Several rural Oregon counties have petitioned to be allowed to join Idaho. Supporters of this movement have backed their plea based on maintaining their rural values and similarities with Idaho. But doing so will shrink the borders of Oregon State. The state's borders should not be redrawn in the name of rural development.

A part of rural Oregon has been working behind the scenes for years and has been petitioning to let them move to Idaho, given that they have a lot in common with the state regarding agricultural products, industries, culture, and political aspirations. Redrawing State boundaries, they believe, will help them maintain their values. 

However, this will hurt Oregon. Redrawing the state's borders will considerably diminish the size of the state, removing a significant portion of its northwest territory. Not to mention most Oregonians are against the idea.

The supporters are in a frenzy, claiming, "Don't create a new state, just adjust the border so Idaho is a little bigger and Oregon is a little smaller." Rural Oregonians believe they have been ignored over the years. However, shouldn't the supporters of this movement bring forth their issues to the government and aim to resolve them before demanding a drastic move such as redrawing state lines?

It wouldn't be a movement of homes or families but a cultural shift and a shift of resources. Think of the taxes and the agricultural produce those counties have been contributing to Oregon. A movement to Idaho will shift and reallocate numerous resources, which can be politically and economically painful.

Our political and judiciary systems exist for a reason. Before any effort to reallocate or rezone territories that have existed for decades, these people should first reach out to their government. If it's a simple case of them disliking the "majority rules," they can physically move themselves to the state that better suits their ideals. There is no reason to redraw state borders.