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Well, this is simply not true. Bernie has worked to address racism for years. His record dates back to the 60’s where he marched with Dr. King and watch him give his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. When protesting institutionalized segregation for the Congress of Racial Inequality, Bernie Sanders was arrested (Bernie Sanders on Racial Justice). Sanders is one hundred percent invested in this issue and motivated to make serious changes. A notable figure, with such an extensive background and knowledge should be America’s first choice for the …show more content…
Sen. Sanders in other words has made it clear, the United States must create an immigration system that invites greater innovation, diversity, and economic opportunity for both American-born citizens, and the people who want to make this land their home. He has pledged to extend Obama’s deferred action to all those who’ve been in the United States for five years and who are eligible for relief under an immigration reform bill passed in the senate. A lot of people believe immigrants do nothing but harm and take away jobs. Bernie Sanders in this case has the unpopular opinion, he knows Mexicans, as well as every other immigrant comes to a new country to work hard and make a living. He wants to protect them and give them the same opportunities the ones who came before us had. “We can and must secure borders without building a fence.” (Sanders, Bernie Sanders on Immigration). The money required to build and manage a fence is way more than is necessary. Sanders is taking into consideration the trillion dollar debt, and he has a plan to manage the number of immigrants as well as keep us from spending so much money. Whereas many believe this is a wrong course of action. Seeing immigrants as a threat to their livelihood and security. The truth is the fears are unfounded. Yes, it’s true all immigrants cannot be let in, still what about the people who have lived in this country for years? Have they no earned the right to