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[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 4 points 4 hours ago (2 children)

It’s obvious why the Senate exists historically, and it’s also obvious that it’s inherently undemocratic.

[–] MonkRome@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

I mean historically it existed mostly because states had much more autonomy and power, much like a city state or country. Until at least Lincoln that part of the system had a good logic to it. If they only went off of proportional representation they could basically ignore small states needs. In order to get states to agree to join the union, they had to build a country that would give all states a serious seat at the table.

The main reason people on the left hate it so much now is that it currently hurts us, but it's very much an equity vs equality argument. The system was set up to be equitable even if it isn't equal. Something the left typically supports and this meme touches on. I think the higher priority fix is the house, as it no longer even does what it was designed to do.

[–] gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

it’s inherently undemocratic

It's exhausting trying to discuss shit online with people with such a terrible understanding of the topic at hand

Senators are voted for and represent their entire state. They're the representatives of the state's general populace in a representative democracy

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 0 points 4 hours ago

One human = one vote

Anything else is undemocratic and I think it’s morally reprehensible to support a system that values any one person above another for any reason.