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They are pushing for a change in the voting system as well for representation. I think it is important to truly understand why the system was constructed before
by brobdingnagians 6y ago
They are pushing for a change in the voting system as well for representation. I think it is important to truly understand why the system was constructed before trying to change it all. So here I am quoting from Federalist papers #62, concerning the reasons for the Senate vs House:
"If indeed it be right, that among a people thoroughly incorporated into one nation, every district ought to have a proportional share in the government, and that among independent and sovereign States, bound together by a simple league, the parties, however unequal in size, ought to have an equal share in the common councils, it does not appear to be without some reason that in a compound republic, partaking both of the national and federal character, the government ought to be founded on a mixture of the principles of proportional and equal representation."
There are good reasons for the Senate to be as it was. Especially when States were more of independent entities representing regional interests. Local government can be adapted to the needs and culture of a region. (There are a massive number of distinct cultures and ideas in the US). One size fits all also fits none.
[1] https://thefederalistpapers.org/federalist-paper-62-the-senate https://thefederalistpapers.org/federalist-paper-62-the-sena...
- silicon2401 6y agoAgreed. Modern tech has shown just how problematic it is to allow a powerful minority (tech giants, like large US states) to decide the rules for everyone else. The beauty of the US is its aiming for freedom and equality, and letting people form their own spaces to live how they want. Each state has equal representation as a state, which is critical.