> The numbers going into the electoral college appear to be a compromise
> between the two, heavily weighted in favor of the people. Representing
> the states seems to be a good check&balance for not completely ignoring
> minorities on the basis of location.
>
> Those of us on the relatively underpopulated left coast frequently
> complain that the US is very east-coast centric and ignores the west. If
> representation were truly proportional, perhaps it would be even worse -
> great incentive for Cascadia to split off. :)
>
Joshua, I understand the theory behind electoral vote dilution, that is not
a problem. I do find it ridiculous that my vote for president is not equal
to the vote of an individual from another state. The president is not a
"Ruler" and actually hold less overall power than the legislative branch who
are elected proportionally.
This is the only example I am aware of (in the US) where voters are not
equal.
It is also the only election where we all vote as individual citizens. A
congressman is the honorable gentleperson from the fourth district - voted by
the members of that district - a senator is from a state and is voted for by
and only by the citizens of a state. The last time I looked the President is
the President of the United States. We all vote for this office we should
all have the same voice in the election. Fair is fair
xponent
rob
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