On November 6, 2024
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Doing away with the Electoral College would make Vt’s votes matter less

Dear Editor,

(In response to Matthew Cecere’s commentary, “The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact could give Vermont voters more impact”).

I’m amazed to see an educator come out in favor of such a ridiculous concept, and to also be in favor of abolishing the Electoral College.

No, the Electoral College is not perfect. But, it is one of a couple things, including having both a Senate (to represent states) and a House of Representatives (to represent people), that give smaller, less populous states a voice in matters concerning the republic.

This concept would serve to make the votes of states like Vermont less valuable. Until such time as state borders are abolished, a candidate could simply confine their campaigning to California, Florida, Texas and New York, promising them all “good stuff” that would result from that candidate’s victory. Swing states? Yeah right.

Let’s live with the Electoral College and its occasional flaws. The founding fathers got it right.

Robert Zeidler, Georgia

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