting paid too much unemployment.
Stop paying so much unemployment, get people back to work.
Update pot hole ridden roads. But instead, they update roads that don't need it. I am not sure why. People complain all the time.
Snow removal and street repair, water and sewer, community school, garbage pickup, police and fire departments,, and community health and wellness services
Federal government in lieu of collecting taxes is responsible for protection of the entire nation Meaning from outside forces and policies pertaining to the welfare of its masses
Work for all(according to abilities), food for all, healthcare for all, living wage, equal taxes according to income, religious freedom
Redistributing recommendations have been delayed. I directly know if this delay is due to positivity about propositioning or from outside pressures
Rewriting boundaries to satisfy needs of party in control of state legislatures leads to repetitive structure not fulfillment of thewill of the public
I am but one voice mingled in shout of millions for fair government
Fair accounting of people’s choices from a shared community
This theory is actually teaching youngsters that there is differences not that we are one people, one future, one nation.
Each person should create his own worth in a society not be taught that worth He must recognize his values and concepts not be taught that history positioned him/her in their present existence. Rather than trying to alter history, the Federal government should influence the availability to educational programs to each an every child in our nation. This is an attempt to alter concepts instead of actions to change the future, thus creating a larger split in our nation. A erroneous response to the past not a step towards our tomorrow
that racism is rooted in every facet of our national history
that racism is rooted in every facet of our history
Ability for people to earn a living without government handouts just because they dont want to work
liberal way to teach children that white Americans are racists and supremist
Free two years college. Daycare. End of life care. Job retraining. Standard election laws in every state. Civil rights protectections. Investment in green energy.
Districts drawn fairly so as not to give any party an unfair advantage.
It looks at race and law and how it relates to racism.
Higher prices on everything,and fixed incomes will suffer!
Covid 19.and high bills on all services,Gas,electric,telephone prices are out of control.
They say one thing, and do another, You call a local official on a matter and they say they can't do anything because they don't have the funds, yet they keep raising taxes, on everything, city taxes for schools keep going up, and children can't read past a 4th. grade level.
Just trash removal and they charge a separate cost for bulk items.
Infarstuctor upgrades and all of the things mentioned in the past question I answer.
I think how the people are picked, is questionable. I have no trust in it.
I have very little trust in what government officials do behind closed doors, and you only hear about it after the issue is inacted.
I don't know, my mother always thought me someone has to teach you to hate, you are not born to dislike any race.
Give money to the essentials workers who has worked through the pandemic.
Aware all essentials workers with a bonus of some kind.
The local government provides road maintenance, elections infrastructure, building permits, police, and fire departments.
Armed Forces, national parks, national highways, and lots of money for states to set up other services.
I saw a list of who was on the commission.
I think that having an independent commission should lead to fairer lines being drawn than a partisan process.
I don't expect that I will provide any input.
I expect to see that the state legislature's makeup more closely reflects the statewide party balance.
I believe that it's an academic term that was taken by far-right media to use as a boogeyman for any discussion of race relations in our country.
Those in power used that power to keep marginalized people marginalized.
Covid nazis. People not willing to get on with life.
none. They don't have any money to purchase goods and services that they didn't take from someone else.
I'm sure the 5 "independent" members will be anything but. Read: Democrat ringers.
Teaching history that accepts and understands that white people have written history to benefit them
Red lining, fair housing, bank discrimination
Trash pickup, road maintenance & repair, street lighting
Emergency Services, Military and Law enforcement
Keeping the council members from being influenced by outside sources.
It is a THEORY, (and not a very sound one) NOT a proven fact!
I believe the IDEA behind CRT is to instill an Ideology the diminishes the validity of America and teaches concepts that will further divide our society.
Because it is an equally partisan way of redistricting it is just hiding it's partisanship. The Democrats wanted this because they were incapable of winning elections otherwise.
That race is the foundation of everything and power is determined by race and racisim.
American was founded by white supremacists and other races were forced into subservient roles and this continues through today.
Parks, walkable nature areas, Biking lanes...
Healthcare, Protection of voting rights, Gun Control and ammunition control, Free college tuition, Clean water & air, Climate control
They are ready to pick those individuals to set up the board and start the redrawing process
It takes it out of the hands of partisan politicians
Fair maps that represent the peoples will.
Describing the true history of race from both sides. Telling the truth about the good, the bad and the ugly. Tulsa massacre! Don't just tell the winners side.
Decisions that led to the courses of action, Truth, acceptance and empathy
trash removal, roads, library, education, public transportation, community centers
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, parks and recreation
full education, health care, social safety net, universal basic income, increased minimum wage, fair elections, fair judicial system
the idea that social constructs include race as a part of their design, intentionally or not, and that inclusion must be identified and reckoned with
stop controlling and lying to the people
high taxes and bad water. High water bills for bad water.
I have little hope in the world today thanks to dirty joe biden and kamala do nothing harris
trash removal, roads, sidewalks, internet, etc.
FEMA disaster relief, social security, healthcare, etc.
I remember voting on it, but haven't seen much else since
I think it's a good idea to have citizens draw the districts rather than politicians and bureaucrats
Because I'm just following the news and not going to public meetings
Examining and study of US Law and how it relates to racial and social outcomes
Our state parks are a disaster. Many of them have serious problems with sewage and bathrooms.
postal service, defense, roads, national parks, social security, disaster relief, epidemic management
health care and education, social programs like day care and maternity leave, equitable legal services
Politicians don't like it because it gets rid of gerrymandering.
Gerrymandering could lose the democrats the next election.
All I know is that it involves teaching what racism is
I am guessing it teaches about how slavery has impacted Black Americans throughout American history
public transit, trash removal, recycling, utility assistance, etc
free health care, greater assistance to the disabled.
Because I am not overly interested or involved in such matters.
Examines social, legal, and other aspects of racism.
social, legal, and other aspects of racism and challenging theories in a historical context.
Disaster relief, social security, infrastructure
Everybody has an opinion. Why would they care about mine?
As a method of perpetuating racism and division by teaching it to very young children.
There are oppressors and victims in current society. Oppressors are always white and victims are always POC.
They need to focus on eliminating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trash removal, transportation, roads, education
Health insurance , internet access, roads and transportation
I have just heard about it in the media and I believe this process would help when it comes to voting.
I think this would help when it comes to voting in local and national elections and help get rid of voter fraud.
I don’t believe I will have a voice in the way this will be handled.
It would create fairer voting in elections and reduce voter fraud.
Library, trash removal, community center, parks, internet, education, storm warning, safe voting, a good police force and fire department, good back-up for businesses and upkeep of streets and properties.
Retirement insurance/social insurance, disaster relief, road repair assistance, unemployment benefits, homeland security, infrastructure repairs, energy exploration, education, parks, back-up for small businesses.
Medicare for all. More money for Medicaid. More laws to help the children, elderly and disadvantaged. More laws to stop big businesses from ruining our natural resources. Immediate and strong laws to stop global warming. More laws to keep manufacturing in the U.S., with penalties for businesses who send their business outside the country. Laws to stop extreme lobbying. Laws to stop dark money. Get rid of the filibuster. Get rid of the electoral college to listen to the people not the politics. Repair and rebuild our declining infrastructures. Separate church and state. Help with the cost of education.
redistricting process should make sure that nobody gets an unfair advantage
Am not sure. I feel it's a made up theory to prevent the history of black people in America from being taught in a honest and truthful manner.
Free college, medicare for all, more subsidized housing, free abortions for anyone wanting them, equal rights for everyone, defund the police.
Teaching the truth about slavery and other racial issues, not some white-washed lies.
Transportation, Education, Libraries, Parks, Roads
Healthcare, disaster relief, interstate high-speed rail, decarbonization assistance, universal basic income, bachelor's degree education
Gerrymandering has absolutely fucked over any notion of actually representative democracy across the country. An independent commission isn't perfect Where are you going to 5 neutral people with no leanings? Anyone qualified to be on the board will have an opinion. But it'll make things a whole hell of a lot better.
I'm not volunteering and probably won't leave comments. Honestly, I think the citizen comments will be some decent thoughtful ones, then a landslide of partisan shouting and trolling.
Breaking up the carefully calculated gerrymandering that affords a huge advantage to one party.
It's an academic theory in the field of sociology that views history, politics, and society through the lens of race relations.
Federal government should protect citizens
Roads and other infrastructure upkeep/replacement issues
Roads, education, fire, Sherriff's outpost, mail service, public park, occasional road maintenance.
social security, medicare, parks and rec, universal healthcare (if they get off their asses) boosts to unemployment, disaster relief, simplified tax system.
Basic Internet access, Universal Health care or and equivalent insurance option, Universal Basic Income that covers the average cost of living (rent, utilities, etc.) Better oversight of price gouging practices and fixed markets.
I saw a proposed redistricting area, and honestly found it to be a better system that what is currently in place. I also applied to partake in this commission.
I feel it is a needed thing since there has been far too many attempts and successes at gerrymandering done by the Republicans in the state government.
Fair elections to the house and senate here in Michigan, reasonable chances for all parties to participate in our local and state elections. Eliminate the undermining of the populace's voice by small minded self serving politicians.
A necessary educational item that needs to be accessed by a lot of the population here in the USA.
The concept that no one group is better than another and that all men/women are created equal and should be treated equally. It points out the fact this has not been the case.
Getting rides to doctor's office and other facilities that I need to go to.
Get things done and let the people speak
Diaster relief, social security and medicare and parks
They should help government with old, sick and social secuity and medicare and disaster relasese
Will favor that citizens and with iAfgani mmigrants coming in thiis could be a problem becasue they are not yet citizens
this is subject that the Government should not be involved with
Health insurance, mass transit, employment services
Not strong enough of an influence or voice
stopping excess spending on unemployment because of lazy americans
because they are non stop fighting and squandering money or misappropriating monies
everything they do is half assed so they can and cant
if they did their job universal health care would work....not obamacare tho
Universal healthcare including vision and dental.
just from the little blips on the news. my husband also got a letter asking him if he wanted to apply and described the job
because they are trying to make a fair and unbiased districts
a way of trying to seperate people by race and make certain races feel better
Keeping women's healthcare available and affordable
I saw an article about how to apply for a position on it
Trash, internet, better policing to help prevent crime
Fix roads, lower taxes, lower gas prices
Since when are our voices taken into consideration? Especially having a congressman who ignores the issues on our side.
Put my area in a different district that is far away from the one we are in now
White people are racists and black people should be able to do what they want
Community center, Fire Dept, Sheriff’s department, sewer, water
Just common defense and sensible lawmaking and law enforcement.
I think the districts are fine the way they are
No matter how much they say everyone’s voice will be heard, it never does
I hope it will allow more conservatives in office
Making white people feel bad for their history
Fire, police, community centers, library, schools, roads, parks
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare and medicaid, road repairs, school funding
It seems people do what they think is right rather than what is best for the whole.
Looking at how race has affected laws, politics and social life and ideas/ideals
How the treatment of people of different races has affected society as a whole
Insurance, housing, food, disaster relief,
It is good to take the power to redistrict from politicians.
Elimination of gerrymandering to favor one party over another in state wide politics
A complicated set of intersecting principals ass it relates to race and the legal system.
That they are proceeding with the redistricting plan as mandated by the voters
They're going to even the playing field to ensure that all votes matter
Race is a social construct put in place to keep minorities from participating in our democracy as equals
That we are supposed to be equal under the law
a legal and academic movement in the US examining the intersection of race and law, pushing an extremely liberal agenda
Child care so people can return to the work
Get people back to work especially if they say they fear the virus.
Still run by government which can't always be trusted to benefit the people on limited income
Equal not just people who believe they are being discriminated against as minorities get more handouts
A belief that certain cultures are s beings discrimination.
I believe the federal government is capable, but not willing, to provide all of the above.
I would like to see our government provide healthcare to all. I would like to see an even playing field for children in all public schools regarding their education. I do not think it is fair that funding is based on where you live. I would like services that would enable our country to be free of hunger and believe we are quite capable of conquering this horrible condition.
I do not believe I would be a voice for any of their decisions, but would trust, what seems to be a fair way to comprise a committee.
Fairness should be the most important change I expect from redistricting.
Critical race theory, to me, is when children are taught about systemic racism and the history behind it. It exists, and if taught, maybe can help put an end to racism.
The concepts taught through CRT are that systemic racism began with slavery and still exists to this day. People of color have been and are still being held back in regard to income and education. This then goes on to affect them in many different aspects of their life.
Trash,brush,and leave pickup- sidewalk removal- education-policing
Immigration, foreign policy,interstate commerce, taxes, federal balanced budget
That the US is founded on racial inequality
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education,
That they can not meet the deadline because the Census information was 6 months late. Yet the court will not give an extension, even though it is not their fault.
This is an attempt to put the power back in the people's hands and remove it from the Party that is in power.
White race has an inherent, wrongly, that they have a right to be thought correct. i.e. The manifest destiny.
Stop the parties from fighting with each other
They are supposed to fix the gerrymandering map
Because previously the districts were severely incorrect and cheated
The MI GOP is trying a petition to reverse much of the law
I would rather pick my reps than have them pick me
How historical policy decision have hurt minorities
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, environmental protection, food safety, etc
Broadband, utilities like gas and electric, roads, trash, water, city cleaning and improvements, park services, natural resources management.
They're currently delayed in mapping due to census data being late, they're already being targeted by lawsuits and attempts are being made to derail them from their duty.
End of gerrymandering districts to offset where people live as a community.
Critical race theory is the idea that inherent in our society, there are many decisions and beliefs embedded in our systems which pose a disadvantage and discrimination of certain people.
That we need to identify and be aware of built in racism and the history of race relations to make improvements in our sysge..
Trash removal, road sweepers, transportation, good roads, internet, good education,recycling services
retirement, transportation, parks and red, good roads.
health insuurance, death benefits, retirement funds, to workers. good roads, schools, parks, library services, trash removal and recycling
that it has recently been delayed which could affect the next election cycle
Because the redistricting in our state has be gerrymandered and slants to favor republicans
because it really should be data driven even though voiced concerns should be addressed
rework voting boundaries to make them less skewed toward the right
It is a theory that race plays into most policies of today due to prejudices of the past
all people are equal, people of color are still affected by policies of today, race and the effects on our society should be taught
Garbage service. I think there's a lot they could provide or could try to but dont. Sometimes I think our city govnt is corrupt. I also have no idea what they're doing with the millions in covid relief. Our city is in crisis and has been long before the pandemic
Health, Realistic food stamps- as in raise the amount you can make and be on them. Because it's so laughably low right now and people who are literally poor as heck dont qualify, housing
Because the way districts are drawn now is ridiculously subjective and wrong
Looks into race and politics and law and systemic racism
disaster relief social ins parks and recreation
who is the majority and who is the minority
All of the above and they really need to get busy on the roads in our subdivision.
Better healthcare for poor people and education.
Black people in America have had very little impact on anything. Look at what they are doing to the voting laws!!!
The truth is what should be taught!!! Not white lies and His-Story
Recycling, public transportation, community college, recreation, new business opportunities, keeping residents safe, medical, legal,
Healthcare for everyone, free legal services, police, emergency personal, aging services, adoption incentives,
Poorer communities getting a lift up and wealthier communities sharing services in areas they may not have. Communities will be fair and balanced in receiving resources and services.
A new method to perpetuate the racial divide in America
Differences that divide the races opposed to ways we can be champions together.
COVID restrictions/mandates causing unemployment and business closures
Basically nothing. Our township is worthless.
They should provide physical infrastructure, diaster assistance, and military protection. That's it.
Nothing. Government should exist only for physical threats from other nations and invaders.
Very little. Just that it exists. I'm basically waiting to find out that the democrats somehow rigged it to have 9 liberals who can draw-up completely blue districts.
I think the partisan corruption in the state runs too deeply.
Detroit's stranglehold on our statewide election is loosened.
