text: I think I must be the only one in America who likes the electoral college system.  It provides a good balance between individual voters and the right of each state to be fairly represented.  Without it, candidates could win big in New York, California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio and just ignore the rest of the states.  The system is there specifically to give a fair voice to small states like Alaska.  Every state is important, just like every voter is important.