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LET TERS JOIN THE REVOLUTION Today I went to my first political rally. “A Future to Believe In,” the signs read. The hour and a half in line followed by the event had me believing those words, because I got to hear Bernie Sanders and his New York accent preaching his gospel from less than 100 feet away. Since McGovern, we have not had a true Democrat become our party’s nominee. Bernie is the diamond in the rough, the sleeper pick to win it all, because even without multi-millionaire corporations funneling their dollars into his pockets, he raises awareness for the issues that matter: paid family leave, affordable or free higher education, taking a stand against climate change. It’s these issues that are often overlooked on the ballot, deemed unimportant, that can truly make a difference. In an age when politicians are thought of as dishonest, corrupt and unable to make a change, Bernie strays from the grid. The senator from Vermont is the Ralph Nader of 2016, the common sense we need in the Oval Office. We need a president who will protect our children. We need a president who will help restore the vanishing middle class. We need a president who can stand up to the task of establishing this country as the one that will lead the charge, not one that sits on the bench, unwilling to compromise. We need change, and I sure as hell can’t do it alone. Come. Join the revolution. This can not be just me. It has to be us. Ian Curtis South Eugene High School freshman Eugene BEST CHOICE FOR COUNCIL If you live in Ward 1 and you know why Senator Sanders is a better use of your vote than former Secretary Clinton, then you'll know why Emily Semple is the best choice for City Council. While Josh Skov and Chris Wig are both nice people and well intentioned, they will eagerly defend the status quo, go-along to get-along, and provide weak and ineffectual dissent to the incredulous actions of the city manager. I (as well as other truly progressive current and former councilors), endorse Emily Semple because she best represents the values of Ward 1. She is committed to prioritizing essential services for funding and stopping the transfer of public resources from Eugene taxpayers to the m a ro or fro ld beads und the w 1027 Willamette • (541) 683-5903 BENEFIT RAFFLE! 1 YEAR after you quit smoking, your risk of heart disease is cut in half. Win a KitchenAid Pro 600 Black Mixer with 6-quart Glass Bowl! $1 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW WINNER DRAWN DURING OUR FOOD FAIR, MAY 14. $500 Value! Proceeds will benefit Willamette Valley Sustainable Foods Alliance HEALTHY LIVING TALKS TSUNAMI BOOKS 2585 WILLAMETTE Saturday, May 21, 1-2pm Staying Healthy While Traveling June, July & August Summer Hiatus -- Francie's talks will resume in September FREE LECTURES BY FRANCIE KILLIAN, M.S. Capella Market Clinical Nutritionist 25th & Willamette • Daily 8AM-10PM 541-345-1014 • capellamarket.com 4 May 5, 2016 • eugeneweekly.com QUIT SMOKING TODAY. 1.800.QUIT.NOW QUITNOW.NET/OREGON
