Electoral College unfair system

Dear Editor:

There are many problems with the Electoral College in electing our president. First, if a candidate wins 8-10 of the largest states, they win or nearly win enough Electoral College delegates required to win the presidency. Candidates only campaign in about 10 states, or swing states.

They ignore the rest of America. These 10 swing states are larger then average sized states — such as Florida, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Any candidate for the presidency has to campaign in more then 10 states, under a presidential direct voting system, just as a senator or governor has to campaign in more then the largest cities in his/her state if they want to win that office.

Lastly, the individual is more important then the state. Our states are a vestige of colonial times, with their lines drawn by the British Crown. In that regard we are still in bondage to the British Empire.

Sincerely,

Jerome McCollom

West Milwaukee, Wis.