The common understand and definition has superceded the actual definition of critical theory as its perceived. As implemented, CRT praxis is being taught, which is an examination of social structures through a racial lense, attempting to find injustices and priviledges and attribute them to racial features in our culture. This is not true CRT, but it is what the common parlence of CRT has come to be known. It focuses on equity (disparate outcomes), priviledge, and racial identity groups. This leads to unfounded social and racial stereotypes, in an attempt to catergorize, divide, and uplift people through oppressor/oppressed identities.
I feel like I answered this in the last question. What it is NOT is "real" history and simply a teaching of the racial roots of the country. That's a charade.
people refusing to get vaccinated or wear masks
Trash removal, community center, utilities, roads, education, public parks, police, 911 and fire service.
social security, disaster relief, welfare, transportation, national parks, military, medicaid, SNAP benefits, court system
Universal health care, stronger environmental protections, road maintenance, public education, judicial system, universal basic income, housing assistance
Republicans have been rigging the districts in ways that no longer reflect the will of the people. For democracy to function properly this needs to be corrected.
I don't want to be politically active at this point in my life.
The proportion of elected officials in each party will more accurately reflect the political views of the population at large.
The idea that race has played an important part of how people have been treated throughout history, and continues to affect how they are treated, and what their social standing is, today.
Slavery and racism are part of our country's core history. Systemic racism didn't end when slavery ended. Generational wealth is tied to systemic racism that affected our grandparent's wealth, our parents' inheritance from them, our ability to become home owners, the type of education we received, and how we are treated by potential employers, police, and others we interact with.
Under investment in human infrastructure
They already provide trash removal, recycling, schools, roads, community centers, etc. - the problem is that the quality of the services provided is not adequate for the communities needs.
Disaster relief, national parks, I cannot think of much else that they are both willing and capable of providing now and in the near future.
Health care, quality education, safe roads, bridges, and water, preserving the environment for future generations.
Exactly what was just described - how many members, the political affiliation makeup of the members, and the purpose for its existence (to end gerrymandering of districts).
When politicians who are in power are given the duty of drawing district lines they have proven they will abuse that power to help them stay in power. I believe the creation of this commission is a step in the right direction to more fair political districts existing in the future.
I cannot imagine that I would be disgruntled enough by any of their decisions to cause enough commotion to create any meaningful impact.
Districts that make more sense and that reflect the population more accurately.
When teaching history you also teach how racism played a part in that history. You include in your history lessons the lasting and sometimes unseen or unknown impacts that decisions had on communities of color and/or you share the truth about when a decision was made with the intention of negatively affecting a community of color and why/how it was done.
The systems that America is founded upon were built in a way meant to keep communities of color at a disadvantage and they are still operating in such a way. Racism is not only an overt hatred of people based on their race but is an often times unknown to white people systemic problem that permeates through how our legal system, economy, housing laws, education systems, etc. operate in this country.
An honest and full education free of religious garbage.
Because it represents all three parties.
A summary of the ways in which minority groups, especially the black population, have been excluded from success in this world.
Very conservative and mainly against covid19 restrictions
Education, medical care, social services, basic human necessities
Will hopefully result in less political gerrymandering
Teaching children of the systems put in place and their connection to race along with the long history of racial discrimination against minorities in the US
trash removal, community centers, park and recreation , roads, internet, education,
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, health care, unemployment insurance, courts
Education, health care, Universities, dental care, mental health care,
We will be able to get rid of politicians choosing their voters
Politician should not be able to choose their voters. It creates the most extreme candidates
Teaching the whole American history and not just a romantic version
Some people were treated and chattel in the past. Racist sterotypes and attitudes have been codified into various laws.
people and education before policy and procedures
All but can't recycle here and not drop offs homeschool kids but she says I will lose benefits if I put them in public...we are still controlled
Health care, assistants, provide the hierarchy needs and meet them all which they don't everywhere you go only status matters
Taking control back away from drawing lines that would make the Republicans win
The Belief That Donald Trump and the GOP Are Good
To Abolish the GOP and Anything That had the Foul Flavor of Trump
Roads and Maybe Education to uptight and white christian ignorance flames over the area
All of the forementioned id we maintain a Democratic Government and the GOP and Dictator Trump are imprisoned
Free Healthcare, Lawn Care, Garbage and Recycling pick up, snow removal, excellent roads all paved regularly, mass transportation and rail service, supplemental income
The Formation, Stories about some of the meetings on the Local NBC, CBS and ABC Affiliate News Stories.
Hopefully the erasing of the GOP Gerrymandering as they can only win by cheating.
A GOP and Far Right Exploitation as Critical Race Theory is not taught in US Public Schools as approved Curriculum and has only been taught in a College Level Law Course. It has been used to motivate the Conservatives and Far Righters with Fear that something is being brought to light on their immoral actions and religious bigotry.
they are communist ppl, liars and America haters
TRANSPORTATION TRASH REMOVAL COMMUNITY CENTERS
City council and the mayor in Saline do not the best interest of the city at heart. They have no vision and do not understand infrastructure nor how to properly build up a successful downtown area.
disaster relief, universal health care, student loan forgiveness, continued unemployment benefits
disaster relief, universal health care, student loan forgiveness, continued unemployment benefits, child care costs covered, free education, housing for the unhoused.
An intellectual movement based on the theory that race is a social construct design to exploit people of color in America.
That the united states and its legal system is inherently racist.
No COVID-19 required vaccine or vaccine passport
Trash removal, community center, senior center, utilities
Disaster relief, Medicare, social security
Disaster relief, Medicare, social security, housing for homeless veterans, law and order, regulating media, border protection, national security.
That the Independent people on the commission are not so Independent.
Citizen's voices are generally heard but not acted on.
CRT views Americans as fundamentally racist when the exact opposite is true. There is no systemic racism in America. Also, CRT wants people of every age to view every social interaction and person in terms of race.
based on race people are treated differently
military protection, Trash pick up, law enforcement.
They are working on getting it on the ballot again.
A lot of stuff was codified to prevent European style democracy and keep as a republic so that the rights of minorities are protected and not subject to mob rule.
Lobbyist have all the power behind the scenes.
leftist tilt despite the will of the people.
White people are responsible for all the world's problems and white people are all bad. It in of it's self is racist.
That the oppressed minorities from centuries ago is an excuse to be lazy and take stuff from evil white people now who had nothing to do with it. It created a culture that is impossible for the ancestors to overcome in their little minds. It is Marxism 101.
Trash removal, education, community centers, roads
disaster relief, social insurance, retirement insurance, transportation, parks and recreation
Low- or no-cost child care, education, paid leave for parents of new children, disaster relief, unemployment insurance, retirement insurance, single payer health care
I don't foresee myself becoming involved in a necessarily impactful way re: this commission.
A framework taught in advanced college-level courses pertaining to race, racism, etc.
How race has affected and permeated all aspects of the lives of different groups over time
it studies the impact of race on society i guess
Trash removal, transportation, community centers, education, libraries, parks and recreation
Parks and recreation, disaster relief, retirement insurance
That it should create unity among people, not division.
I don't know what it means, therefore I can't define it.
Free collage, universal Healthcare, infrastructure, taking care of the disadvantaged
I am hoping that this will eliminate germandering
How race determines how you will be treated by others
Illegal immigration importing people into small MI towns, use federal funds on infrastructure-WITH A BALANCED BUDGET, allow local communities to decide school policies, enforce prolife laws, stop prosecuting based on religion
Trash, recycle, parks, roads, lake exotic weed control, police, Sheriff, education, licensing, variety of community events,
Should only provide protection from without or within, minimal business interference, my social security and Medicare funds given back to me
Constitutional guarantees only. States need to have more control. DC has really overstepped! Forced insurance, paying people more to not work, threatening churches, forcing tax dollars to fund abortion, arming and negotiating with the Taliban should NEVER take place.
The commission is very ill informed. They need to hire professionals, the input from professionals is more likely to be partisan, in my county-a “professional group is attempting to divide my township into 3 different areas-can only assume their goal is to turn Livingston County blue, like it’s neighbors, attorneys at some of the local meetings knew less than some of those making comments. Those traveling statewide, to present the whole package, in the beginning, to organizations couldn’t answer most of our questions! Paid circulators got this on the ballot, GOTV efforts from out of state interest groups paid off. Who doesn’t support “fair”-a great talking point to get this passed except anything but in practice.
See prior comments! Not fair and naive to think 4 from each party and 5 “independents” with professional groups assisting, will not be influenced by said groups. Those 13 will be likely to rubber stamp approval to get it done with.
As much as my life’s work has been believing that every voice matters, the growing unresolved issues from the 2020 election, in Michigan, showed me different! It’s not who gets out the vote, but who counts the votes, that matters! Recounts are worthless, chain of custody ( lack of with mail in ballots in my very conservative area) was ignored and most evidence not even examined in the courts mean redistricting is a sham.
One less congressional district due to people fleeing MI
Knowingly or not, if one is white, they are racist and all people of color are impacted even if they disagree. Because a small proportion of American businesses and founding fathers participated in slavery, all whites owe colored and colored will never have the same opportunities based solely on skin color. I am white and most of my colored cousins disagree with CRT
New districts that don't benefit Republicans
Learning how race shaped the United states
Covid 19 and all new strains people are careless no masks and stores stopped sanitizing there farts no hand sanitizer in stores or wipes 4 ur oneself. Money
Women's rights. Voting allowed 4 all no matter sex race gender ect.
Dnt trust government. evey level I dnt trust women or men none but immediate family
Trash removal Community Centers roads education
Disaster relief at there convince while hundreds of people are already dead perfect example Katrina. Trump only helped Texas he is a asshole. And if he takes power were all screwed unless u have millions and kiss his ass
No body wants to work. They want government money.
Affordable health care and prescription costs
cheap prescriptions, AFFORDABLE health care
I believe it will be compromised. money will change hands and things will get worse.
telling minority students they are victims and white students they are oppressing others by simply existing.
capable of all of the above, just not willing
Just know that it was on the last ballot, Thought it passed and then was blocked?
the way we have done it in the past is not fair
the reasoning behind how we feel about race and how we have dealt with it through the years and how it impacts today
water, trash removal, utilities, internet
not needed they create more racial problems and tenison
It’s an overblown bureaucracy. Can hardly do anything at all. If you want it screwed up beyond comprehension, turn it over to any government agency. The best run department, at least until January 20, 2021, was the defense department.
Government should only be involved in infrastructure, like roads and such, protecting the people, and national defense.
I have heard, and what I’ve heard, I do not believe. Independent? Sure.
I simply do not believe there are four Democrats, Republicans, and four independents. It will be 12 liberals.
I do not trust them. This effort was funded by Eric Holder. Need I say more?
Divide the races. Caucasians are responsible for all the wrongs of mankind.
Protecting the rights in the constitution
Redistributing based on population distribution and not voting record
The theory that our society is built in racism and white peoples have an inherent advantage and others have disadvantages. The way to fix this is to be racially equitable
Whiteness, systemic racism, reparations, privelege.
it would be nice if they (the village) could do a village wide pick up
none - the federal government does a poor job at managing things now and I don't want them involved in any more things
other than social security that would be the only thing that I feel the government should provide for
I feel that in the end the redistricting will only benefit certain political parties or party and not assist pan out as the plan was intended to do
I feel that once they have their maps done and their decisions made - it's a formality letting in the public know about the maps
I don't expect any change to come from this Commission
never heard of it till now so I cannot answer this question
The problem is not enough jobs in my community most of the jobs are in another city.
Raising the minimum wage to a living wage so you don't have to work two jobs.
They pickup the trash already, they should give internet free and fix the roads.
They should fix up more parks and community centers for the kids.
They could help small businesses to raise employee wages to $15 an hour.
Because it is equal no one can over rule anyone else. It is a bipartisan committee so it is all equally voted on.
That the redistricting will be equal and fair.
CRT is about telling the truth about slavery and the affects it has on America especially black people.
The racism systematically put in place keep one race a head of another.
dividing up voting districts so they are more fair
Food lot of people need food with a large family. Need healthcare and transportation to go Doctor or go shopping
It's. Not only race it's white killing whites and blacks killing blackes. It's a bad world out there
Amending Elliot-Larsen to include the LGBT community
education, utilities, transportation, trash removal
disaster relief, social insurance, transportation, parks & rec,
Universal health care, universal education, pre-school, social security, food assistance, veteran's services, environmental protection, infrastructure, arts & culture, universal voting protections, nondiscrimination protections, veteran's services.
local input gathering sessions, planning/mapping meetings, that they are considering hiring a Detroit law firm that has a history of favoring a continuation of gerrymandering to benefit Republicans, that the COmmission Chair has missed more than half of the meetings, that the decision has been made to focus on maps and not regions - State Senate then Congressional districts, then State House districts. That final maps may not be voted on until December, 2021
Michigan is heavily gerrymandered by Republicans in order to maintain power without receiving the popular vote to support that. The Commission will hopefully create fair districts.
Educating (at appropriate age levels) all citizens (not just students) about our nation's true history of race relations, discrimination, inequality, injustice, non-inclusion
That racial, religious, cultural, heritage-based, gender-sexual orientation prejudice, inequality, and discrimination go much deeper in our nation's history than we are taught.
Looking honestly about origins of racial biased and how they continue in modern society
Racism, bias, systematic discrimination, violence, genocide
Trash removal, education, community centers.
Parks and rec, retirement insurance, disaster relief.
Ones that benefit the populace in a fair way.
I don't think it would do enough to have an impact.
Transportation, disaster relief, free healthcare, education, community support
I don't believe that my voice or thoughts would be taken into consideration.
Allowing all citizens of Michigan an equal chance to vote.
Critical race theory reflects the fact that the systems in America are based upon systemic racism that is embedded in the systems that exist within our society that result in marginalized communities not having equal opportunities.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, rental assistance
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks, and recreation
Just the thought of wanting to change it
The ones deciding will make all the changes
I think they could provide all of them if they just raise taxes a little more but that will not happen because people think taxes are already too high now.
All of them but it will not happen because people do not want to pay more taxes.
Trash removal, available and clean Parks
Healthcare, social security and/or retirement accounts, 8 housing for those at poverty level, affordable transportation, training for trades & life skills in all schools, credit & money management classes for all elementary & junior high students, paid college
I do not think I will be involved enough to make any big differences
I hope it gives way for the best candidates to win office positions vs. those who win by "working the system".
I'm not sure. I have never heard that before
Trash Removal, Utilities, Internet, Transportation
Disaster Relief, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Police, Fire and Rescue Services
Health care, Police, Fire and Rescue Services, Utility Services, Transportation, Social Security
Control is by the citizens and not by any political party
Dealing with covid and ant vaxxers/maskers
tRASH REMVOAL, ROAD MAINTENCE. utilities.
I’ve seen a description about this bill and I voted on it.
They will establish gerrymandering districts
Reduce the number of elected Republicans
They probably aren’t willing to provide much social services, but I believe they could easily provide all of the above, and likely more. Trash removal, recycling, community centers, education, transportation, utilities, roads, internet, water treatment, and more.
They don’t seem willing, but they are perfectly capable of providing Medicare for all, guaranteed income, affordable or free education, free housing, free utilities, food stamps for all, disaster relief, parks and recreation, transportation, etc
Medicare for all, including dental, optical, and mental health services, and including pets, free housing, widespread public transportation, guaranteed income, free rehab services, free college educations, food stamps for all, quality water treatment, free internet for all, free electricity for all
If I’m not on the committee, how would I make an impact?
To stop gerrymandering and unfair voter restriction
The discussion about how racism is ingrained into the legal system and social systems
How disadvantaged people of color are to getting jobs, or being approved for anything, and how they’re judged in society.
Universal healthcare, internet for everyone, 14 years of education, social security, safe roads and bridges
Unless the website has a form for me to object or approve of proposed lines, I doubt the commission will actually listen to feedback.
The long history of policy making that is designed to oppress the minorites in this country, from forcing tribes onto reservations to redlining housing.
unemployment - people need to get back to work!
