I suppose you're right, Peter...though the point is that a **state** should not have power as a separate entity, which effectively makes the votes of those living in larger cities in a semi-rural state not worth squat.
Yes, I lived in Wichita, Kansas for 35 years, and the best we could do is occasionally elect a decent congressman from our district. (We sent Dan Glickman to Washington for 12-14 years). I voted for Kennedy and Carter, though my vote meant nothing.....
   If everyone's INDIVIDUAL vote for president counted, both sides..(and even 3rd & 4th sides).. could feel like they had a chance to be heard. Republicans in Connecticut could feel like they were helping to elect someone. Since national elections have been reasonably close in recent years, it 'should' give hope to BOTH sides.

   It sure would be the fairest way to go...but who said certain people want to be 'fair' if they think winning is easier the other way?