Petition to abolish the Electoral College and use the Alternative Voting system to preserve Democracy In the U.S.A

Why should we remove the Electoral College?
The Electoral College is a flawed system. It allows candidates to focus on swing states instead of the entire populace since many states are "safe" since at least 50% of the population of a state supports the party, therefore keeping those votes within those parties. The swing states are focused on as they are not firm in their support for one party.
More of an explanation: http://www.cgpgrey.com/blog/the-trouble-with-the-electoral-college.html
What is the Alternative Vote?
The alternative vote is a system in which a voter ranks their favorite candidates 1 to 5. Explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y3jE3B8HsE
Why should we use the Alternative Vote?
It doesn't force people to vote for one of two parties in order for their vote to count.