Quick post yes –
Recently, I saw yet again an article promoting the idea of abolishing the electoral college. While I understand the frustration of people surrounding voting, this is a terrible idea; Something I have spoken to previously.
If we are already having trouble,l deciding what the popular vote is, imagine what it would be like trying to validate the votes of all 50 states.
Our founding fathers were indeed wise. They understood that a direct vote was not the way to go. They knew that unchecked mass emotions could untether the democracy.
The safeguard they come up with was the electoral college. No the electoral cottage does not fit the 24 hour new cycle or the deadline of the next days New York Times.
However, the intent was for the state legislature to decide who were responsible men, who could cast a vote for president after thoughtful reflection.
I suggest that with the turmoil of Trump ism, if anything, the electoral college should be strengthened. However, this should not occur at the expense of citizen involvement. Let’s leave the electoral college in place and concentrate on removing money from politics. That alone when successfully implemented, will be enough.
[Draft Rush post]
