RE: Democracy or Republic

[ltrwritr@moscow.com (Mark Rounds)]

At 02:02 PM 12/14/00 -0800, Shahab Mesbah wrote:
>Dearest friends,
>
>I certainly agree with many of Susan's points. However, I must disagree with
>her analysis of the Electoral College. I find it offensive to live in a
>state that dictates what my political choice is.

I agree with that!

I have been considering what some states do, assign electors based on the
percentage of votes each received.  That appears attractive, but I am not
sure of drawbacks there.  Other than the specter of the whole country being
in deadlock rather than just in Florida, that is.

Comments?   Susan