Philip La Scola, Livermore I read the editorial in the Feb. 18 edition of The Independent discussing the merits of ensuring each vote counts. However, this is not an editorial that achieves that end, as it disenfranchises voters in less populous states. This idea, by Barry Fadem, has been around since 2006, and it is no different than eliminating the electoral college system and allowing a president to be elected on the popular vote. Except, Mr. Fadem wants to keep the electoral college system, and states would pledge their electoral college votes to the candidate who wins the popular vote. Excuse me, but I donât see any difference.