In reply to Big Ger:
This is also why we need to amend the constitution.. "any man"
The constitution, much to many americans amazement is a living document and was written as such... ie. to be amended.
I was arguing with a guy on FB, who called me on that, and all Americans on the thread laughed at him when he said it wasn't meant to be changed... "Ermm.. kind of is, its a living document"..
I do think sometimes (not always) immigrants ask more questions and get to know more about the political system than people who grow up with it and never question it. If it wasnt for amending the constitution women would not have the vote. TBH its probably similar in the UK, most of us wouldnt pass the life in the UK test...
I think the electoral college can be improved but I'm not sure a purely popular vote system. In Aus wouldnt that give Sydney all control? Is Australia purely popular vote? I dont know, genuine question...
Post edited at 03:29