Thread by @lekhashupeck

Sure, but 1) public comments also go into the public record and can be impactful during any future litigation 2) We just don't have evidence that process comments are influential in the same way 3) Conceding pre-emptively is not a strategy I want to promote to anyone

https://twitter.com/jbremerdevt/status/1438011125111607300

Also even if you're happy with your district as it is now, population growth means districts will inevitably change this year, especially in the highest growth places (eg the Triangle.)

Wake and Mecklenburg are gaining two whole state House districts each! There's no guarantee that your district will stay the same so if you like it, you need to defend what you lik about it in a specific manner.

I know that people are uncomfortable with this. Making a geographically specific comment takes work and it can feel like a really big ask, and repeating a group you like's talking points about the process is much easier.

But I don't know what to say except that the limited evidence we have says geographically specific comments can work in a measurable way, and are relevant in the public record over the long term. I don't believe we can say the same for process comments.

I feel like my job is to help people participate in this process in the most effective way I know how. Most effective is unfortunately not easiest. All I can do is tell you what all evidence says is the best thing to do and provide the resources to help you do it.