Mr. Sanders has highlighted many of the very pressing issues our nation (and the entire world) faces.  He's contributed to a far better understanding that "socialism" isn't just the monolithic system some define it as.  He has presented ideas which could contribute to a better America.  I honor him for his campaign.

Ms Gildea mentions Ralph Nadar and the 2000 Presidential Campaign.  Mr. Sanders and his supporters (I'm one) need to remember that election and Mr. Nadar's "third party" impact on it.  Indeed, it is time for us Democrats......liberals.....progressives.....left-of-center moderates...to unify and support Ms. Clinton as our candidate.  She's far from perfect, but, as Ms Gildea points out, the other option, Donald Trump, presents a genuine threat to all of us.