I want the government to secure our borders, have a strong military to protect us, and to stay the heck out of my personal life.
I have not seen what they have come up with yet.
Assigning blame to white kids and painting blacks as oppressed. Anything that defines people by the color of their skin is racist.
White privilege, white guilt, black oppression
Retirement for all better health insurance better at listening to the people
Unemployment and a total lack of law enforcement because they simply won't deal with the widespread fraud people are facing.
Focus needs to be put on the derelict law enforcement
They continue to support rogue law enforcement. My police department doesn't enforce laws, and if you need law enforcement, they claim they don't have the time or resources to do their job. They don't even know the law, and they don't enforce court orders.
They aren't willing to do anything for the tax payers. They do, however, protect the interests of their wealthy donors. The people who bear the brunt of the expenses receive the least representation.
All of the above as well health care. No one should be bankrupted because of medical expenses.
Clean water, good roads, good schools, trash removal, recycling centers, good hospitals, medical coverage, housing assistance, food assistance, day care, salary mandates.
That there are already complications because the Republican members claim that it is all rigged.
I am hoping it will diminish gerrymandering that was made by the Republicans when they had absolute power in Michigan.
No one actually listens to their constituents in Michigan. You can communicate with your representatives, and they just ignore your concerns because you aren't wealthy or connected. The only time you hear from them is when they want you to donate money to their campaigns or they want your votes.
Teaching about how racism has been happening for the entire existence of our nation and why it is so wrong.
How racism has diminished our strength as a nation.
Close the Borders ,Build the wall, Keep AMERICA Safe.
Just that they were selecting commission memners
Because Republicans use districts to skew numbers so that they can win elections
Because I care but don’t have time to actively participate in person
Telling the truth about our history as it relates to people of color.
trash pickup, education, transportation, roads, community centers, senior centers, parks
prior discrimination affects us present-day
Stop being corrupt and actually do their job
Housing, food and medical assistance to lower income families
It is a divisive tool to brainwash our children that whites are bad, blacks, Hispanics etc are oppressed
To judge people based on the color of their skin. To hate other races and if you are white you should be ashamed of your race
The trash removal system is pretty good here and I think we would be able to have county-wide free internet access
Disaster relief and stimulating the economy
I don't see how I can do anything to change this organization
More fair outcomes in local and state elections
The theory that all the dynamics of slavery have an existence in today's world through policies and interactions between groups
White people are oppressors and poc are oppressed
Working together for the betterment of the State
Trash Removal, Transportation, Police, Fire and EMS
National Defense, Keeping businesses in check making they are not doing things that harms the people, ecosystem or the country.
The districts is be being drawn by the citizen instead of politicians
That no District favors one party over the other.
Hidden charges like facilities charges from hospital bills
Trash removal, street cleaning, leaf pick up, roads, sidewalk, greenery on city streets, sewage, water
Disaster relief, roads, bridges, waste management, national parks conservation, social security, health care for all, paternity care supplement and rememburstment for time off, transportation, international bridges and tunnels
Paternity supplementation, health care for all, free education for all levels of education until doctorate level, forgiveness of student loans, universal basic income, food stamps for all,
My husband was sent a letter asking him to apply to be one of the citizens
Because Michigan is EXTREMELY gerrymandered and our state is mostly run by republicans because of it
More voices for people who have been silenced
Parks, disaster relief, health insurance, pensions, interstate travel
Health cost sharing, disaster relief, education, job training, workplace regulation
I remember voting for its creation. Within the last few weeks, I read that the commission has been working and either has presented or is close to finishing its map
I think this process is more democratic than the previous method of drawing districts.
My participation has been only as an observer; I can't make a change without contact
No more gerrymandered districts, aka increased Democratic representation in SE Michigan
An academic theory from the social sciences about racial relations
all the services that the goverment has to offer as of today are plenty ad on more is needed, they just need to inforce the ones they have
that they are in the process of redefineing the lines
it's bull shit to not teach the youth that slavery did not happen
I'm fairly certain that my local government has to contract from outside sources and the county for all of the above
the federal government as a whole is an unwilling provider of all of the above
ideally the government should enforce protection of resources to ensure long-term stability (climate protection), protect its citizens from entities larger than a single citizen (including criminalizing war profiteering and wage theft), and provide to all citizens basic utilities required to access the job market (food, water, housing, healthcare, electricity, education, internet, public transportation). these are all evidence-based feed-forward loops that do not require advanced degrees to understand the benefits of.
I have heard from other sources everything stated by the survey, but I have seen absolutely zero news coverage about it.
Redistricting is an essential idea, but our Republican-controlled government will actively attempt to prevent it, and our supposedly Democratic representatives will either sit back and let it happen or be hamstrung by Republicans and their Democratic allies.
I expect no change. I expect no coverage in the news, I expect no attempt by public offices to promote it, I expect it to be a waste of taxpayer money, I expect it to be an intentional redirection of citizen energy into useless and dead ends so that the people in power stay that way.
it's essentially a graduate degree program. claiming that it's taught to gradeschoolers is akin to saying that because life science is taught to them, they are learning how to use CRISPR technology.
pretty sure that it's the concept of implicit racial biases written into law, but i'm not sure if it also covers racial biases written explicitly into law, and also the evidence-based fallout of that.
Infrastructure for internet. High speed railway, bridges dams
Clean water, clean air, housing for every person
All people have access to voting without heavy handed Republicans making sure they remain in control
It shows how racism is in every thing we do. How blacks have been systematically removed from society
Voting discrimination, housing discrimination, job discrimination created this society
Nothing Republicans don't believe in public services
Healthcare, education, regulation of media companies, child care, universal basic income
Because most of michigan government is run by Republicans, and if we let them puck their voters democracy dies
Make it so its closer to one person one vote
Something taught to law students, that explains how our country has and still does have racist laws and policies on the books and how it has affected minorities
That our countries laws have had a negative affect on minorities
policing / lack of preventative crime prevention
we have trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, libraries, and schools, we should be able to add citywide wifi.
transportation, parks & rec, disaster relief
I applied to be on it. I was selected as an alternate if someone couldn't make the meetings. I also filled out their questionnaire that asked what district I thought my neighborhood/community should be a part of/how they should re-allocate the communities.
it's necessary to redraw the districts that have been chopped up to benefit republican candidates over the needs of the populations
more equitable presentation for the populations in the new districts
it's the study of the laws that have created racial inequity vs what the media/textbooks present
that the verbal history/laws of racism doesn't match the actual history/laws of racism
Internet, utilities, roads, transportation, trash and yard debris,
I don't think my communication will actually be heard.
Trash removal, community centers, roads, education
Education up to associate's and beginning at 3 years old, financial assistance for families
I heard about the fact that it was random people.
I don't think me visiting a website to read will have an impact.
Critical race theory teaches that racism has existed forever and greatly impacted our nation from the very beginning.
That racism is inherent; it is in all of us.
People not wanting their children to wear masks and not wanting to get virus shot
Making the virus mandatory masks mandatory the shot
Every body should have health care and free college education And serve two years of military service
Making it more fair not favoring one party over the other
GOP had it set up that they would win and control goverment
That blacks are at fault for their place in life
Healthcare, internet and utilities, Food assistance, public transit
A graduate school level concept regarding race
A lot of hidden racism in this town. They never had a good plan after the base shutdown.
Trash removal, community center, buses, roads, education, trash removal, snow removal, street sweeper.
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, parks, recreational activities, health insurance, SNAP
Universal healthcare, universal college, disease study and treatment/cures, allow people with backgrounds work and go to higher education.
To have more money and resources for the communities.
Another lockdown because of the delta variant and support for unemployment/homeless
Free healthcare, recycling programs, free college education, eco/green energy, more support for small businesses and less large corporations, improved infrastructure, raised minimum wage, end gerrymandering, stricter gun laws, defund the police, incentive for green jobs/education, focus on climate change, paid maternity leave, more access to reproductive health resources, more support for under/unemployed and homeless, more housing, resources, and employment for homeless population, more accessible cheap, fresh, and healthier food for communities in food deserts, clean water (especially for Flint), plastic grocery bag ban, enforcement for corporations to be more eco-friendly with production/packaging and transparency about services/products
Removes the ability for the GOP to gerrymander it
Break the GOP gerrymander that allows them to hold the legislature despite losing the popular vote
A high-level legal perspective that examines the racial impacts of laws and institution and how that affects people differently along racial lines.
That laws and institutions can have racial biases built into them even if it wasn't there intention and we should look for ways to address those problems.
Social security, Medicare, medicaid, disaster relief, parks and rec upkeep
Healthcare, retirement income, free college tuition (tuition forgiveness)
No monetary influence in politics; voice won’t matter
Don’t know that there will be a positive change
Focuses on race and how it relates to power and the current way society is structured (and the resulting inadequacies)
Bussing children, community centers, senior centers, trash removal, snow removal, road repair, schooling.
state parks, medical/,aide to needy people
Free transportation, food, gas housing, utilities.
I read about it when it was introduced on the ballot. Random people would be chosen to be on the board.
For services to be better for all people in the new, as well as, the old districts.
It deals with races that were favored throughout history.
I can’t and don’t want inept teachers trying to explain it.
it is important to have involved election
should provide the most important ones disaster relief
gas for people that need it for the cars that can't afford it
Free health care free education affordable housing
Hopefully fair decisions that work for the citizens of Michigan
It’s people whom work to make all people equal
There are people should be created equal because we are
I will research more but not change things.
Not being political and being open minded to opinions.
I think it's prejudice against white people.
That blacks are held back because of slavery.
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, library
should provide universal healthcare, universal basic pay
Make it easier for me to get the documents I need to get a ID.
Better social security, UI, interest free loans, internet that doesn’t suck or cost a fortune.
Because politicians should not be doing that.
That citizens remake the maps and not politicians who get rich off of us.
I’ve heard it started from law school but it has turn to to more then that with some schools.
I believe each command school are teaching different things.
Junk around homes or trailers that can draw rodents.
People life styles, their never changes.
More care for the elderly and child care
Talking about how bad one race has it. But whites are privileged.
Healthcare is tied to employers, forces ppl to stay in jobs that exploit.
Healthcare, education, college, housing, parks, free and equitable internet, elderly care, early child care.
Just that they were going to do it. Politicians should not pick their voters.
Stop politicians from packing and cracking districts making MI residents votes not have the same weight.
History of race relations in our country that have lead to the inequity that greatly effects the experience of all Americans.
I don't understand what this is asking. It teaches humanism.
Trash removal, internet, roads, utilities
Our local government is totally controlled by Trump Republicans!!
Free education, Medicare for all, a living wage, and NO CANNABIS PROHIBITION!!
It is much more fair than letting the politicians do it!!
THEY NEVER HELPED ANY OF THE PEOPLE IN MIDLAND WHEN THE DAM BROKE
Infatstructure updates to all mostly everything
Elder care that is much much better and higher accountability. Good schools that are safe. Good roads and.nice parks.
That we need to fix our redistricting problem or gerrymandering meandering. Don't let cheaters in.
The mis treatment of certain people based on skin color.
Not enough employees for area businesses
I don't know, I don't really understand the question
Reduce rates for community and public colleges
Teaching about systemic racism and how it's ongoing
We have completely white washed history, it's teaching as it actually was
They are not open to using science to inform decisions. They care too much about appeasing conservative voters instead of protecting residents.
because no matter what people say or do they do what they want
have the wrong ideas of the opposite people
Community centers, public parks/recreation, roads
Disaster relief, unemployment benefits, national parks
Disaster relief, public safety, social "safety net", road & rail infrastructure, environmental protection/regulation, consumer fraud protection/relief, financial/banking regulation, public parks/forests/beaches
Issues with significant number of members absent from meetings, delays/uncertainty regarding timelines for redistricting
I'm glad the state is taking steps to reduce the influence of partisanship on redistricting, and I will give the commission the benefit of the doubt while they are still in the process of this first redistricting cycle.
Personally I trust the commission to produce a fair district map and don't feel I am informed enough about the issues involved to try to sway the districting in any particular direction.
Increased public confidence in the fairness of the new district boundaries.
The idea that disparities in impact across racial lines from seemingly non-racial policies and institutions should be interrogated and redressed in an explicitly race-conscious rather than race-neutral manner.
Intersectionality, white privilege/oppression, racial marginalization, gaslighting
I do not trust anybody in state government.
Keeping Michiganders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
Trash removal, libraries, education, utilities
Disaster relief, healthcare, retirement insurance, social insurance, infrastructure, national security, transportation, parks and recreation, broadband
Healthcare, infrastructure, Social Security, unemployment insurance, broadband, national security, libraries, food stamps
That everyday citizens will have a greater say and politicians seeking reelection will have less.
An examination of the role racism has played in America's history
That racism has played a significant role in American history.
Getting jobs filled and not just give out money from the government
They are paying so many people to stay at home while the other half is suffering working all the time and not enough help. They should be pushing people to help them find a job, not keep them from one.
If they used our tax money properly instead of just making their lives better then they could probably could provide almost all of that
If they weren't so busy worrying about making money for themselves and living the high life, they should be capable of doing all of it like they say in their campaign speeches
Because as long as I get to vote, it doesn't matter how the districts are split up
Maybe make it for so candidates do not have an advantage in certain areas
Trash removal, community center, utilities, education, road repair & maintenance, animal control & rescue, senior services, parks & recreation,
Adequate medical & housing for veterans, meals on wheels for seniors, transportation for handicapped & senior citizens, shelter & care for homeless pets/strays,
I have not heard anything more about it since the proposal was on the ballot. This survey is the first I heard that the State already had 10 public meetings, I had no idea any commissioners had been picked to serve or who they are, I have no idea how or what procedure was used to pick the commissioners. Apparently the State has done a poor job of keeping citizens informed thus far so why would I believe I could or would have any impact when I have heard nothing more about it, nothing in the mail & nothing on the evening or daytime local news channels, Can't have an impact when your in the dark. I have no idea how the commissioners were picked or who they are and based on governments past history I have serious doubts that those that were picked or nominated as commissioners have no connections to any politicians, party or lobbyists
I'm not really expecting any change and assume it will be business as usual
A theory believed by mostly academic liberal activists that America is an irredeemable, inherently racist country, it's laws and legal institutions have been built on racism and structured to maintain inequalities between races. It teaches that either your an oppressor or the oppressed. It's garbage ideology and has no place in our schools.
Your an oppressor or the oppressed. America is an inherently racist country built on a racist system that needs to be destroyed & rebuilt to achiever equality for all. It promotes collective guilt & collective victimization.
trash removal, utilities, transportation ,education. Roads housing and internet is bad.
what are you talking about when you retired YOU have to pay for Medicare that is not free it should be you are on a fixed income. With housing so high , waiting list so long you go broke trying to find a place to live. So better health care for the old with better housing programs. I do not believe they will provide this because they made bad decision with social security.
