Both candidates are committed opponents of all forms of bigotry.

[Ken Burch]

And both candidates would run passionately anti-bigotry and anti-oppression presidencies.

There is no division between Bernie and HRC on that.

[bravenak]

1. I know both candidates certainly are against it

[dchill]

2. Then why use it as an artful smear?

I don't get how you're against your most valuable tool.

[Ken Burch]

3. That is what matters, then.

Nobody should be making their decisions based on what people say in the anonymity of the Internet.

There's no way to know if people who say they support a particular candidate are actually that candidates' supporters at all. There are many, many ways to manipulate web discussions to cause divisive and toxic outcomes.

The focus should be on the people who are running for president.

[bravenak]

5. What should happen is rarely what actually happens

[Ken Burch]

9. That doesn't mean we shouldn't keep trying to MAKE it happen.

We should all try to be our best selves.

Bernie has denounced those who posted toxic things while purporting to be his supporters. How much more can he DO about that, really?

[Rebkeh]

4. True ...

But I only trust one to follow through, even if it doesn't benefit him.

[fun n serious]

6. Trust on what merit? A march in the 60's? nt

[Ken Burch]

8. Not just one march in the 60's(it was extensive organizing work over several years, btw

not just going to one freaking march).

It's based on A strong antiracist policy and voting record throughout his career in politics(in the Eighties, an era when almost no white politicians spoke out against or worked against racism with any real passion).

It's based on being one of only two white elected officials in the whole country who endorsed and campaigned for Jesse Jackson in 1988.

It's based on speaking out passionately against apartheid.

It's based on being a person of the Left...the most passionately antiracist part of the political spectrum.

[pinebox]

7. I'm not so sure on that

I hate to say this but someone ran a certain ad at 3am and tried to tie Obama to slum lords. I won't even start on the whole birther thing.

[akbacchus_BC]

10. I beg to differ, Clinton made it law three strikes you are doomed.

Not to mention DADT and DOMA. Clinton made it possible for lots of black men be incarcerated for life.

At least Bernie is trying to change that ruling. Who ever agrees with three strikes you are out is not thinking too well! Do not know you and your history here on DU but I can tell you are not progressive.

[Sky Masterson]

11. I mean because there is nothing bigoted about saying

"Marriage is between a man and a Woman" ..Hillary (The Anointed one) Clinton
You get a coupon for saying that and adoring Left-Wing fans.
No difference in integrity or courage at all because when you believe Don't ask don't tell was a "Good Idea " is an added bonus.
At least she was right about Sadaam Husseins WOMD's

[pampango]

12. I HATE it when people point out where our candidates agree with each other and

disagree with republicans. During the primary season, this should not be allowed.

[GreatGazoo]

13. Rights delayed are rights denied