As I recall, in 2001 when the Legislature debated a new redistricting plan for legislators and U.S. House members, there was little talk about a four-seat plan that was adopted then.

An aside here: In his House blog, Rep. Steve Urquhart, R-St. George, says that it is "dumb" for media editorials to keep saying that legislative Democrats have little say in House and Senate decision-making.

He goes on to point out that each legislator has the same rights, voting privileges and debate opportunities as any other.

Apparently Urquhart never read Animal Farm, where pigs ran the show — to paraphrase: All legislators are created equal, but some are more equal than others.

This observer will continue watching and commenting (Urquhart terms it "whining") on the Utah Legislature.

Anyone care for some pig swill?

There will be an abundance of it when the Legislature convenes its general session Jan. 15.

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Deseret Morning News political editor Bob Bernick Jr. may be reached by e-mail at bbjr@desnews.com