I am white female how would I make a impact. No one want to hear from me. It would feel like a Karen issue.
maybe it would not be crazy like last time
NOT LEAVING PART OF HISTORY OUT THAT ARE UNCOMABABLE TO TALK ABOUT
Renewable energy, Education, Protection, Disaster Relief, Equality, Justice, and science progression
It is not important to me. I would rather focus my time elsewhere.
critical thinking when it comes to race politics
Disaster services, social security, veterans services, healthcare for ALL, banking oversight, infrastructure funding and leadership, employment training funds, science research and arts funding, departments to monitor health and safety issues in food and manufacturing
Social safety net for housing, medical and mental care, and jobs. Health care for all. Assistance for entrepreneurship of businesses and and technology. Public internet for all. Replace and improve old infrastructure. Water and waste systems, roads and highways, development of old manufacturing areas etc
To provide balance and no advantage to a single party your group
A study of the impact of race in society in all forms; judicial/penal, wealth building and economic opportunities, education, health and family services, etc. Study, learning and discussion to break down barriers and improve quality of life for all races in a equitable way
doing a forensic audit of the 2020 election
trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education and more
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation, etc etc...BUT at this time they're capable of providing but not willing to do so since they are totalitarians running the show and set on installing the 'Great Reset' where we will, according to Klaus Schwab and his World Economic Forum, "own nothing and be happy"
Any goods or services 'beneficial' to society as a whole should be 'available' to everyone, but for me personally I just want the freedom and ability to choose which services/goods I need or desire since I am fiercely independent and prefer small government. Like right now, if people want medical intervention for the covid BS that's their choice, but don't make it mandatory and force it on me
that it's "made up of thirteen Michigan citizens selected through a random application process. Four members affiliate with the Republican Party, four members affiliate with the Democratic Party, and five members are Independent and do not affiliate with either party."
it's a Marxist agenda solely about race and is designed to divide society and indoctrinates students that America is and has always been a racist country, that all of our institutions are designed by white supremacists and that all white people are bad and are racist
it depends on what news source i listen to. some say it is bad and some say it is good.
showing that the white race is evil and oppressive
that the white race is the oppressor and the people of color are the oppressed
Treating all Michigan citizens the same as far as policing, insurance rates all children are getting same education,etc
community center, library, police, fire, education, roads
I think it removes possible corruption that tilts areas to favor a certain side
I will pay attention but not sure how i would affect anything
Trash and recycling pick up, road and street repairs, education services, local transportation, sewer maintenance, animal control, police and fire services and senior centers.
Basic education, military, highway maintenance, national park system, prison system, minimal retirement insurance, disaster relief.
Everything I just mentioned, plus free quality health care for all, free university education (if you qualify), a more comprehensive SSI program.
It might help to prevent the bloody Republicans from assuming complete and absolute control of every facet of the US government.
Because you can't reason with the unreasonable and you can't fight stupid, eventually, the Trumpers are going to win. So why bother.
An attempt to teach the actual history of this country, not the one that the flag wavers believe in.
Trash removal, snow removal, transportation, roads
Universal health care, disaster relief, social programs
The theory that everything in government and society is racially profiled to work at a disadvantage toward people of color.
my voice as an ordinary citizen will make no difference.
lots of things as long as they keep making us pay more taxes
it is the government, they do what they want to
a way to change and slant history ,, to their way of thinking. A change that should never happen. the idiots now have a podium,, thanks to technology
eliminate the truth, to a idiots , way of thinking
shortage of workers in many businesses that's hurting businesses and at times closing them.
getting people back to their jobs because of the unemployments benefits that were and in some case still are being doled out as well as the pandemic that is spreading like wild fires.
trash removal, utilities, community center, education, internet, roads
any relief needed that is caused by an act of God that insurance companies don't or won't cover
it would curtail all the gerrymandering and hopefully work in favor of being fair to everyone and not play in favor of one party one way or another
keeping it from playing in favor of one side over the other
It is just another way for democrats to scam the system
I don't have any trust in any of these organizations
Democrats will rig the process in their favor
Freedom from vaccine mandates and the labor shortage
Trash/recycling, internet, education, community centera
we have roads but we need some public transportation and a recycle center and internet
health care for all and social security for those who qualify. there also needs to be public transportation for those in rural areas
I think it would make the elections more fair
"willing" and "capable" are two very different things. I think the federal government is capable of doing all of the above listed things. But whether they're willing to do them is a completely different thing. During Trump's administration, we lost funding to parks and rec, to transport and social programs, to disaster relief. So I think Republicans are capable, but not willing to do these things. I think Democrats are capable and much more willing to do these things.
healthcare, education through university, help with immigration and documentation status, child care
I don't think my looking at a website will make an impact. I didn't even know there was a website for this - if it's interactive in some way or invites comments/questions, maybe I could have an impact...?
in a very basic way, it's teaching about race and racism and how they've contributed to differences in equity among races in our society
Rising prices of everything but income is not increasing
Roads, water, elections, fire people, police, taxes, schools, parks, events, farmers market
Social security, medicare, immigration, courts, funding things
Universal healthcare w/ no cost at service, public schools including university, rail service everywhere, regulations on companies for environment and labor concerns, paid leave for sickness and childbirth, mandatory paid vacation regulations.
Saw flyers about joining it. Looks like a good idea.
Gives the people a say and takes the rules out of the hands of the people playing the games.
Critical race theory is a graduate level social theory that creates a lens through which one can view society showing how race impacts outcomes and opportunities now and historically.
That racism has a pervasive affect historically and currently.
Redistricting is now out of the legislatures hand
It takes slimy partisans out of the process and it should be much fairer
Because I don't plan to go beyond a cursory look
It's a post graduate subject that looks at how race works and it's influences in society
Expanding public transportation throughout the entire state
My voice does not count for these things, I am nothing but a peasant.
Teachings on how racial inequality has been integrated into modern society in different ways.
Lies from the government and unlawful orders
COVID and getting people to take it seriously
They could provide all of those services, trash, utilities, roads, internet and education.
The federal government should be responsible for relief, social security, retirement, parks.
Ensure that all people have a living wage, access to abortion, all people should have enough food on their tables, jobs, access to healthcare that they don't have to pay for.
I feel that I don't know enough about it still to make informed decisions.
Hopefully it will make voting more reasonable and that certain areas will get more attention or have more roads taken care of, people taken care of, etc.
A body of people who work toward challenging the way that race and racial justice is run in the country.
Not entirely sure, but it should be teaching how race plays a role in injustice and how it is used in this country and has been for decades.
Over reach, unConstitutional policies, laws and mandates, over spending, open borders, CRT, abortion, haters & liars holding office.
Everything government get involved with becomes a bloated, oftentimes criminal, misuse of taxpayer money.
Only what is spelled out in the Constitution as written.
Teaching that skin color is the determining factor in their success, pitting children against each other based on skin color. Illegal indoctrination.
making sure voting procedures are honest
trash removal, community centers , road repair
social security, Medicare and Medicaid , help for disabled and homeless. Help after bad storms
I'm sure who ever is in power at the time will make sure people on there are who they want
Democrats will work very hard to make sure they can redistrict to suit them
Positive michigan service life for american citizae
Michigan indepentent citizen redistricing commission
Education; library; community center; civics
Healthcare; roads/ highways; environment; social security; security; pandemic relief
Healthcare; social security; post office; healthcare infrastructure (roads and broadband)
Need to eliminate gerrymandering and allow each vote to count
History of systemic racism in the history and government of USA
stopping the governor from locking us down again
Roads and bridges, military, unemployment, ss,
Because I think anything I might say would be blown off by the people running it
A racist way to tell white kids there bad. How they are responsible for the black population killing each other ect ect ect
Job training, Elder Care, improvements on Medicare and Medicaid
It takes the power out of the legislature's hands and puts it into the people's hands
Meat district King that is fair and not biased to one party or the other
trash removal, roads, internet, transportation, police
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, parks and recreation, national security
if they can be fair the voting will be fair
it is NOT fact but a biased theory without references in fact.
That there is advantage because of race so it takes the individual performance, enthusiasm or determination away from many.
Trash removal, community centers, transportation, roads, education
Disaster relief, parks and recreation, transportation
Health insurance, social security increases,
Picking certain races of color to attack
Brainwashing students into believing that minority races have and are being discriminated against by whites.
making Michigan a Constitutional Carry state
protection and more money for social security
because being able to draw districts is one of the perks of winning elections. Elections have consequences.
teaches white kids that they are oppressors and black kids that they are victims
that we are still racist, we have corrected that, there is no systemic racism
Better roads, more jobs, affordable housing, affordable health insurance
A lot of people will no doubt only let their voices be heard and not care about someone elses
Restaurants are closing earlier because of not enough employees.
Roads, our power grid and leaders should work better together.
Disaster relief, food for the hungry, parks and recreation, senior help and centers.
Help for the homeless and low income people in need of food and shelter. Provide for our own Country and no other countries, we here in America are in serious need ourselves.
I have no plans of getting involved in this matter, I will just follow on the information given.
I don't know, I don't have much of an understanding about this project.
trash removal, community centers, water, fire department, police, election, education, parks, snow plowing, tree trimming
disaster relief, fbi, military, limited health care, roads, judiciary, national parks, military, social security
free health care, free education, high speed rail, ubi, roads
I don't know how they would take my suggestions
Accurate teaching about the history of race in this country
High speed rail, better roads and bridges, better sewer systems,
I have seen that they have had some public meetings regarding redistricting. I also know that they have missed a few deadlines
It has been a good mixture of people and the meetings have been, for the most part, orderly.
Because I really don't have anything to add at this time
Communities are similar interests band together
Teaching how certain policies and Lawrence effect minorities
people not getting along with or knowing each other
I think the current local government is wiling to provide transportation and roads
If government get involved it would still be messed 6
People won't work because the politicans are rewarding them to stay home
Keep a tighter watch on who they pay people out of social security funds
Vaccine requirements and people losing their jobs from it
Make our votes in the country count over the big cities
Making all Michigan votes count. Not just those in the cities
Explaining that our country is fundamentally resist in all aspects of law and function and all white people are racist
Providing extra assistance to families that can not afford food once the EBT Emergency fund lowers.
Trash Removal, Roads, Some Public Transportation, Education
Retirement Insurance, Disaster Relief, Social Insurance, Parks and Recreation, Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income, Social Security, Medical Insurance, Social Insurance, Retirement Insurance and probably more that I can not think of at the moment.
A group of people that are educated to determine whether the way our country handles race and racism is correct or incorrect.
omitting certain history from being taught in schools. Racist term
Trash and recycling, community center, K-12 and community college some transportation
They are capable and should be willing to provide more services for the people than they're doing. This "Socialism" is bad myth.' For starters the budget and stimulus to get the country moving again. Democrats need to get this done while they have the opportunity. I am a Christian and believe in helping the least of these.
We should have a safety net to prevent people suffering of lack of food, minimum housing, equal access to broadband, healthcare for everyone, minimum paying jobs to afford basic needs for a family, rules and regulations to prevent big businesses taking advantage of our environment, our workers, our medical needs, public schools, and transportation.
Gerrymandering needs to stop. Although I am hesitant to believe it can work in our current political environment, especially with the breakdown of voting rights.
The most important change would be that the majority voted officials are installed to represent the majority of voters.
I do not understand it but am under the impression that it's a conspiracy theory?
I've learned that it's concepts are to provide insights on and repair of racial discrimination.
small businesses being destroyed by gov't
because I don't think they give a shit. They're just going to do whatever they're going to do and we are going to get fucked. As always.
It would take a book to state it, AND YOU FUCKING KNOW THAT. What kind of a bullshit question is this? I know what CRT is, but that you ask this question shows you do not. Fuck your push polling. And fuck you, too.
Segregation, race hate, lower standards for privileged groups, violence and theft are ok. It's all about hate and neo-racism.
Enough services to where no one is going hungry, no none has to live in the street, people can have free education and justice for every single human being.
Having more independent people than both parties seems fair to me
I’ve never heard of the critical race theory
because you can't trust the Republicans to do it fairly
I know it is something taught in law school and is just a catch line to get non lawyers unsettled
Currently the local government in the wider surrounding area offers transportation, roads, community centers, and education free of cost outside of taxes, and trash removal, utilities, and internet are available through the private sector.
I don't know, never pay attention to local government
Erosion of democratic values by Republicans
Strengthening protections against the GOP
trash service, recycling, water, roads, education
all mentioned above, they can do nearly anything
free health care for all, free or super low cost for colleges (at least community colleges), housing help for vulnerable groups
I feel like these things usually favor certain people over others, as often happens (who has more money, influence, etc), even if they say they don't.
teaching of how racism (in our culture and society), has been historically passed down and since the past affects the future, those being discrimated against passes on generationally.
racism passed down, the disadvantages simply because of one's skin color, how it is systematic.
Good trash collection and street cleaning. The cops aren’t terrible assholes. Good schools.
This is a weird question. They provide all the above, not sure if it’s willing and it’s seldom capable.
Education, sanitation, transportation, medical care, old age care, safety.
I’ve heard about it in the news, honestly I don’t remember much. Just that it’s better. Pretty sure we voted on it.
I’m in favor of ending political gerrymandering.
I sincerely hope this ends political Gerrymandering in this state because it’s ridiculous. Areas of the state with teeny populations shouldn’t have more say that densely populated areas. Folks out in the country in this state have no concept of what city life is about.
I don’t know much about it specifically except that its a type of scholarship about systemic racism and it’s effects on society, I don’t know a lot. But I do know that it’s hugely misunderstood in this country.
I don’t know but I THINK it’s about systemic racism in society
I would say it is people not getting vaccinated and refusing to wear masks.
i think when it comes to citizens of detroit or anywhere they will do what they can
i would want them to keep the citizens informed of any changes going on in the city
i think its a race between races to be the first and best
to be nice to the other race and to educate
The 13 in the commision will become power hungry just like politicians
That white people are racist when it is the other way around these days.
Coronavirus and the domino effect that it has had.
Trash Removal, Utilities, Roads, Transportation, Education
Medical Insurance, Social Security, Disaster Relief, Loan Forgiveness
None in addition to what they already provide.
Critical race theory is about race and racism and the societal construction of it (along with institutionalization of racisim).
The concepts taught as they relate to race and racism are about: social, cultural, and legal issues. They teach about how black americans are seond class citizens at the bottom of the tier.
Stopping the covid pressure and division, voter integrity
They find a problem, then come up with a solution that makes no sense, costs way too much money and creates more problems. Seems a lot like legal money laundering.
They could do all of the above, but instead they drag things out and make poor financial decisions never really getting much done.
They are capable of all of these tasks, but too many drag their feet and engage in personal pet projects that are usually no good for the people.
It's not the government's job to provide free college, healthcare, or anything else they don't already provide.
Sounds unbiased and equal. Good that citizens are involved.
Because, they are citizens, there is no majority party, and they are accepting input from the people, I would guess that I wouldn't need to engage and make an impact.
The redistricting will be open and transparent .
The COVID-19 situation has caused The Government to put a Dictator in the White House to cause our encomy,our Constitution to fail.
First let's start Turning to the One Nation that was under God relying on his direction for our Government and so then lets Stop these Vaccine Mandates, Vaccine Pass Ports, Focus on our Constitution and our rights as Americans to live in our freedoms that were given to us.
The local Government is following a Socialist agenda and followed by a Totalitarianism, Communism regime that is coming against us Americans to take our God Giving Rights away and I pray ? that God will intervene and overthrow this agenda.. Our Government has completely turned against all the God given values that he has given to this Country and he is not pleased.If the The United States Government don't repent and Throw this Dictator President OUT OF OFFICE that VIEWED ARE followed by: Communism, Totalitarian, Socialism Agenda then Destruction will be evident..I will never trust anything that this Government has to offer because they are filled with LIES, DECEITFUL GAIN FOR THEMSELVES and HATE, AND FRANKLY AT THIS POINT EVERY THING THE GOVERNMENT IS DOING IS CAUSING MORE AND MORE PAIN AMONGST THEMSELVES,AND DESTROYING AMERICA..ITS SAD DAY IN AMERICA..
That gerrymandering is playing a role in this decision.
To make sure that who ever is elected is fairly elected.
Unemployment and state support provides higher income than working
Make unemployment harder to keep. Get people back to work!
Trash removal, snow removal, road improvements, Education for k-12, power outage support
Disaster relief, social security, Medicare, campgrounds and parks, voting process
Free/lower cost daycare, expand food allowance to those with kids beyond low income requirements, provide more support for middle income housing, stricter unemployment usage
Only that they are looking to alter the districts. Other than that I've never heard of them
Only one voice against a lot. My name is not known so I don't have backing of others. People get aggressive with their opinions, I will not
Redistricting lines will provide better support to communities on a local level, give them stronger voices to what matters for their area. What applies to downstate often does not correlate well to the UP
Minority races require more attention and support to be heard. If we don't help then their race will continue to be heard less and less. Kind of like animal extinction
Keeping tax rates low. Work on reducing gas prices, but thanks to Joe Biden I don’t think that can happen as he’s to busy making foreign countries richer at the cost to Americans.
