To the Editor:

Imagine, if only there was a viable candidate for President who for decades has spoken with honesty, integrity and consistency regardless of who or where the audience is. 

 Imagine, if only there was a candidate who represents the interests of all the people and not just the wealthy and powerful. 

Imagine, if there was only a candidate who doesn’t accept money from and isn’t influenced by large corporate campaign contributors who expect their interests to be protected in return for their donations.

Imagine a candidate who believes it’s better to invest in education than in prisons. It’s better to provide health care for all. It’s better to address climate change than to ignore it. It’s better to provide a living wage than to force working people to seek public assistance.

You don’t have to imagine it any longer. His name is Senator Bernie Sanders. He’s running for President. The primary election in North Carolina is on March 15.

Avram Friedman

Dillsboro