The "Relentless Pursuit" to Destroy the Electoral College

Don't expect the effort to end the reliance on the Electoral College
to be silenced after Donald Trump amassed the required number
of votes to win the presidency.

It will continue, as the "relentless pursuit" of a pure democracy
where majority rules determines how we select the our president.

Those who cherish the republic understand a true democracy will
often result in false representation. We know the intent of our
Founders; assure every state receives a proportional voice, not
defer to desires of the greatest number of citizens.

But, even as this election fades in the memory of most, this "relentless
pursuit" will continue, corrosively done, especially in universities, that
promote 'one person, one vote' without considering what is at risk.

If not effectively combated Congress will once again submit and
eliminate the only remaining protection for states to have a voice.

In 1913 Congress and the states took their first misstep when the
17th Amendment was passed and ratified, allowing members of
the Senate to be elected by citizens of each state. rather than state
legislatures.

What Congress may not have realized in 1913 was tantamount to
fracturing the important role states play in American governance.

What the states unwittingly allowed was end the crucial power each
state held, joint selection of its members of Congress, House members
by the people, Senate members by elected legislators!

Right now there is a serious discussion about eliminating the electoral
college, a discussion more about political parties interests, not those
of equal 'partners', the states and citizens, which the electoral system
provides.

To ensure state interests are not fully terminated and replaced by the
will, which can become the "tyranny", of the majority Congress must
repeal the 17th Amendment and return to allowing state legislatures
determine who should serve in the US Senate!

Unfortunately, I have read little about repealing the 17th Amendment.
The mood of the country is going in the other direction, as there is
little interest in protecting electoral systems by its defenders.

But, those in  "relentless pursuit" will continue to fight for "one person,
one vote" until all resistance is defeated.

And given the disinterest of most politicians the electoral vote will end,
states more dependent and the will of the majority will govern!







Please add feedback in comments section below, or email ajbruno14@gmail.com "Point of View" blog http://ajbruno14.blogspot.com/