This is false. People hear the word socialism and they go nuts. What do you think social security is??? He wants to reinstate the Glass-Steagall act, which prevented banks from creating huge economic chaos. It is easy be scared just because of the word socialism. He does not want the government to control you life. You know what controls your life, and invades your privacy? The Patriot Act (Bernie wants to fix this). Inform yourself, then give an educated opinion.