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A System That Encourages Divisiveness And Can Thwart The Will Of Majority Isn't Broken?
Mark Eby — (archived)

I think we are a long ways past states having radically different interests. That was the reason for the electoral college and it no longer applies. All of the last elections major issues were national issues with the possible exception of the moral issue last minute factor which is a state issue not a national one if viewed as a vote on gay-marriage. Abortion on the other hand is a national issue as the right was defined by interpretation of the constitution. I've lived in 5 states and think as an American my views should count in every one, not just battleground states. A large portion of the people in this country change states based on job opportunities. Should they loose the impact of their vote by moving to a state with a predominant viewpoint different from theirs or even for moving to one where their viewpoint is in such a majority that their vote is taken for granted?

The electoral college is an outdated system designed to protect minority states rights that is no longer needed and is contributing to real problems in our time.

Regards,
Mark

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