Why does paterson believe that the convention should not adopt proportional representation?

Because more populous state would have more rights.

Explanation:

Paterson believed that every state is an independent entity and has a right to make decision as every other. According to that, if the proportional representation was introduced those states with less inhabitants would have less rights. Still, his plan was rejected at the end.

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