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In reply to the discussion: No other candidate in this race has been as strong of an advocate for racial justice as Bernie has [View all]Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)scrutiny against his opening campaign speech/rally but quite another to suggest his record
is flawed, it illustrates he does not rely solely on economic equality legislation to lift people up
from racial inequality. His record is clear on this matter so I try to understand
that criticism but it is confusing at times with some of the threads on the subject.
Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
http://www.ontheissues.org/senate/bernie_sanders.htm
Personally, I have concerns about the guns rights issues he has, so I try and
keep an open mind when others have their own concerns too. He is strong on being pro-active
education/crime as well. His biggest asset is his fight to overturn CU and then move
to fight for public funded elections, if you don't have a thriving democracy it will be tough
to fight for anyone's rights.
The poor pregnant lady, she looked so traumatized to me, it was an egregious act and I hope
they sue the crap out of them...disgusting doesn't even cover it.