The Electoral College should be Abolished

I'll take this debate, and though I agree with the Con side it is always good to see from the other side's view. Good luck to my opponent. I will first address my opponent's arguments, then create my own. Point #1: I believe that 9-10 is an extreme exaggeration. With modern technology and contemporary voter registration, is has becoming increasingly easier to count votes. A popular election system would be more accurate than the current EC system. If a recount is demanded, it would be extremely easy to pull up records and tally them. This entire point, I believe, is flawed. Point #2: Once again, flawed. The EC is a body that doesn't represent the people's opinion of candidates for office. In the Presidential election of 1824, Andrew Jackson won a clear majority of the popular votes, but not enough electoral votes. The EC could not get a candidate with 51% of a vote, so the election was thrown to the House of Representatives to decide. Through manipulation and corruption on the part of the Speaker of the House, Henry Clay of Kentucky, John Quincy Adams won in the House and thus won the Presidency. Jackson won the popular vote, but still lost because of the EC. The EC is flawed and does not represent the will of the people. This is a historical, not theoretical example. . http://en.wikipedia.org... Point #3: We are a Republic, but the EC still infringes on the democratic values that America holds dear. Our Republic is NOT recently formed, as we are nearly 300 years old and the oldest republic on earth. Rome collapsed because they were becoming increasingly more elitist and was invaded by several barbarian tribes. America can defend against these things, but the EC furthers elitism and takes away the power of the people. Our future can be shaped by many things, but the elimination of the EC would better our nation. Now onto my arguments. Contention 1: Will of the People The will of the people is infringed upon by EC. In many cases, a candidate who won the popular vote lost in the EC, and this means a candidate who the people want elected doesn't get elected into office. In the Presidential election of 2000, Al Gore won the popular vote, but after the Supreme Court's intervention Florida's EC votes were given to Bush. This pushed Bush just over the necessary line, and won a candidate who didn't win the election the presidency. The EC takes away the people's say, and it must be eliminated for America to retain the democratic values it holds dear. Contention 2: Living Constitution Our Constitution has been interpreted in many ways. One of which is a living Constitution, which means that our Constitution constantly needs to be interpreted and changed in order to meet the needs and wants of the people is serves. The EC needs to be removed. It is an expansive, elitist, and ineffective organization, and the people need to have their voice shine through that of a corrupt institution. The Constitution needs to be shaped to fit the say of the people, and the living Constitution dictates that would should get rid of the EC to do this. This is the best option for America to defend the rights of its citizens. Contention 3: Elitism The EC has always been an elitist organization. If a candidate wins only a slight majority of votes in a state, he or she receives ALL of the EC votes. This is a highly polarized system that has to be eliminated. Those with the most money, the most supporters, and other resources to draw from win the election most of the time simply based on spending. . http://karlan.yale.edu... That is a source explaining campaign spending elitism. The elimination of the EC would eliminate the elitism corrupting America's election process. Conclusion: The EC takes away the say of the people, furthers elitism, and can easily be eliminated to better the lives of Americans. To please the people, to purify the system, and to better the nation, it is a must to eliminate the EC. Abolishing this ancient, decrepit system would be one of the best things to take place for America.