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Disfranchisement (also called disenfranchisement) is the revocation of the right of suffrage (the right to vote) of a person or group of people, or through practices, prevention of a person exercising the right to vote.
originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
it Insures All 50 States have a Voice in the Process of Electing a President no matter what their Population Densities are
Disfranchisement is also termed to the revocation of power or control of a particular individual
originally posted by: CryHavoc
a reply to: projectvxn
You seem to think you know what you're talking about, but...
You didn't answer my question.
Thanks for the Off Topic response.
originally posted by: projectvxn
Having your lack of understanding, which is really the basis of this thread, challenged is not off topic.
Don't want your assertions challenged then don't post. Certainly don't whine to me about it. I don't care.
originally posted by: CryHavoc
Is the Electoral College a form of disenfranchisement?
Disfranchisement (also called disenfranchisement) is the revocation of the right of suffrage (the right to vote) of a person or group of people, or through practices, prevention of a person exercising the right to vote.
As the Electoral College Vote is the actual vote for the President of the United States, and not the Popular Vote, does the existence of the Electoral College constitute a form of disenfranchisement of the voter?
Especially since an Electoral Voter can go back on their pledge for a specific candidate, and vote for another candidate.
that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
originally posted by: Riffrafter
And what's your opinion? I assume you have one since you posed the question...