There are different versions of democracy, and the United States does not have the shining example. The power? Yes. But that is because it is following Rome's example. It will then also fall like Rome, unless it takes innovative steps.

One such step is following the Framers exactly as prescribed. They were enlightened after all. I am referring to cities and counties not being mentioned in the US Constitution. The Framers left that level out because the examples they knew about federations (Switzerland and the Netherlands) had made it obvious to them that this would work for small nations, but not a big one they envisioned. So, instead of describing three levels of government, they described just two: Fed and States.

To make sure the foundation reached to ground floor, they tied the US Constitution to our hearts and minds: We The People. They let the chips fall wherever they may.

Cities did not receive powers in the US Constitution. But they must follow it fully.

That means that we can (and must) remove one level of separate-but-equal.

When our cities divide us into voting districts, they are violating the US Constitution, in particular the Bill of Rights. They are not allowed to divide us and then declare us each other's equals. Here is why:

While we can vote a winner in with 70 percent of the votes and feel pretty good about that, this majority rule is followed up by another round of majority rule.

The winners at the table make a decision, and let's say the Board made a decision with 70 percent also.

0.70 x 0.70 = 0.49, a minority decision.

Even when the results are fabulous, district voting most often produces minority decisions. The Framers did not have that in mind. They wanted us to be a free nation, and district voting contains a form of bondage — moderate, depending on who we ask.

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In Proportional Voting, there is always a majority decision because the voters generally get the one they picked. With nine seats on the board, for instance, 90% is the minimum number of voters that can point their fingers toward the political figure they put in these seats themselves.

In district voting that minimum is 50% plus one vote. That is a difference of 40%.

This empire does not have to fall. But it does have to come off the high horse that the little people have been carrying for so long. We should all be given the freedom to be represented by our own choice — even if that is just with our city councils.

https://fred-rick.medium.com/why-is-district-voting-so-bad-2e30155cad2e