Eleven to ten, that's the margin of control afforded Republicans in the Nevada State Legislature...one seat! Now, using every effort imaginable Reno Republican Majority Leader, Bill Raggio, seeks to ensure that Republicans continue to control all the committees.

Now it's set up with 21 total members, 9 committees with 7 members each. The current (and quite fair method) puts each member on three committees. Of course, this means that with the slim margin of majority the Republicans stand to lose control of 3 of the 9 committees. Majority Leader Bill Raggio (Reno) comes forward with his solution to this Republican dilemma. Simply reduce the membership for 3 of the committees from 7 to only 5; allowing Republicans to retain total control with thier single seat majority.

The biggest problem I see with this political genocide is it allows a narrow, unpopular majority to take total control the Nevada State Legislature--and be it Democrat, Republican, GreenThumb or Wig--allowing such total control by any majority party can have devastating consequences for every citizen. Remember, Absolute power corrupts...absolutely.

Let the minority have 3 of the 9, let our representatives re-learn the art of negotiation, compromise and reason. Let's pay attention to people like Bill Raggio, people who decide so many elements of our government. The greater a politician's interest in continually seeking total dominating power, then the closer our collective scrutiny should look. Put these power addicted individuals under the public microscope because they will require constant monitoring and supervision.

Read more over at the LVRJ and LVG