about electoral college voting system?

Question

I have heard alot people saying that they dont vote becouse the electral college disides for the election i usually disagree with them but one thing makes me think maybe they are right becouse in the elction bush v. AlGore even though Gore had the populer vote but still lost the election becouse the elctoral basically inagurated him
So how can we make a clear conection that our vote does count. considerig Bush and Gore election

Answer 1

The Electoral College system does suppress voting in some respects. Example - if you live in a “winner take all”(almost all states) red state, your liberal vote doesn’t count except towards the popular vote but the electoral vote decides the election. The Electoral College system is an antiquated, undemocratic system that should be abolished but won’t be because small states see a benefit in it and they are already over-represented in the Senate so they have control of the situation.

Answer 2

What was the percentage of people voting in that election? Was it even a majority? If you don't vote, the Electoral College can't do its job. How can the US complain about its leaders when only 43-60% of Americans actually go to the polls?

Answer 3

Most people need to read why the Electoral College was put in place, it is evident by the writings of the founders why we need it. The electoral college is a significant part of our country and all politicians who run for president know that so they have to make allowances for it and run a campaign that maximizes there chances at obtaining the electoral votes needed to win.

Answer 4

How about living in a borderline state? Maybe your vote would matter more there. One thing is for sure if you don't vote you won't have a say in anything, and if you don't use your right then you've lost it already