If we had a pure democracy, national laws and presidential elections would be dominated by a few mega cities. Rural areas would have almost no influence. We have a Senate and Electoral College to give at least a little influence to smaller states and rural areas. A concern is that people may be able to steal the election by intimidating the electors as the Democrats tried to do.

For future elections, I think the Electoral College vote should be within a day or so of the general election. The penalty of electors breaking their contract should be a mandatory prison sentence. We do not need a group of 500 or so unelected people choosing our president. If you agree, contact your national representatives.

Mike McConnell
Gainesville

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