Saddam wasn't half bad....

Well first Craven, we do not have a democracy.

We have a republic specifically to be sure those of us out in dirtwater land are on more equal footing than those in New York City.

And second, I'm not in favor of one man one vote in some cases. Personally I think those who are paying taxes and doing volunteer work in their communities and creating jobs and building schools deserve at least as much, if not more, consideration than those who are supported by the system. Where do most of the people supported by the system live? In the big metropolitan areas. I'll vote to keep the electoral college.

i don't understand, if the effects are so small percentage-wise, why do you want to keep it? Is it just the principle?

Florida may well be a populous state but it was also a state that decided the election against the popular vote.

SCoates wrote:

i don't understand, if the effects are so small percentage-wise, why do you want to keep it? Is it just the principle?

No, it works like this (for both sides).

For the one who wants to keep it: The reasons for keeping it are significant. The reasons for changing it are negligible.

For the one who wants to change it: The reasons for changing it are significant. The reasons for keeping it are negligible.

;-)

Florida may well be a populous state but it was also a state that decided the election against the popular vote.