We need high speed internet in rural country such as mine that doesn’t break your bank account.
I see no benefit in this program for regular citizens of the State of Michigan.
It will favor the liberal view of politics.
No idea except it sounds like liberal propaganda.
Nobody can find people who know how to work
The legislators could let the governor do her job
S. S.,Roads & Repairs, disaster protection, Medicare and Medicad, Military protection, Parks and forests
I applied, but was not picked. As far as I know, so far they have not done any redistricting yet.
Because what we had before was basically a scam.
That political party won't be able to get advantage in the votes to be re-elected
Bullshit blaming living white people for actions dead white people made and telling other races they're victims.
Everything. This country is a dumpster fire waiting to explode. It won't be long now before this whole system falls apart.
Wages and housing costs. And unemployment fraud by the UIA director and workers.
It's actually "never" but that wasn't an option. They continuously make poor decisions. All government officials are there only to make money for themselves they do not give a f*** about their constituents.
Better roads, better education, better jobs, better shopping choices.
Literally all of that and more. They're only job is to make our life better and they don't they should not get any money and they should be made to pay back every dime they've ever gotten from us because they have never done their jobs.
Health care, housing, education, water, food.
No more politicians picking their voters
It's a theory of how race and laws affect each other. Usually only taught in law school at a college level.
I'm not sure but it probably has to do with housing discrimination, job discrimination, and laws that disproportionately affect minorities.
opening the state completely without any virus bs
fed govt is supposed to be a govt for & of the people. not his elitist crap where they think they rule us.
Ive heard that the "independents" are really democrats that listed themselves as independents to get on the counsel. It is a rigged counsel to benefit democrats seeking totalitarian power & to rig future elections in favor of democrats
because it rigged and not a fair representation of the different political parties.
The rigging of districts for democrats to have better chances of winning elections in traditionally conservative areas.
Reverse racism. teaching someone that they should be ashamed of who they are based on the color of their skin to which they have no control over.
Recycling, trash removal, internet, utilities
Tree removal, ticket people who litter and illegally dump, build swimming pools in urban area's, create urban gardens to combat food deserts, make car insurance affordable for people who live in urban area's and prosecute organizations and corporations who practice racist redlining.
The undiluted truth about America's history in relation to slavery, Jim Crow, genocide, the theft of Native peoples land and the Japanese concentration camps.
living wage, transportation, internet, schooling, driver's training (which should be required to drive and free), etc.
I takes power away from legislators who draw voting districts unfairly to benefit their party.
Academic theory around race that looks at the history of racism an its practices and how that affects race conversations and policies today. A form of revisionist history.
Intersectionality, systematic and institutional racism, social constructs, etc.
Roads, Education, Community Centers, water and sewer,
parks, road, sewer and water, Education, Community Centers, Library, police and fire
maintaining a district within the area and people it is suppose to represent
Pathetic attempt to influence people and create more division within our country
that white people have an unfair advantage and the white male even more so, that white people are racist and contribute to racism, it is anti capitalism, opposes freedom of speech, federalism and private property and redistribution of wealth along ethnic lines.
I don't know if it would be any better thatn the other. These indepedent people ha ve views.
basically it says that whites are racist
An attempt to blame white people for everything bad in the world
White people are the worst thing on the face of Earth
Education, roads, sidewalks, business zoning, parks, libraries.
Parks, education, national defense, courts, NASA, roads, immigration law enforcement, and market regulation.
Immigration law enforcement, roads, NASA, schools, libraries, police, courts, college education, national defense, border security.
I am feeling like my political participation in all kinds of things seems to matter less and less every day.
The opinion that race is a social construct instead of something based on biology, and that racially neutral institutions serve to promote the interests of whites in practice.
That race is a social construct instead of something based on biology, and that racially neutral social institutions promote white interests.
Stop controlling our lives with COVID fears
Trash Removal, utilities, transportation, roads
It should be minimal. Keep us free. Protect us from foreign invasion. Adhere to the Constitution.
Not much. I've just seen stories that they are working on redistricting.
I'm cautiously optimistic. At worst, things can't get any worse. At best, things will be more neutral.
It says that the most important thing is race. Not environment, not behavior or values. A member of a "minoritized racial group" is a victim of a system that doesn't want you to succeed. They also claim a member of a privileged group is an oppressor.
I just said that in response to the last question.
I live in a very small, rural village. We see little to no government impact in our lives
Scholars that examine racial inequality/justice
Critical race theory is the idea that racism is embedded in legal systems and policies.
Disaster relief, relief for health care workers,
Better and less expensive healthcare Free/low cost education More help for homeless
Trash removal, recycling, i.mprove roads, electric charging stations
Improve roads, charging stations, bridge repair, internet expansion
That it passed and gives power to the people to redraw
Sick and tired of politicians benefiting themselves
Theory that blacks are discriminated against in all facets of society and its accurate
Capable of - ALL public services; Willing - little to none
A more fair approach to a failing system
A movement and legal analysis that frames the idea that race is not a natural, biologically grounded feature of physically distinct subgroups of human beings but a socially constructed (culturally invented) category that is used to oppress and exploit people of color.
Social, economic, and political inequalities between whites and nonwhites
Most of the city and county vote straight ticket Republican so Republican office holders, especially at the city level, never have to worry about being held accountable since they can beat primary challenges are name recognition alone
Health Care, Social Security, social welfare programs for those in poverty, quality education through a college degree
It is underway and they are proposing new districts
Understanding how race and racism have had a impact on our social, political, and historical institutions, shaping many interactions to this day
getting people back to work and supply chain opening
roads, bridges, military, national parks, social security and insurance for ages and disabled
I know someone had to drop out. I wanted to apply buy didn' t hear about the deadline until it was too late
One of 9 million voices, Any comment I make will likely not be seen by whatever intern goes through them and if lucky enough to be seen, the chances are better that I'll win the lotto then a question or comment making it to the committee
taking out of the hands of the parties and making it right and fair
the original version, the version now being presented or the the way the media is trying to downplay it's real meaning and intent? I believe we should discuss the wrongs we have done as a country, we need to learn from them. I don't believe that we should tell kids of color that they system is against them and they have no chance. People's success in life is mainly up to them. To blame some white guy who's ancestors may or may not have been here 200 years ago or to blame you place in life on something that happened to your family generations ago is debilitation. it creates a divide in the races and it actually further enslaves people of color as now they have to look for their "saviors" to bail them out rather than themselves
everybody that is white is racist, they only have what they have because of their racism, everybody not white doesn't have a chance. Now pay the people who tell you this crap a lot of money
They are holding meetings around the State of Michigan.
I do not think they will really be independent. It will favor large metropolitan areas. Smaller communities will not be as well represented as their elected official .
Make sure that the citizens are properly represented where they live. Metropolitan areas should not overwhelm the smaller communities.
People of color have been discriminated against by the white race. Equity is used in place of equality.
I think my local government has been good about trash removal, the transportation the roads are not in good shape, on the Internet is good, the educational system could be improved.
I think the federal government is good and providing disaster relief ,ObamaCare health insurance, and it provides good Parks and recreation air traffic is good trains are good
I think the government up and got into services that's needed the transportation the universal health system Medicare Medicaid social security I can't think of anything else
I heard that it was a commission and that it is going to be doing the redistricting for Michigan soon
Because I think the input that I would give would not be sufficient to make an impact
Teaching about the racial issues that we have here in America
The concept of slavery the concept of how it wasn't right and the effects of slavery
I am not sure I understand this question. Willing and capable but don’t? Willing and capable but do? health care and free college and early childhood education, child care, infrastructure
Health care, child care, education of all ages, basic income, infrastructure better public transportation.
They are having a tough time completing the work
I hope it will make the districts less gerrymandered. More fair to all citizens
I am not sure I will have anything important to say. If I do I will and maybe it will have an impact.
Systemic racism in our laws, schools and health care have kept people of color at a disadvantage.
Seems to be only police(ing) and fire fighter and education.
They do a fairly well job of what they are doing now.
I can't think of any that I need or others could use. One thing might be some way that single mothers or couples that can't work because of baby care is provided or paid for by the federal govt.
That the Republicans want to block them from doing anything.
Because someone has to make it more fair for people to run for office other than just Republicans (that made the boundaries easier for their party to win the contest.
That voting districts are fair to all regardless of party affiliation.
I can't because I've never heard of this. I read a lot so I'm surprised I missed this.
All of them except social insurance I'll give that a maybe.
disaster, national security, social security and public infrastructure, including internet availability.
Mostly that the Republicans are against it basically for partisan reasons
That the new districts are fair, and not gerrymandered.
It is about teaching our history as it was and not as you want it to be. Most importantly, not revisionist or partisan.
Have not delved that deeply in it's concepts, as of yet, mainly because of preoccupation with the pandemic, but I've mostly only heard Republican lies about it.
I applied to be in the drawing but was not selected
I'm not going to add any input, I'm trusting the team to do their job correctly
will not have weird borders that pander to one specific group
Teaches that the most important thing about you is your race, not your character. It says all white people are racist and all blacks are oppressed.
Whites are born racist and blacks are born oppressed. It segregates us more than ever before.
100% transition to Green Renewable Energy
Capability: Internet, roads, tuition-free community college, trash removal, enforcing environmental regulations
Capabilities: Single-payer/universal healthcare, Green New Deal to revolutionize outdated infrastructure, Declare the Climate Crisis as a national emergency
Green New Deal, Medicare For All, Tuition-Free public college
I voted in favor of it in 2018. It gives power to people in the state instead of politicians who actively gerrymander their districts.
It is a good step to prevent gerrymandering of districts.
Transparency and explanation to citizens for the drawing of district lines. I also expect everybody on the Commission to disclose if they have any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could possibly influence their actions and/or decisions
In a nutshell, it explains how the founding and building of countries like the US was done so through colonization, slavery, discrimination, and segregation. It then relates that history to modern day injustices that usually benefits people of a white, Eurocentric descent, while hurting and exploiting racial/ethnic minorities.
Free medical, permanet shelter, decent health care, adequet shelter for the homeless
The system before was unfair, and the electorial votes were unfairly distributed. A fairer share is given with the new system
That the people will deceide in the process, not as it was in gerrymandering
Defining who are racits, and who has privlege Also those who deserve reperations and diversityin schools just naming a few.
I am not overly sure, however I know there are some who are against it being openly taught in school and frown upon when it should be transparent
rash removal. water and sewer infrastructure, public safety services,recreational activities
food and shelter for truly disable indivisuals
skewing the truth with political agendas
white privelage and whites are evil to those of color.
health care, help with college tuition/debt
Voting Rights- Prop 2 that we voted for and the Republicans are trying to mess with.
Voted for it in 2018, have not heard much about it since. Have heard that the Republican state legislature is trying to mess with it.
Voters should choose their politicians, politicians should not be able to choose their voters by gerrymandering their districts.
How racism throughout American history has affected social, economic and legal issues and put certain groups of people at a severe disadvantage.
Change in demographics and election apathy
Funding schools, infrastructure, and healthcare
Trash removal. Public Safety, library access
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, healthcare, funding for city services, infrastructure repair, internet services.
Safety net for senior citizens, equitable educational funding for all students, universal healthcare, equitable access to good paying jobs.
I’ve actually been involved with the process through public hearings and In submitting my own map for redistricting.
The demolition of gerrymandered districts.
Should be about analyzing historical data that has shaped the history and the culture of our society.
Should be critical thinking skills and understanding all aspects of American History beginning with the colonization of the country by Europeans and the desecration of Native tribes.
Trash and water, education, roads, internet
City wide internet, better education, basic income, better social services
That no particular party will have an unfair advantage.
Provide for all people anything that they need
No political party can take unfair advantage
Racism is aspect in which one race is disadvantaged
Getting and keeping covid under control.
Animal control should be provided to each city in the State.
Government should provide garbage removal, snow removal, road repairs, sidewalk repairs etc
Governmental issues once decided are seldom changeable.
I just told you I don't know what crt is.
upgrading school buildings and standardizing funding
trash removal, utilities, education, community centers, healthcare,
parks, transportation,disaster control, infrastructure, healthcare,
social security, healthcare, infrastructure, disaster relief,
it seems as this would be a good group to oversee government policies
it is a theory that racism to a certain extent exists in all dealings: Housing, healthcare, jobs
that everyone is not responsible for their ancestors past wrongs, but we are to recognize the wrongs and to learn from them and to correct them
Better flood water pumps to prepare for climate change
Finding a way to get water from the east coast to the west coast during a drought and flooding
More education on preventative health problems. Affordable Healthcare is a failure without the conversation about preventative health
That the results will be fair and non-partisan
That people’s opinion do not matter unless you agree with the CRT
Politicians not to decide. Only the people.
trash, community center, transportation centers
they can't agree on rural v urban community
Willing and capable? trash removal, compost, recycling, education
single-payer healthcare, internet, clean water, green electricity, public transportation (intercity and intracity trains and buses), unemployment insurance, childcare, retirement/pensions, K-12 and higher education, affordable housing, libraries, parks and recreation
Asked supreme court for extension and did not receive it, currently working on maps
Non-gerrymandered districts that stop republicans from exerting minority control over Lansing and in the federal house delegation
a specific idea in legal theory relating to how the law treats black people
That the law does not need to specify race for it to have a disproportionate impact
Securing support for unemployed Michiganders about to lose housing
Trash removal, recycling, yard waste removal, sewer and water service, community centers, bus service, public schools, public works such as animal control and parks.
National parks, FEMA, social security, Medicare and Medicaid, snap benefits, wic benefits, VA care, regulation and inspection of most industries that do interstate commerce
Free university education, free healthcare for all citizens and permanent residents, free vision and dental care, minimum supplementary income to all people. Plus everything they already do.
I don’t believe politicians should choose the districts. That would allow them to manipulate the districts to ensure their own re-election or to disenfranchise groups that do not support them. Having random Michiganders do it is better.
It is rare that one person makes a difference at anything.
Fairer boundaries for districts, unlike what I experienced as a student at MSU where all of East Lansing was cut into tiny bits and connected to giant sections of rural farmland. This diluted the youth vote. I’m still mad and it’s been almost twenty years.
An approach to teaching history that emphasizes the issues of race in America, how it has shaped our laws, and the repercussions of said laws.
White supremacy is a social construct, which continues to affect marginalized non-white communities. Many laws made seventy or even thirty years ago have racist implications and effects still. Institutions can codify rules and expectations that further discriminate.
Seems like a good way to get more involved
How certain laws where created to harm certain groups more then others
Trash removal, Education; community centers; transportation; roads
transportation; disaster relief; retirement insurance; parks and recreation
Stability in the districts and fairness across the board.
Critical race theory is the newest definition to define racism. It has been in the works for over 20 years and was created after the "Unpacking the Knapsack." I personally believe there are some flaws in this theory, but there are some good things/
White superiority and privileges'; Why white people have this unearned privileges'. The history of Black folks being marginalized which came out of black people being slaves..
A world of everyone together as one. I love watching documentaries, and seeing what prediction from Nostradamus is scary. So much have came into fruition, people should change there ways, and get along.
Trash removal, roads, community centers, internet, education, utilities
It is a class that is taught in graduate level college courses.
Getting people to fill jobs. There are so many companies that have even closed temporarily because of nobody wanting to work.
They need to work on everyone getting along instead of this world full of crybabies pulling the race card for every damn race but white. !! instead of every race whining
Each race is acting like everything bad that happens to them is a racial excuse to get anything they want by being crybabies.
No one wants to work. Getting more money staying at home.
They have done nothing to improve our city.
fix roads , transportation, trash removal, keeping businesses in the area and not taxing them so much they move out
If I had not even heard of it before why would anything I say have an impact
All of the above are provided. In my community.
Retirement benefits, health care,, community college.
Working on upcoming election. This will be free of gerrymandering.
