Lipton Bash is evidently a bus driver, taking people to school on this subject. Clyde mentioned his own lack of knowledge on the subject, he should climb aboard the bus.
Not directed at you, but it does apply. Folks, we are the United STATES of America with a Constitution that protects the individual. There is a reason that a simple majority does not always rule. The EC is just another example of the brilliance of check and balance of our self governance.