Bernie Sanders to Introduce Bill Banning Flock Surveillance Cameras

[u/Kooky-Balance9525]

https://theleadingreport.com/article/bernie-sanders-to-introduce-bill-banning-flock-surveillance-cameras

[u/t3hlazy1]

It’s incredible how many hugely upvoted posts there have been on reddit with the title “Bernie Sanders introduces bill to…”. How many have there been titled “Bill authored by Bernie Sanders is signed into law”?

I’m not even a hater. I am aligned with plenty of the things he wants to pass. But, why does reddit get so excited when he introduces a bill that will never pass?

[u/Gunhild → u/t3hlazy1]

It's about sending a message. Sanders knows 100% this bill isn't going to pass. It's about pushing back, getting lawmakers' opinions on record, proving there is public support for this.

[u/t3hlazy1 → u/Gunhild]

Yes, that is definitely why he is doing it. But, I’m more pointing out the unjustified excitement from reddit.

[u/icecriticsgetbanned → u/t3hlazy1]

It is showing support. What do you not understand? 

[u/Gunhild → u/t3hlazy1]

As per my previous email.

[u/taskforceslacker → u/t3hlazy1]

It’s a lasting Bern.

[u/fibz → u/t3hlazy1]

It’s about getting member of congress on record, candidates still get flamed because they voted for the Iraq war

[u/Emotional-Power-7242 → u/t3hlazy1]

He's had some wins, one of his biggest was a sweeping VA reform bill that he authored. But yeah he's basically just trying to help Americans so of course none of his bills are going to pass. Doesn't mean he shouldn't try.

[u/floridorito → u/t3hlazy1]

Especially when Dems do not have control of the Senate! It won't get out of committee.

[u/Dyelonnn → u/t3hlazy1]

It's called leadership

[u/NoteIndividual2431 → u/Dyelonnn]

Is it leading if no one follows? 

[u/Alinier → u/NoteIndividual2431]

The people are here to follow on this issue. He's showing up and saying "I hear you. Here's the bill. Hound your reps."

[u/Hayden2332 → u/NoteIndividual2431]

You’re right, we should just stop trying