Listening to the average joe rarely happens
Culture of racism embedded in the institutions of USA
Township Water, Low value property buying for beautification or value improvement, incentives for new affordable apartment building, incentives for new low skilled jobs
Job guarantee(at home low skill jobs for disabled and people with personality disorders), Affordable housing, free housing for the disabled (both assisted and unassisted), increase minimum ssi and ssdi benefits to equal a minimum wage full time job or the poverty line whichever is higher, low value housing/property buyout in a recession, housing subsidies for people under 30 and over 60 that make under median income and large housing subsidies for low income individuals or families, large investment in artificial intelligence research and development and automation and computer science in general(both hardware and software), large investment in life extending technology(anti-aging, artificial organs, etc.), internet at least 100mbps for people within 5 miles of a town or city, job guarantee and help for people with personality disorders that don't qualify for ssi or ssdi especially for those who have long unemployment and live with their parents and who have never had a job as in failure to launch, major home repair coverage for those near or below the poverty line, paid destruction and removal of low value housing both single and multifamily to incentivize new building,
Job guarantee(at home low skill jobs for disabled and people with personality disorders), Affordable housing, free housing for the disabled (both assisted and unassisted), increase minimum ssi and ssdi benefits to equal a minimum wage full time job or the poverty line whichever is higher, low value housing/property buyout in a recession, housing subsidies for people under 30 and over 60 that make under median income and large housing subsidies for low income individuals or families, large investment in artificial intelligence research and development and automation and computer science in general(both hardware and software), large investment in life extending technology(anti-aging, artificial organs, etc.), internet at least 100mbps for people within 5 miles of a town or city, job guarantee and help for people with personality disorders that don't qualify for ssi or ssdi especially for those who have long unemployment and live with their parents and who have never had a job as in failure to launch, major home repair coverage for those near or below the poverty line, paid destruction and removal of low value housing both single and multifamily to incentivize new building, healthy food subsidies,
I’m not really sure but it’s a lot they need to accomplish and do
US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
They need to get rid of Biden and bring back are real president Trump
Because they obviously don't even know how to choose someone who cares for our country they have some idiot who likes touching little girls and starting wars
Conservatives trying to stop or decrease support for people who need it
They are able of providing all possible public services, but limit it — as in, dontquite provide everything low income folks need
disaster relief, retirement insurance, social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation On the democratic side particularly
Improving/providing money for better school curriculum, supportfor youth,immigrants, refugees and lgbtq+ community
According to thework of judicial scholars like dr Kimberle Crenshaw. It is based on a legal framework that outlays howintersectionality from a person (e.g. a black women) will affect how the system treats them. So e.g. not just racist or misogynist, but misogynoir
Community center, utilities, education, roads
I don’t think they’ll pay attention to what I hear or read.
Graduate level theory used as a tool to understand how race has played a part in systems in law and government.
Trash removal community center roads internet education parks
Disaster relief transportation social services
They should have the districts set up for 2022
people refusing to get vaccinated/ wear masks
health insurance for those who can't afford to purchase their own
I'll just be listening to the news regarding it
Hoping it will be fair, especially for African Americans
That some people think that the history of systemic racism in America shouldn't be taught in schools. I think students deserve the right to learn and be taught about it
Because I have no knowledge of it. Just heard of it. Am wondering why I have never heard of it. So, wonder why I feel I am one of the last persons to know??? Don't feel included in the process, so definitly do not feel good about ir...no confiedence in the plans.
Because I do not feel that I was ever included fromthe start. This entire situation is unfamiliar to me, although I have received all typs of literature on many situations prior to our recent voting situation here in Detroit. I think I should have gotten email or must plain MAIL pertaining to this issue about upcoming issues that need to be decided or commented upon. I feel the last to know about this situation...if true
A big change in the distriicting for the city of Detroit.
I think it has to deal with the enslavement of Black Africans. Which led to all types of decisions, treatment and circumstances that plague the Black population in the United States (and elsewhere) to this very day.
Not sure, maybe a tough, close look at slavery and the issues that arose from enslaving Africans. Maybe the injustices, etc. are discussed in the content of critical race theory. Injustices and treatment which the whole of this United States of America and other nations should know and share; and acknowledge their contribution to the problems of today.
I have never asked the government for help. I don't think they should provide services. I work my butt off for what I have.
My voice will not be heard because I will not take part in it.
internet, cable, trash removal, utilities, transportation
retirement insurance transportation bigger social security checks free insurance and healthcare
Lack of trust in People, communities, Society, and the government. Misinformation on social media, large numbers of Covid cases because people don’t believe it’s real.
Vaccines and expending telehealth and teletherapy work options for economic growth
What they currently provide as well as universal healthcare
Several news items, but no info on how or when it is to be done or completed
I doubt one person can impact any system
Better voting conditions in poor and rural communities
Programs for housing for people who are in college.
Housing I’m having issues with finding a apartment that’s available
I think that they will keep opressong black people
It’s a way to slow black people down that’s all
Hopefully by having the Commission will bring a diverse group together to tackle the issue fairly
It is a College Course taught in Law School
educational theory in which teaching and learning tools are used to make learners aware of the educational theory
I applied for the commission. Have not heard much since then.
I am not sure that I hold any power over this.
Fair districts. Fair representation of citizens
Teaching how race throughout American history has impacted our society today. Not "whitewashing" our history of racial tension and struggles.
Not exactly sure, but I would be interested to learn more.
More access to reproductive health awareness
It’s hard to reach such a small group of people.
education, infrastructure, protection of civil rights
Making sure people are safe in the state
They don't do anything for the people they take your taxes and complain about how hard they work
They're not willing to do any of these they're Republicans they believe you should do it yourself
Trash roads water parks transportation education internet
Education food security basic housing water internet public transportation parks libraries
Learning how race and discrimination shaped our history and our current culture and policies.
it will ensure that districts that are not counted in voting will be allowed
to ensure that voting in districts is counted correctively
trash removal , fee should be included in water bill
I just moved to Michigan, so I'm not sure of what goes on in this community
Making sure people that are elected or chosen are not in it for themselves, but for the community
I've never heard of it, so I'm not sure how to explain it
Food assistance utilities medical for all
I’m not sure would have to do more research
I don’t no much about it but I think I no what it is
I've heard of it.. But I'm not sure exactly.
Securing women's reproductive rights and protecting abortion access.
Trash, community center, roads, sewer repair(currently going on), festivals, farmers market. All the usual
I thought it was a good idea to have the districts be more fair and accurate.
I have too much personal stuff going to be as involved as I would like
Getting people vaccination before the numbers of infected would be lower
community centers, transportation, internet and education.
SS insurance, Transportation, and disaster relief
Medical benefits, transportation, Youth Centers, Seniors Centers and counseling services health and finance.
getting voting citizens to understand and trust that their concerns are heard and acted upon.
It gives people of color and non-color the reason behind why people are treated different because of where they live and work
How racism, not prejudice is living part of the US Government thinking
trash removal street repair, water and sewer. police . fire
disaster relief., parks, Social Security Medicare
National Health insurance, Child Care for working parents, nursing home care
It will be much fairer than having whatever party is in power do it
disaster relief, retirement and social insurance, transportation, parks and recreation. COVID shots.
There shouldn't be any political gain for either party. This commission will undo a lot of bad things republicans have done.
Trash removal, water and sewer, library, road repair
Disaster relief, emergency pandemic funds, welfare programs, assistance to immigrants
Disaster and emergency relief. Social security should be a given to those who have worked their whole lives, veteran benefits, disability (for truly disabled people) and unemployment for those who lose their job through no fault of their own.
Any time we can get something out if the legislators hands, that's a positive thing. In addition, I think the mix of different party affiliates is a good thing.
I just don't feel like my views (or anybody's views are valued as they should be. I feel like they listen to us but don't take anything into consideration. Most commissions, etc have their minds made up going into a project and don't pay much attention to public opinion.
I would hope that it will make the districts evenly divided and not in favor of just one political party.
It basically divides the races even more while causing much anger and victim mentality.
That the white person has privilege and feels they are superior while the minorities are always held back by the evil white people.
Getting this state to stop being anti-God
They have been known to be corrupt. They don’t care about anyone except themselves and getting rich. Look at the pharmaceutical companies. Have they ever cured anything ? Or have they always provided american people with a treatment that will keep them getting rich. There is no money in healthy people. The United States is corrupt and they are not to be distrusted. I thought it was “united we stand and one nation under God” America no longer cares about God and we are the most divisive country there it is. We are literally at war with eachother. How sad and pitiful! And as far as my local government Michigan, same bird! No one really cares about anything unless it keep them paid.
Internet sucks especially sprint/tmobile services, our roads are so damaged , I hate driving, local government does not care. They are not willing to make Michigan better.
Free Education, raise minimum wage so that student loans could be paid , provide college students with more grants,
Good question, I am not sure yet. I need to further do research.
an openly politically biased lens with which to reframe topics with race being more important than anything. Typically this results in reducing actually learning and replacing learning with indoctrination about race. It teaches blacks to see themselves as victims and teaches whites to hate themselves. It seems designed to divide people for the benefit of the ruling class.
why are you asking such a broad and unanswerable question? But often its political biased and unfalsifiable pet theories like white privilege and the idea that being on time is a white western concept.
Focus on the UP not just lower Michigan. We need just as much here as they do
New roads, help with low income home repairs for the UP that they have for lower Michigan.
More help in getting approved for disability.
That the state as a whole will be equal for everything
Social security, disaster clean up, keeping country safe
White people are bad other races are good
takes away the control that the republicans have strangled the state
Stop the current party majority from gerrymandering
As a woman, to pass a law to make abortion legal in Michigan if Roe vs. Wade is overturned.
I saw the members that were seated on it. Haven't heard about any decisions they've made.
I'm hoping they'll get rid of the gerrymandering of the Republican party.
More fair distribution between Republican and Democratic districts.
A fair teaching method to explain the history of all races.
Free college and employment placement after graduation.
Because you can't get accurate news on anything
It's causing more racial division, worthless and dangerous
medical devises free of charge without all the paperwork and hoops to jump through.
trash, snow removal, transportation, utilities
disaster, insurance, basic survival needs food water housing etc
All forms of insurance, basic living assistance i.e food water and housing
I do not pay enough attention or participate in ways that would have an impact
Race is a social construct used to keep certain groups in power and others in less favorable positions, that as time goes on become increasingly harder to escape
The Economy, not enough low income housing or jobs
Having more affordable housing for the poor
Trash removal, transportation, utilities, cable, internet, water/sewer, education, religious
Food for the poor, affordable housing for the poor, helpo to buy a first home, money wise, for the poor
I am very poor, barely make ends meet, go hungry more than I eat, only receive disability, I don't think the Government or individuals care what I have to say, I feel they care more about the middle class and rich
That the poor have more say in things than they do now
They need to stop spending our tax dollars for their personal gain. Gretchen has been a terrible governor.
Stop supporting people who refuse to work. People don’t seem to have the pride we had. I never wanted a hand out. Leaning to much towards Socialism for me. Democrats to interested in spending.
I have the news on more than anything else and have not heard a word about redistricting.
If you are not a fanatical believer Black Lives Matter you are called racist. However I believe all lives matter, and I don’t care about the color of a person’s skin, I do my best to treat all people the same.
Only Black Lives Matter and defund the police. If you don’t want a problem just do what the officer tells you to do.
Disaster relief. And I don't know what else exactly
I heard about it a while ago,nothing recently so don't remember exactly
To make sure district's are fair to all.
I have no idea, I have heard of it but don't know anything about it at all
Better bus transportation! Better Roads! Infrastructure!
Better transportation services! Disaster relief! Better local parks.
Housing for the homeless. More food banks.
not enough people wanting to go back to work
i will only be reading about what they are doing
i have no idea and im glad i dont have kids in school
Quality of life issues for all Michigan citizens
Infrastructure improvements, disaster relief, retirement and social assistance.
More attention to humanity and less attention to corporations would vastly improve the quality of life for all.
It is a fairer approach to redistricting than allowing a partisan legislature to do it.
It gives power to the citizens to shape the Michigan legislature.
I retired and low income and my health prevents me from participating.
A way to educate the people about the ugly truths of national discrimination.
That things are not as they seem and the world is not as fair as it should be for all humanity.
welfar,e queens, living off their children
ileagles, women who live off welfare who can work mean cruel case workers who favor some clients,
i think white people get treated worse and native american
Unsure about willing, but capable of all listed above
too many of them on the take. need new honest people even on school board
leave it alone. We should be focusing on saving people and business
until we band together this doesnt matter. helping the community and money in jobs will change the district anyway
trash removal, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education, street sweeping, snow removal, tree limb removal and more
disaster relief, social security, national parks and wars.
legal framework and national security and not much else.
I learned about it and voted for it, but have heard nothing about since voting. So, until I hear otherwise I'm hoping it was a good thing.
That people will be heard over politicians.
The theory itself? Or the way it's being implemented? Both are flawed but what is being taught in the schools is not a theory.
What is being taught in schools is an unhelpful focus on race, not critical race THEORY. Two different things.
Additional stimulus money for senior citizens
That because of the republican legislation they have taken away 2 seats from the democrats in Washington D.C.
Because Michigan is losing 2 seats in Washington D.C.
That everyone is above board on the politics of the commission and not for one to have a political advantage
They promise a lot of changes and then do what they choose with the tax dollars to their benefit more often than the general public.
Disability without causing undue stress on the proven disabled
Trash,/water. Senior and children programs, schools
Helping homeless vets, seniors who need assistance, insurance for the poor and less fortunate, jobs for anyone willing tobwork, educatiom
Because I don't intend to make an impact
Cost of car insurance. One car 6 month cost w/ AAA is $1,000.
Disaster relief, social security, protecting U.S.,
Do not know who is selected, how and why?
That this country is systematically racist!
Housing, inflation, higher taxes, unemployment
None. Any time the federal government gets involved, it's a disastrous situation, which eventually grows & grows out of proportion to the what was intended.
the teaching of being ashamed of your race.
I have seen and know about basically the same general information regarding the MICRC as was provided in the previous question. I used to do with with MSUvote, with Michigan State University, and did a small about of outreach about MICRC with them, as well as with the Lansing League of Women Voters
I love that the power is being given to the people!
More fair and representative district lines that actually make sense in regards to the communities that encompass the districts— not to the politicians who usually draw them to get reelected.
The concept that racist policies, legislation, and practices of the past still have a long-lasting impact on ancestors of the victims of those discriminatory practices today.
disaster relief, social insurance, medicare, transportation,
Hopefully, it will bring about the end of gerrymandering
I'm not part of the redistricting commitee
I hope it will level the playing field so no party has an advantage.
I don't know enough about it to define it.
They need to focus on the covid again. Cases are going up.
They will have made up their mind and not paid any attention to others
Opening our state back up and getting rid of the masks and vaccine mandates bull.
Just look at how they have destroyed our state.
Trying to pit children against each other by the color of their skin.
All the stores are raising their prices but we are not getting more money
Getting the stimulus checks out. We are all hurting
I think the most important issue to focus on is having companies pay people a living wage and providing a decent amount of benefits.
Trash services, electricity, gas, water and sewerage appear to be most of the basic services that they provide somewhat well in Detroit.
I think they are capable of providing Mdicaid, food stamps, and assistance with any other type of benefits for those not working (unemployment).
Being able to help people without the requirement of taxes whatsoever and letting people have a laissez-faire economy system like it used to be in the past.
The single most important change I expect from the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission is that it will be conducted fairly, without any bias from any political party.
Critical race theory is the explanation of race and its impact on the lives of minorities and other people within the United States.
Some concepts taught through critical race theory are race as a social construct and how race plays a role in our everyday lives.
All of those mentioned above and more. We have an excellent local government.
At thise time I don't feel that the federal government is capable of providing any service with anything resembling efficiency.
Security from foreign threats, secure borders and honest and fair elections.
It has the appearance of, in the end, having a non partisan effect on the new boundries.
