James
2011-09-29 15:39:33
One aspect of the Electoral College that I never see mentioned — it allows the LAND to vote. Think about it. Each state, regardless of size OR POPULATION, gets two votes for President/Vice President. This is equivalent to arming the weak when they’re confronted by the strong.
This isn’t necessarily ideal. Witness how Kansas and Iowa can command inordinate political power (and extract pork like agricultural price supports) due, in small part, to this political form. But its still better than pure democracy and the tyranny of the majority. The Founding Fathers were classically educated individuals well versed in Ancient Greek and Roman history. They knew what they were doing.
