election decided by Ohio, California, New York, Florida, and Texas. Right now, even South Dakota has some say in the election but who is even going to count those 300K votes when some city in California has 100 times that many votes? Or Wyoming's 190,000 votes? At least with the college, all those votes get counted and the presidential campaigns make some effort to court those votes. It is most unfortunate that those wishing to destroy the electoral college are using as their argument "We want your wishes to be considered". The purpose of the electoral college IS to strengthen each vote. If you think your vote is weak at the state level consider how weak it will be at the USA level. The key here isn't destroying our country so a Libertarian can come in and pick up the pieces afterwards. Progressivism (either with Republicans or Democrats) is a drug which is flowing in the veins of our country. It has clouded the thinking of those in power and many Americans who have come to be part of the 47% that Romney referred to during his fundraiser this spring. We cannot undo that type of addiction to government by quitting cold turkey. The key is to begin returning power and responsibility back to states and individuals whenever possible. Romney might not be the PERFECT answer to restoring liberty and free markets but he understands the role of the free market in our society. I will be voting for Gary