Political debates have captured the adult population by storm in these past few weeks. Whether it is the Republican debates or the Iowa Caucus, everyone has been watching each candidate to see which one will lead the pack and become our next president.
However, there are a few that have stood out from the pack: Donald Trump (obviously), Ted Cruz, Hilary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders. These candidates are most likely going to be the leaders when it comes closer to the voting season.
Being a liberal person myself, I believe that Bernie Sanders should be the person to look out for during election season. Sanders has been fighting for the little man his entire life. Looking back in history, during the civil rights movement, Sanders was right there with the rest of them, fighting for the rights of every person. But that’s not the only reason why Sanders would make a great president. Bernie Sanders has plans that would actually make the people, the environment, and the world all-around better. These are just a few of the viewpoints that Sanders believes in:
Immigration:
He believes that we shouldn’t just outright get rid of all the illegal aliens. He believes that if we make them citizens, not only will they be contributing to our economy, they would also be lessening the unemployment rate. He believes that the road to citizenship is harder than it needs to be and makes it almost impractical for anyone to receive citizenship.
Gun control:
Sanders believes there should be more concrete steps to reduce gun violence. He believes that there are more efficient ways of having background checks and making sure that guns don’t fall into the wrong hands. He also believes that store owners should not be held liable for the actions of their customers. Storeowners are only selling to those people because they passed the background checks, but since the background checks aren’t that thorough, guns are being given to the wrong people.
Civil liberties:
Sanders voted against the USA PATRIOT ACT, only because he believes there are different ways to fight against terrorism without undermining constitutional rights. He believes that our civil liberties and the right to privacy shouldn’t be the price we pay for our security.
Environment:
He believes that climate change is the greatest threat facing our planet today. He plans on cutting carbon pollution by 80 percent by putting a tax on carbon pollution, repealing fossil fuel subsidies, and making massive investments in energy efficiency and clean, sustainable energy. He plans on taking all the power lines underground, not only making our country look prettier, but also creating more jobs for the American people, while cleaning up the air.
Crime and safety:
Sanders also believes that our criminal justice system is broken. He thinks that we should invest in educating people for the jobs that they will be performing. He wants to ban for-profit prisons and
end the failed “War on Drugs” campaign. He wants people with drug addictions to get the help they need in rehabilitation centers and not in jail. He also wants to get rid of the mandatory minimums for police officers, while also making them more approachable to the general public.
Bernie Sanders has many more policies and ideas that could benefit this country much more than any other candidate. From watching him speak to the public or during debates, you can tell how firmly and passionately Bernie Sanders feel about this country and its people. I believe he is the one to watch in the upcoming months.
To learn more about Bernie Sanders and his policies go visit his campaign website.
