One person one vote hype?

During the last election, the problems in Florida created much discussion about the Electoral College. Many had decided it was time for one person, one vote, and have called for a national discussion regarding the subject. Ultimately, such a move requires amending the Constitution, and would require the help of politicians whom seem too polarized to accomplish much of anything these days.

Would one person, one vote accomplish meaningful change? Doubtful. Only 50% of eligible voters are voting, essentially allowing less than 25% of the voting population to determine the presidency of the most powerful democracy in the world. In fact, voter turnout in the U.S. ranks 139th out of the 172 countries with democratic elections, at 54.5%. (Read More)