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No socialist alternative

Sat., May 14, 2016

Recently I have been noticing advertisements for a Dump Trump rally. I was somewhat amused by these signs until I noticed the Socialist Alternative stamp below it, indicating the rally would be held by Bernie Sanders. Seeing this actually made me a little angry.

Over the last hundred years or so, America has been fighting against communism and socialism. Who are we to discontinue the fight? America is a democratic country; why are we even considering electing a man whose goal is to turn America into a socialist country?

The truth is that there really is no socialist alternative. We have witnessed over time the downfall of countries and the destruction of their economies due to socialism. Are we ignorant enough to allow history to repeat itself here?

Spencer Parker

Spokane

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