TO THE EDITOR: THE NORTHFIELD NEWS THANK YOU Mr. D'Amico for giving me credit for my logic. I am sorry that I cannot accept the credit. It is not my logic. It is The Constitution of the United States.

The 2000 Presidential Election between Bush and Gore was not the only disputed election, and you are correct. Gore won the POPULAR vote by 543,895 votes, but LOST the electoral vote by five votes. According to the Constitution, the Electoral College elects our presidents.

In 1888, Grover Cleveland won the popular vote, but lost the electoral vote to Benjamin Harrison who became president. The Electoral College was established at the very beginning of the United States, when the Constitution was ratified. Again, it is not my logic, it is Article. II. Section. 1. of the Constitution. It is also referenced in Amendment XII., which was ratified June 15, 1804. In addition, Amendment XXIII. which was ratified March 29, 1961.

As to your comment regarding Iran and their election, I don't know how to respond. It is well noted the Iran is not a democracy like the United States. Also, they do not operate according to The Constitution of The United States. I find no relevance in your statement whatsoever.
ANTHONY J. VACH
Northfield