“If it was not for the brilliant concept of the Electoral College, every Presidential election would be decided by only three for four urban areas.” (commenter)
‘Unlimited majority rule is an instance of the principle of tyranny.’
‘Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority.’ (Ayn Rand)
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The Electoral College was designed specifically to prevent the tyranny of big states over small states, as was the U.S. Senate, which affords all states, large and small, equal representation.
“If we did away with the Electoral College in favor of the national popular vote, the election would still be decided in a handful of states — populous states such as California
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