25Apr 09
Electoral College – is it needed
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Since the Presidential race of Al Gore, and George W. Bush, the dislike for the Electoral College has slowly been rising. The critics proclaim the need for true democracy and that those 538 members of the Electoral College hamper the purity of the people’s will. Unfortunately, these are just the beginning of a long list of reasons for the overthrow of this constitutional function.
Discerning the attacks, Dr. George Grant, a professor, lecturer and writer, wrote a book titled The Importance Of The Electoral College. In this book, Grant eloquently presents the intent and the need for the Electoral 
College. Initiating with the full text of Article II; Section I, amendment XII, and Amendment XX, of the U.S. Constitution he lays the building blocks. Next, he manifests how the reasons for destroying the Electoral College are lame and foolish. They were purely developed from a lack of understanding of good government. Furthermore the numerous benefits from the Electoral College truly outweigh any possible defects.
With resolve and purpose, Grant then launches into these beautiful benefits by relating the long history of the Electoral College. He explains how it protects the essence of a federalism; a joining together of sovereign communities for the goal of a greater good while never losing their distinctiveness, it protects America from anarchy, and it produces true respect for all parts of the United States whether it’s the farmer in Iowa or the merchant in New York City.
Building his case, Grant creates the seriousness of revolutionizing America’s Political System. He holds up the illustrious Founding fathers as individuals worthy of imitation. Calling them “reluctant revolutionaries” to their Mother country, Grant, pleads for the same application to the perception and handling of the Electoral College.
Slowly but surely the foundations of America are being eaten away. The destruction of the Electoral College will be just another step in the slow surety. The only hope is in followers of Jesus Christ defending what they hold dear. They only can do this through preparing themselves by delving into God’s principles and knowing how the principles relate to government, politics, business, etc.
Herein lies the importance of Dr. George Grant scholarly work. He’s helping fill a void by assisting other’s in their preparation to defend America’s most cherished beliefs. He declares the founding principles, he presents the proper applications, he persuasively leads to the correct conclusions.
It’s interesting you wrote about this Joshua, because it has been something I’ve been thinking about. I’d love to read the book sometime, but for now, your overview will do me just as good. Yes, time moves forward, but principles are timeless.
Great work Joshua.
Praise the Lord for Dr. George Grant and others in every aspect of our society who are declaring the truth that will prevent the erosion of the Biblical foundations of America that God has clearly blessed.
The price of freedom is eternal vigilence.
That’s a question I’ve wondered about many times, Josh. This looks like an excellent perspective on the issue!
Whoops – it appears that we had a little confusion here. This thorough & well written report on the Electoral College is actually to be ascribed to the writing of Matthew!
Thank you so much Matthew for taking the time to share with us these insights. I appreciate your understanding and ability to so clearly and concisely convey truth.