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To: pgerassi who wrote (120695)	12/5/2000 2:54:13 PM
From: Elmer	Respond to of 186894

Re: "Yes, it is 3/4ths of the States that are required for an amendment to be adopted into the Constitution. It is specified there. Go read it yourself, if you do not believe me" On this matter I accept your assertion. EP

To: pgerassi who wrote (120695)	12/5/2000 5:26:32 PM
From: f.simons	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

That is why the Electoral College will never be removed for a popular vote of the President. Just 13 States could veto any such change and the smaller population states like Alaska and Wyoming will never want their states to be ignored for the five biggest ones. Pete- A practical way around this would be for the States to apportion their votes according to the popular vote results in each state. Several states already do this. It is not a perfect solution absent the ability to apportion fractionally, but would be better than what we have now. Frank