I’m young and the reason I voted for Bernie Sanders wasn’t because I lack an understanding of how the world works. Like most of my generation, I’ve lived within the realities of despicably outdated wages, unattainable education costs, an embarrassing health care system and a self-centered economic structure that exploits the world’s resources.
Being young isn’t being ignorant, but making mistakes and refusing to learn from them is.
Technology has connected the world in ways unimaginable years ago. It’s now easy to see how our choices impact the quality of life of another person. Denying the truth becomes pointless in this age of quick fact-checking, and a politician’s voting record is open for inspection.
Hillary Clinton’s wishy-washy response to global warming, muffled speeches to corrupt organizations and anti-democratic response to foreign affairs are huge red flags. Naivety is believing the only way to stop a bad man with a gun is a good man with a gun. Clinton’s foreign policy has created enemies, not justice. She even prioritizes “fixing” problems overseas to addressing our decrepit health care system and crumbling infrastructure at home.
So for me, the revolution continues with the Green Party, Dr. Jill Stein and local elections.
Despising Clinton doesn’t come from angst and age, but from being informed and hopeful. Her new motto “Stronger Together” is partially accurate. She benefits greatly from the endorsement of Bernie Sanders. I’m afraid the American people won’t fare as well.
ASHLEY WARD
Concord