We have and have had, and will continue to have the best operating government on this planet.
From what I know, I don't know much that isn't spoon fed to me from fox news and rush limbaugh, but from what I know, when you vote on election day, you don't just vote for president. In fact you vote on many races that are local, that will in the end matter for the next election, those folks are the electors. Soooooooooo
When you actually participate in your civic duties and comprehend and understand how a constitutional or representative republic works then it becomes a silly question.

Yes it matters. Someone link a 6th grade social studies book to this thread!