One voice, in situations like this, rarely has any impact of any kind.
Fairer, although not perfect, boundries.
Teaching people about past racism as if it is the law of the land in todays America.
Racism as practiced without the mention of participation of the members of the same race that had been descriminated against.
The federal government could provide all of the above but the Republicans are against many of things that will keep the country for the people.
Redistricting is designed to eliminate certain groups of voters. It is a republican strategy.
lack of workers for needed employment at local businesses
Helping businesses get employees back to work
Trash, community centers, transportation, utilities, roads, education
Disaster relief, social security, federal land parks & recreation, short term help for unemployment
The Federal Government should focus on protecting our Country from military threats and other treats. Keeping us safe. Regulate Commerce. The State Government should focus on services, education, needs of the people.
It's being used to keep people divided and against each other. I believe most of it is a lie.
To keep people "pitted" against each other.
people drawing assistance ad not working
seem to do things to give away rather than trying to get people to work for what they need
community centers,parks,library,public school, public water,
Universal heath care, renewable energy, affordable high speed internet, free collage, forgiving of student loans
They are getting push back from the Republican Party.
I am tired of the Republican Party's constant gerrymandering to try to influence elections!
Teaching actual history that hasn't been whitewashed.
They need to have curbside pickup of recycling, garbage and yard waste in every community. They also need to fix all the roads and bridges.
I don't think they are willing and capable of providing much. We have parks but they don't keep them clean.
Curbside recycling, garbage and yard waste pickup. Not at an extra cost but added into our taxes.
I don't know what it means so I can't answer.
They seem to be focused on things that are not important right now
The population has no control over those selected.
They are not interested in the common citizen.
Teaches children in school that there are different classes of people based on the color of their skin
The things that help explain negative things about a race
Transportation, trash removal, recycling, education
It’s teaching about systemic racism and other issues surrounding race.
Taking our money and spending it uselessly and not getting anything done.
Capable of robbing us blind while not doing what they promise
Serving the people instead of non citizens
Michigan citizens have been proven time and time again. That only big cities matter and the other thing is our voice doesn't count. We can voice and vote our opinions only to have governors from both sides override us.
Blaming whites in everything and how it's always our fault and that no other races need to be responsible for their own doings cause has evil whites keep them down. Is bad whites keep minorities down in everthing so know point in actually trying to better ones self.??
Whites are evil and hate filled. So let's cry, whine about it. It's over to be racist to whites.
Federal should provide country wide service rail(train) service, safety nets for veterans, disabled and elderly. Local should provide mass transportation, day care and competent, well rounded public education.
Committee has been formed. Have not heard any outcomes.
Redistricting should not be a partisan process. Any broad based group should provide a more representative electorate.
Better geographic distribution. Previous redistricting put me in an area served by someone who had very little connection to the community.
Attempt to depict racial inequities in an historical, factual and inclusive manner.
1. Indigenous and African American people have been integral parts of all American history. 2. Invisibility of a group of people does not equate to a lack of value. 3. Ignoring a group of people does not make them disappear, but does aid in curtailing upward mobility.
Definite approach to overcome racial inequality
There's too much corruption. The elected officials don't represent the people. They're only concerned with lining their own pockets.
Transportation, roads, trash removal, education
I don't think by me following the news is going to have any impact.
I don't know but they should be unbiased.
I have only heard the name but I'm not familiar with what it is.
Community center, transportation, internet, education, senior services
Unemployment benefits, food benefits, parks and recreation
Trash and recycling pick up, transportation, college assistance, private school assistance
To help even out how votes are valued within the state
The teaching of how white Americans have had advantages throughout history
How to treat people more equally across the board.
Because they won't know I'm reading news about them.
That white children are bad and Children of color have been held down by the whites.
Nothing good and don't belong in the schools.
trash removal is pretty consistent, roads are worked on all the time
parks and recreational areas are being restored, social insurance and transportation continues to need review
Better services for seniors like keeping seniors in their homes during illness than placing them in nursing homes better day care services for families with children. better laws around guns and police protection, cleaner neighborhoods Free education
I will be just learning about the process at this stage
Equity in their decision making process. no favoritism or nepotism
Discussing or explaining how critical race relations impact our society historically and currently
I am not sure but what I have lived through it might seem to be socially ideas about race that have been passed on that those that internal, otherwise children are not born prejudice. norms or values are generally passed on Our ideas about race comes from systems and values taught whether family govt or cultures
Many people are being evicted from their homes because they couldn't afford to pay their rent during the pandemic.
Helping people in need that are going without right now during the pandemic.
I think they're capable of providing all of the services mentioned here.
I think they're also capable of providing all of the services mentioned here.
Utilities, Housing, Health Care, Food, Mental Health, more services for disabled people.
I just feel like my voice alone doesn't have much impact. I'm disabled and live with chronic illness and chronic pain. I'm mostly homebound.
A legal analysis based on that race is not a natural, biological feature of specific groups of human beings, but is culturally invented, and is used to oppress and exploit people of color.
Racism is taught, it's not biologically inherited.
That really financial help food assistance
Healthcare for assistance and job quality
About the history of different group and add to the city
Different ways out there and different believe in religion
There are too many racist people in this country
Because I highly doubt any input I give wil
Its talking and doing experiments on race
I think it's important to focus on equality and women's issues.
I think it's great that they have public transportation for those who cannot drive.
It's possible to make changes for the better.
I would suggest keeping services for those who need it.
It's important to address the issues at hand before they get out of hand.
I am not too sure what it means. I just know it has to do with race.
It's rare to find any type of help with this issue.
im thinking food if we need it and help with rent and bills
because it helps people that are in need of services etc
i think its to let people understand about race
i am reall not sur on that to say what it is
Government is always looking for more money to line their pockets
Raise to social security and veterans and a big stimulus check $2000 and above
Differences between non whites and others their history and their achievements and failures
Covid-19 vaccines and job help for others
Internet transportation trash support with needs
Insurance and transportation And Parks for kids
More job hiring options And more fun activities for others to participate in
That everything going on with COVID-19 gets better so we can all be together and close again
Not right but a different outlook that others have
Internet, transportation, library, community services
Insurance, Disaster relief, national parks.
Healthcare, food, and a part of helping people have a place to live.
I have heard they will redraw the district lines.
Things need to stay the same we dont need this.
I think elections will become more organized.
An overblown definition of race relations and race history.
I would say crime is the most important problem facing my community.
Being united as one as we once was as a country!
Since Covid-19 has caused so mamy problems. I do not believe the federal government is capable of providing much more than they have already provided. Our country is going broke.
Good Medical insurance. Safe communities and great education.
I don't believe that my opinion would have an impact on the decision. I am only one voice and it take the voice of many to make a strong impact.
To hear the people before making decisions that affect us all.
I am not sure. I am not familiar with it.
I heard a little on the news and waiting to see it on a ballot
I keeps the ruling party from drawing district in their favor to stay in power
how public policy is shaped by racism, along party lines and public services
increase public awareness past present racism segregation what is the govt role in fixing things.
Inflation. Prices are way up in everything.
The economy of our state. Whitmer shut us down and costed our state and business a lot of time and money.
Trash of course , some education, internet and road work. For all that our local government can do they do the bare minimum
The federal government is not giving any retirement insurance. Disaster relief they will give to. Most parks and recreation are given in a state level. The federal government is costing us more than its giving us
They should provide lower prices on everything, internet for all. Stop landlords from increasing rents and enforce landlords making repairs, such as water leaks, stop falsifying inspection results. We just need to be able some what comfortably with our worrying that an incident like a pandemic will leave us homeless
To begin with I haven’t even heard of this so it’s not very widespread. With all of the social issues and government of any sort it always seems they do want they want anyway and cower down to things like BLM . So cultural will go to whatever causes the least friction whether it’s right or not. I feel our voices are rarely heard.
Paying more attention to reasonable costs if living. Work harder in making our neighborhoods safe, affordable to all
They want to teach racial issues and change our curriculum to submit to comparing and changing learning to accommodate black and brown and lower a white status
Let’s change so the curriculum so it is more about racial issues than actual learning of reading writing and arithmetic . Driving a bugger wedge in regards to race at younger ages
Because the group is an even mixture of the political field it should be fair in redistricting
I will just be reading about it with little input.
Coming together as a team, working together for the people of the state
Trash removal, transportation, centers and education
We need tree trimming to help with power outages.
Majority is made-up from citizens and to stop gerrymandering
I think that the lines now are drawn to help the rich to control different areas this way it may help to be more even
Citizens of the state are not overlooked because of where they live.
Business not paying enough to employ people
Government should be involved the districts that they will be representing conflict of interest
They currently provide trash removal, education, and roads. I think they should provide internet and utilities, but aren't willing to.
Internet, Utilities, free transportation, housing
I saw applications to sign up to be part of the commission.
Gerrymandering has been abused very badly to make insane districts and silence people's voices.
CRT is a college level study of how races are effected differently in America.
Redlining, medical racism, housing discrimination,
Trash water transportation utilities policing
Medical Insurance free higher education free
defending the nation, parks and recreation
safe affordable housing, food security, education k-2 years of community college, safe drinking water, infrastructure.
I don't see how my individual voice would have an impact on it's own.
It is about how racism and oppression has effected not only African Americans but our country as a role and how white priviledge has held minorities back.
I'm not aware of any concepts other than giving a true account of history and how it has effected people differently depending on race and heritage.
insurance, parks and recreation, disaster relief
leave the areas alone. why switch at all?
I don't trust any government officials - people on the street are iffy & they have no power over me
I think they give away way to much free shit
They use no bid contracts to hire companies and they are linked to their campaigns
This is an odd question, they are capable of providing all of these things.
"race is a social construct" " racism and its outcomes are perpetuated throughout society"
Covid causing everyone to be scared to work
Togetherness, we have never been so separated
Food benefits for more people, rehab services, more services for battered woman and children
That racism exists and needs to be spoke about
It is the idea that race has been used as an excuse for the usage of discrimination against various ethnicities.
Retirement insurance social insurance free Healthcare
Trash removal, cc, utilities, roads, education
Social insurance, disaster relief, transport, parks
Letting the people choose not the politicians
The teaching of racism based on social justice
trash removal community centers utilities transportation roads internet education
food water shelter extra blankest incase people get cold
im not really sure i've forgot what i was going to say now lol
because it seems like nothing every gets done with the roads in a timely fashion
Trash removal, cleaning up downtown, helping out the college
I'm not sure anymore. Everything is such a mess and uncertain.
Healthcare to all, living wages and resources to get that, clean and affordable energy, well run schools
I would say it's how racism affects education and moving forward.
To accept that rasicm exists and use it in away that levels the playing field like it should be
Reduced tuition for Michigan residents, roads, and roads.
community centers, internet, education, utilities
better transportation between towns and cities
critical race theory is an academic movement which seeks to link racism, race, and power.
Trash pickup for everyone, health coverage for everyone with no limits or deductibles
Depends on what exactly you want top know
people will not work cause they're getting too many handouts
do not have any idea. most of what is said is never like it is anyway
schools putting the right venalation in schools
Small town, many people work across the state line.
Trash removal, utilities, transportation, roads
Disaster relief, communications assistance, food and economic assistance, retirement benefits
Medical, aid to impoverished families, internet and communications, 100% of education expenses for underprivileged college students
I haven't heard specific information, only the general concept.
I don't plan on submitting input or suggestions as I don't feel I have anything relevant to add. I will follow current progress and events but only as a viewer.
Decisions being made in the interest of citizens rather than for political agendas.
Racism and race-related issues are shaped by law, government, and longstanding societal perceptions.
Inequalities and racism are perpetuated by the government as opposed to the people of varying races themselves.
The republicans in this area can't tell the difference between an American flag and a Puerto Rican flag, and unfortunately they're the ones electing our officials.
Free healthcare, free education, free meals for kids in K-12, affordable housing, higher minimum wage.
It is made up of an equal number of republicans and democrats, with some independents as well
I will mainly be following along to see what happens, I likely won't give input
A group of scholars challenging modern approaches to racial justice
Critiques of the modern methods of dealing with racial issues and race's role in society
Unability to accept different gender and races
To put more strict securities on borders
Child care, service to different races, transportation, power
Ensure a safe country where corruption in minimal or zero
Critical race theory is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
They made promises they never keep& things are just getting more bad in every way possible(economic,ecological etc....)
Trash, removal, everything else is hit& miss ( roads are horrendous)On a positive note my community does work together to help others
All you mentioned but,that's to be expected I would think
Free water, better coverage on medical needs/ products,
Critical discussions on minority voting rights
Racially polarized voting analysis, & voting rights act analyst& drawing state senate seats for our 3 counties
A body of academic movement of Us civil rights scholars & activists seeking intersection of race &Us Law&challenges mainstream American approaches to racial justice
CRT examines social,cultural,& legal issues primarily as they relate to race& racism in the USA.
Medicare for all. Rebuild all regulatory agencies to pre trump status.
Eliminating the advantage to either party based on district boundaries
Understanding the history and current effects of systemic racism on American culture
Critical study of systemic racism in American history and current culture
Making sure that human rights are implemented
My local community is able to provide everything listed above.
They are able to provide everything above.
Food, shelter, water, transportation, internet access, basic living conditions
I’m not very educated on the topic, if I’m being completely transparent
Disaster relief, retirement insurance, transportation
Health insurance. Ability to own whatever dog u want when living in trailers house etc
People don't care but anyone but themselves and what will benefit them
No you’d have to be stupid to be a white male and think the government has my interest in thought, all they care about is blacks Mexicans and Arabs, and to tell the white man that he’s racist for shit that happened 100 years ago. Y’all don’t give a fick about anything besides keeping people brainwashed with the garbage that means literally nothing, race isn’t real, it’s a word created by humans, it has no true meaning we are all the same fucking species, how can one be racist? It’s not fucking philosophically possible. But the liberals are to fucking braindead and power hungry that they gotta make shit up to put you down
Stay the fuck out of peoples lives, stop regulating shit
Race is not even a real thing, you bimbo
It’s a distraction the left made to make the white mans voice to be unequal to everyone else
They are a bunch of money and power hungry demons
Everything g we need. Access to healthcare and better wages for our jobs
It would actually be helping put a little bit
covid and mask mandate openings of business and schools
utilities, internet, roads. trash removal, education
social security increase, stimulist covid relief for seniors. health benefits prescription relief for covid victims
listening to the peoples input toward making better decisions per county group regardless of afiliation
as needed break down of historical views of racisms in america
history now and then and breakdown of the revelance we are facing today that has been simular then and now
because cheating republicans aren't doing it
People not believing the Cornovirus is killing people
do not think it will work in favor of the citizens
That white people are horrible and lazy ass black people are great
The ongoing water issues across the state, not just in Flint
They provide public transportation and toads, but trash removal is an open market and each household chooses their own
Better housing for both chronic and temp homeless. We're the richest country in the world+ we CAN end homelessness
Free education, healthcare, and utilities
Not a huge one, not where I live I this suburban community
Inherent racism has colored everything against black and brown people in this country and pretty much all of Western society
That whites have built in systems to repress non whites without even thinking about it
They will side with the automotive industry and businesses over residential citizens. Mayor Fouts has said very nasty things about the people here.
Internet, roads, transportation, disaster relief, social and economic stability for each citizen, a guaranteed income and healthcare for all.
Just a couple of articles and my mother spoke about it briefly
Preventing gerrymandering is fairly insignificant in the grand scheme of things, especially here in Michigan where there are two large areas that favor each party over the other.
The districts will be redrawn and voters will have a slightly larger impact on elections.
From what I have gathered it is the theory that racial biases have been around for a long time in this country and have generally not gotten a whole lot better. The socio-economic impact from slavery can still be accounted for today. A slave owner's great-great-great-grandchildren are far more likely to have a stable livelihood than the same grandchildren of former slaves. Things such as the Tulsa massacre, wounded knee and other horrific events that the US government was responsible for are not taught enough in schools and when they are taught, are sugar coated and regarded as looking through a distorted lens.
