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Pretty concise review of the purpose of the electoral college here: http://www.historycentral.com/elections/Electoralcollgewhy.html
I think the electoral college is failing us. I think it puts too much distance between the citizens and the president and gives rise to corruption on the highest level of government.
I also no longer believe that smaller states are protected by the system, as was once thought. Because we seemingly have a two party system, and the country appears to be polarized on several major issues, I see a great psychological disadvantage for the average American that realizes that his vote may not be actually counted. I think the electoral college is designed to impair the will of the average American to expect the highest office to respond to the people as it should, and with the best interest of the majority of Americans at heart. I think we the people need a direct line to our highest representatives.
I think the time has come. . .one person: one vote.
Abolish the electoral college.
I think the electoral college is failing us. I think it puts too much distance between the citizens and the president and gives rise to corruption on the highest level of government.
I also no longer believe that smaller states are protected by the system, as was once thought. Because we seemingly have a two party system, and the country appears to be polarized on several major issues, I see a great psychological disadvantage for the average American that realizes that his vote may not be actually counted. I think the electoral college is designed to impair the will of the average American to expect the highest office to respond to the people as it should, and with the best interest of the majority of Americans at heart. I think we the people need a direct line to our highest representatives.
I think the time has come. . .one person: one vote.
Abolish the electoral college.