No reason to mess with Electoral College
Why is it when Democrats lose an election or a court decision doesn’t go their way, they immediately say the system is broken and needs to be fixed? What is so hard about accepting the decision of the people and moving on?
I heard that Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin is proposing to abolish the Electoral College, saying it is antiquated and does not represent democracy. I believe he needs to reread the “Federalist Papers” and take a basic civics course. He will discover that the United States is not a democracy but a republic.
As such we have been able to survive for 250 years as a nation with limited internal conflicts.
While on the subject of civics, why is it that less than 25% of our nation’s school districts teach the subject and require that students pass a test on the subject?
Finally, restructuring the Supreme Court to 18-year term limits sounds like a good idea until you understand the reasons behind the lifetime appointment. The intent is to keep the court above the political whims of the current climate and maintain laws in sync with our 250-year-old Constitution. Then again, if we chose to limit the court justices to 18 years, then maybe it’s time to restrict the Senate to two six-year terms. The Republicans placed the presidential limit of two terms back in 1953.
I am certain Senators ]Durbin (28 years) and Mr. Schumer (26 years) would not be opposed. While on the subject, how about three terms for the House? After 38 years, I believe Ms. Pelosi would welcome a chance to take a break.
An old adage says, “If it’s not broke don’t touch it.” Our system of government is not broken. K keep your hands off and let it work for another 250 years.
Mark Flodin
Huntley