Bernie Sanders Slammed By Leftists For Saying He Doesn't Support Reparations

Chris Menahan
InformationLiberation
Mar. 04, 2019

The ladies of The View held Bernie Sanders' feet to the fire on Friday to see whether he would give reparations to African-Americans.

Sen. @BernieSanders says he doesn't support reparations for slave descendants because there are "better ways" than "just writing out a check": “I think that right now our job is to address the crises facing the American people in our communities." https://t.co/f8u2wc159S pic.twitter.com/Tll5j2iDaD
— The View (@TheView) March 1, 2019

Sanders responded saying he wants to help everyone who is in distressed communities, whether they be black, Hispanic or white, but they insisted he answer whether he would give "money" to just black people.

"I think that right now our job is to address the crises facing the American people in our communities and I think there are better ways to do that than just writing our a check," Sanders responded.

The modern left was not amused. Here's the top response on Twitter:

this response made me feel uncomfortable.

why is giving money to black people so off limits?

are black people who have suffered centuries of slavery, exploitation, exclusion and discrimination not worthy any specific redress?
— architect 🌹 (@TheNewThinkerr) March 1, 2019

i’m not comparing Bernie to any other candidate on this issue bc most of the rest are corporate shills. Bernie is by far the most progressive candidate but it’s clear that he has to be pushed on these issues even if he wins
— architect 🌹 (@TheNewThinkerr) March 1, 2019

Here's another:

He's right, and he's wrong

There are better solutions

But this shouldn't be an "either or" scenario

This is a "yes and" scenario

Yes to reparations, and structural change is also necessary

Reparations alone in a white capitalist system will still further white supremacy
— Sinukuan (@NickyDommy) March 1, 2019

Not supporting reparations now puts you outside the mainstream of the Democratic Party.

Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren signal support for reparations for slavery https://t.co/Y7s4MsWv80 pic.twitter.com/Ypi8f77PSD
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 23, 2019

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