That inequality is systemic and continuing
Trash removal, roads, internet, education
passing act that proteft our right to vote, raise minimum wage.
socail justice reform, increase of minimum wage, tax the rich
Because random citizens get to redustrict instead of politicans gerrymandering the state so it can benefit them
That the state won't gerry mandered to give republicans an unfair advantage
That people of color have less advantages
Free healthcare, empathy, unemployment help, helping homeless, dealing with racism and women’s issues help the world
I’ve seen many people talking about this some not liking it and some who do
I hope it brings our community to be not so against one anoyher
It’s sounds like a better idea to have citizens making district lines instead of politicians
I don’t have much interest in looking too much into the commission so it would have no impact
Hopefully the districts will be more even without favouring one party
Everyone is defined by their race and if you’re a person of color then everyone and everything is against you
All white people are racists and are trying to keep everyone else down
abortion and letting women do what they want with their bodies
because it sounds like it really helps people
Prices are going up on everything, racism, crime and poor healthcare.
Transportation, education, healthcare, provide help for food and the homeless
Diapers, wipes, hand sanitizer, disenfectant, food, better healthcare management.
So far I haven't seen any changes, so it's just another group with a lot of words until I see something different.
Any changes concerning the problems in our city.
Full coverage Insurance for those who do not have job.
Fairness and equality to all citizens regardless of their rank or status.
Covid recovery--vaccinations and financial help
Financial help to everyone right now. Supplemental assistance so that everyone nets a living wage.
I have too much on my plate to get actively involved
Critical race theory examines institutional racism. Pro: it encourages people to examine who the system was set up to benefit (and who it doesn't). Con: it respects anecdotes over evidence, and goes beyond criticising a system to socially penalizing anyone who performs well in that system
Liberalism isn't liberal or race-conscious enough.
college debt relief, raising the minimum wage
Taking a deeper look at the laws and racism
Knowing how history of racism shaped how laws are made
People don’t want to go to work because unemployment pays more
Healthcare, basic shelter, basic food, basic transportation, internet and a basic communication device, a small universal basic income
Having a non-partisan committee doing the redistricting is better than doing it with a partisan committee.
That a lot of the racial discrimination in our current society are systemic problems that were set up in the past.
racial discrimination in our current society, historical underpinnings of racism
Low income housing for older people needs to be addressed. Rent is ridiculous
Heard they were working on new redistrictrcting
One voice usually doesn't make a difference
No idea what it is but race is way to big of a thing in this country
No idea but hopefully something about everyone is equal
Im not knowledgeable enough to speak on the matter not do I have time to become knowledgeable
An unfortunate theory which does more to divide than to heal
Racism is the result of a systemic bias against non-white people
I don't care enough to make a difference
That no political party gets am advantage
It is a way to teach students about the history of race in America
How racism has persisted through the last 50 years
The administration's overreach of their powers.
It recontectualizes every event in history under the context of race and power. It explains how white people are inheritently racist and black people can only be victims.
This country was built on slavery. The only reason black people suffer is because white people keep them down.
Trash removal, fair roads, public schools, new development
It will provide a fresh approach and hopefully everyone will be more satisfied with redistricting.
Disaster, national defense, federal roads, parks, welfare, immigrants health care, their own health insurance, their kids college,
Infrastructure, defense, disaster relief, limited welfare, help with adoption, trash disposal, education, senior services, mental health services, parks,
Its helpful for those who are confused to vote
I’m not sure what to expect at this time
Getting covid under control before it becomes 10x worse, which it's getting close.
They did have a recycling center but that went away, I would like to see the return of some kind of recycling program.
Disaster relief, parks and rec, universal health care, stimulus payments
Universal health care, public transportation, recycling services, renewable energy
Equality, not favoring one political group over another
I honestly have no idea, maybe diversity and inclusion
people won't work, everything is closing
get some drinkable water to flint, stop water-raiding the great lakes
it will limit the power of elected assholes to keep themselves safe with gerry-rigged districts, that has to be a good thing
i think they should be capable exemption of inter net
Me too movements ate separating morals between themselves.
Income for families in a accurate manner.
Pot hole fixes, education funds, and pandemic measures.
Carbon capture items, tools for efficient living, innovation of travel that benefits the environment
If there are many members, I believe there will be oversaturated with opinions and suggestions. It will act like a lottery on having my opinion heard.
A change in favor of what the public needs. Decisions made with a very deep analysis
A guidance to people who have experienced a act of racism.
That the people who act of racism would be prosecuted to the highest extent of the law.
Food, financial education, social awareness and networking meetings
Issue stimulus checks for low income people
Lack of true info about the vaccines and all the tyranic lockdowns.
They lie and deceive the american people about almost every topic under the sun.
They are capable of providing all those services but because of small budgets/fraud they lack the funds to do so.
They are capable of providing all these services with all the money we give them year round but they neglect their job to do so.
Any services we need to be available are.
I do not believe most representatives really listen to the people in their district.
It dictates how you feel about yourself and others only based on skin color.
That if you are white you should feel shame and if you are black you should feel oppressed.
They are able to provide all types of public services
The federal government is capable of providing all these services but are not doing well with affordability
The should provide health insurance for people and be able to give them affordability
I’m not doing anything besides keeping up to date not voting or anything
Challenges what we know about racial justice and how it is taught
Coronavirus covid-19 vaccine and prevention implementation
Trash and recycling bins for residences free of charge.
Recurring stimulus payments until the covid-19 coronavirus saying is Conquered.
I believe they have a good cause and reason for being.
Real change and not just talk for a change.
Give me money, that’s all I care about but national healthcare would be amazing
There are major differences between the Waze one races handled versus is another
Jobs well paying , gas is low , roads are fixed
helping people get out of this new normal of the pandemic
Libraries, garbage workers, construction, and road
I believe the government should provide all the services we currently have
There's too many people that don't have money to live too many people can't afford food or housing
How much money people have to live. The poor.
I think the roads definitely need more work. The school's need more work. They should provide internet and education that everybody
I think everybody should have health insurance and I think they should make sure that everybody has health insurance
They would make sure that everybody has food to eat. Everybody has health insurance. Everybody could get their issues whether it's physical or mental addressed by a doctor
I think that it would be wonderful if the government could give us more help to the people.
I hope that the people are going to end up with more help than they've ever had. The people will not end up homeless and not able to pay their bills or not able to eat
I think maybe it's how much you been imported is put on black or white
I think people are taught that life is good in black is bad. Which is really messed up because that is not true
I think all Lives Matter Not Just Black lives Matter But All Lives Matter We Are All Human Beings We Bleed the same color of Blood We All Share the same Air We Breathe
trying to get things a little better after COVID-19
That everybody should pay less for insurance (car and health) because some people can't afford decent car insurance
The lack of people wanting to work due to free government handouts and mandatory masks and vaccines
They should focus on focusing less on covid mandates
I don't believe individuas have a big impact on anything concerning our government
Extremely high unemployment rates, partially caused by high unemployment payouts.
Getting people back to work and reducing the cost of living.
Roads, trash removal, road construction, transport,community centers
I remember voting for it and being suspicious about it
5 members are supposed to be independent, but in a world of growing political extremes, an independent viewpoint is almost nonexistent these days On paper these 5 may be listed as independent, but their voting history and beliefs I would be are anything but independent.
I just dont feel my voice will matter in the slightest.
I would HOPE that districts become more fair. I dont hold onto that hope though.
Examining history through a racial lense
That all.of america, specifically whites, are racist
rash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education
the role of systemic racism in current society
presence of systemic racism in American society
Trash removal, community centers, utilities, transportation, roads, education, police, fire, medical
National defense, transportation, education, law enforcement,
Teaching that the system in the United States is flawed against colored people
That racism is rooted in American society, that black people have historically been undermined, and that reparations are needed to mend past issuss
She ran on fixing the damn roads - FIX THEM
We have to pay for these services by our taxes
I don’t have any faith in our government any more
I've seen ads on the television. They produce good products
Nothing important. They should keep doing what they're doing and they'll be fine
I have no idea cause I don't know what that is
To treat everyone with respect no matter what color a person is we are all the same
Healthcare, basic necessities for those who are unable to obtain them
Teaching about the impact racism has had in history
Race is a social construct, history of racism
The biggest issue facing my community is financial. There needs to be more more pumped in the town
I would like them to focus on the Michigan economy
Trash pickup, water, public transportation, public WiFi throughout the city
They should provide universal healthcare, and they should help to provide broadband internet access to lower income areas
Definitely universal healthcare, federally backed minimum wage, and easy access to broadband internet services
This sounds like it would provide a more fair and balanced method to keep the district fair and prevent gerrymandering
Fairness for every district, not simply the wealthiest and least diverse ones
CRT is a look at the often unseen ways that our historic practices and laws are biased towards certain races in our country.
That many of the laws and practices in our country are historically rooted in racial bias and how it is still hidden in many institutions and how it has effect the state of our country today
Making homosexuallity A Big Crime Globally and Poverty in America
Trash removal, transportation, community centers
Everything that will greatly help the people.I'm all for the cause.
Because all people in powerful positions always get the last decision.
I expect some changes, Not all will change.
That People of No Hue, Supposedly Ruled Egypt.
Lack of people wanting to work through the pandemic
They do a good job with the tax dollars available so I would say all of them.
That they are still getting bogged down in politics. And that the redistricting is taking longer than it should.
We need this change to break up the gerrymandered districts
If I'm not on the council I just don't think it will matter.
An end to the silly districts just designed to keep Republicans in power
The history of mistreatment of people of color
Doesn't sound pleasant has an unappealing name right off bat
I know that I am not the type of person to want to be involved with this type of thing so it probably won't have a impact.
Probably women’s rights and people’s inability to give them bodily autonomy
Once again, women’s rights. That and the environment
Free education, free healthcare, abolish private property
To not have weirdly drawn districts anymore that split counties into minority vs. non-minority populations
It’s based on the idea that race does not exist, and is merely a social construct. It aims to tear down a lot of the ideas, beliefs, and legislation put in place because of the belief that each race is different on some fundamental level
The most important problem facing my community is getting everyone vaccinated.
The most important is focusing on the roads and the infrastructure.
My local government does well at all of the above: trash removal, utilities, transportation, roads, internet, education. Their community centers leave a little to be desired, though. I love the local library.
The federal government is good at disaster relief funds, parks and recreation, however, they lack when it comes to insurance, etc.
In my ideal world, government should provide internet access to all, make computers available to all, provide health care, law enforcement, emergency medical and disaster relief funds.
I've only caught passing glimpses in newspaper publications. It really didnt register with me at the time.
I'm only a casual observer. I'm not on the panel.
The single most important change I expect will be to be heard and action on whatever subject is discussed will be taken.
Critical race theory is a body of legal scholarship and an academic movement of US civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice.
Mostly, the concepts are taught that blacks have been mistreated throughout history by whites. Opposition has been hostile to this theory.
Local businesses not putting themselves out there to attract new customers
Getting the vaccination rate up in the state. Get more people vaccinated
better recycling program (e.g. more large recycling bins around the city for people to dispose of there recyclables in)
Clean up the parks (aka Parks and Recreation)
Recycling pickup everywhere, access to high-speed internet for all, inclusive education, better free lunch programs, there is honestly a lot that the government could be doing to make things better.
I will choose to follow it during the next drawing, however; I will not be actively voicing my opinion unless something I believe is very wrong will be happening.
I’m not sure yet since this is my first time learning about it.
When you teach/learn about history in a way that includes how it impacted all races with truthful background (e.g. Christopher Columbus colonizing the America’s, but when he did that he also caused multiple mass genocides of native groups)
The history of racism, how we can work to create equality
Because there is NO such thing as an independent, somehow one of the parties will get a seat on the commission.
Roads, public buildings, garbage, city land
State land, disaster relief, financial aid, healthcare
Healthcare, education, financial assistance and services
I expect everything changes that is expected to change
S civil-rights scholars and activists who seek to critically examine the intersection of race and U.S. law and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice
The concepts taught through critical race theory
Universal basic income. Public transportation. Garbage and recycling. School - K-12 and community college at minimum. Helping lift the lowest of the community helps lift us all!!
We need to reduce gerrymandering and make every vote count
Teaching historical events thru the lens of how they impacted minorities not just white Americans
History - housing discrimination, how people are put in jail, big historical events. Showing how people of color are impacted by these events
Nothing yet until the vaccine mandate goes into effect
Trash removal, internet..actually all of the above
Free health, dental and optical insurance
I'm only one voice and I don't know much about any of it
Examining race and law and how they intersect
How to get everybody more comfortable in school
Well have more say in our own neighborhoods
It's important to think about redistricting
Schools, sewage, roads, parks, library, parking
Military, unemployment, green energy programs, pre k education
Minimum levels of housing, healthcare, college education, retirement pensions, green energy
I heard about their town hall meetings and how they are late with the results.
It was obvious prior to the commission that Republicans were drawing districts in their favor.
That politicians will not draw the map in their favor
It analyzes how racial bias can impact long term outcomes even if not consciously acknowledged by the actors.
Historical patterns of racism impact social and economic opportunities for minorities today even if many non minorities do not explicitly see themselves as rascist
trash removal, community centers, roads, education, etc.
Not giving any candidate an unfair advantage regardless of party, race, sex, religion or lack thereof, etc
Trash removal, recycle, utilities, roads, Internet, phone service, education, community events, fire station, etc.
Parks and recreation, transportation, disaster relief, social security
Provide a safe place where everybody can express their opinion but follow rules, get a good education and have adequate housing and food and water to meet their basic needs
Increased demand for higher minimum wages has meant that many businesses have had to let people go, and havebprevented them from hiring anyone new.
Opening the economy back up by removing arbitrary and useless covid restrictions
Trash removal, recycling, transportation, roads, education
Protection (armed forces), Infrastructure (roads and highways, state parks, Forrest service, post offices), and education (grade schools and college funding like how it's already being done, with a voucher system that allows the choice of which school the child can go to)
While the commission is made of citizens, it is still part of the government, and a single person's voice rarely, these days, ever has an impact on government.
Undiased redistricting that gives no one candidate an unfair advantage.
A way of viewing things through the lense of race and racism, and relating everything too race and racism even when it has nothing to do with race or racism.
That all white people are racist no matter what, that the US is completely racist, and that all people of color are victims of this perceived racism.
They tend to be very conservative, which is not my ideals at all
Free healthcare, free college for at least 4 years, free internet, better public programs, better environmental protections
I think it is a good idea to redraw district lines over time with a balanced input
The teaching of how racism and prejudice against certain races in our country have led to oppression and unfair treatment throughout our country in almost every aspect, including government
Because I would just be watching the meetings
Education, connumity services, roads, water
Public safety, transportation, parks and trails, good roads, water, places to get homeless people off the streets, mental health facilities, clean lakes
Not much - all districts should be adjacent.
Ridiculous - should not be taught in schools
Whatever is needed that falls within the realm of what they are suppose to provide
They should be able to provide whatever is necessary and with all the spending that is wasted they could do much better
There are too many to list butto name a few, healthcare, education, social security, climate change, hunger, infrastructure, immigration
I will keep abreast about what is happening but if I’m not chosen for the panel I won’t be in position to have much of an impact
It’s a theory that believes that many institutions are built on systematic racism and the oppression of people of color, and in some cases that belief is enforced
It explores a wide range of topics from white supremacy, to implicit bias, to white privilege and so many more injustices
People getting the assistance to live without constant fear of being evicted or not having enough food to feed their family.
Trash removal, community centers, education
The citizens in the districts are grouped by common interests.
governor just don't care about upper Michigan
They never do that much for us in upper Michigan/Roads suck full of pot holes gas prices way to high.DOT is Not even open to walk in
all but not a good job only do bear minimum of anything
roads/lower taxes/lower gas prices/fix the roads the right way
It will not work people will not be truthful
That politicians can’t pick their voters but rather voters pick their politicians