I COULDN’T agree more with Joan Vennochi’s column questioning Bernie Sanders’ ability to deliver on his promise of political revolution (“Can Bernie Sanders deliver his revolution?’’ Op-ed, Feb. 4).

Real change, such as limiting the influence of money in politics, requires not only strong pronouncements by our political leaders, but also mobilization of large numbers of citizens who are willing to confront the powers-that-be. Even then, it’s a long shot. After all, there’s a reasson most revolutions aren’t accomplished without violence, and Sanders is certainly not advocating that.

Vennochi should apply the same critical thinking that she finds lacking in Sanders’ young supporters to Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Would the powers-that-be offer less resistance to holding on to their prerogatives absent the political passion that the Sanders campaign has begun to arouse?

If Sanders were to win the Democratic nomination and the presidency, we would already be on our way to creating the type of political revolution that could — just possibly — result in real change. President Sanders would still have to compromise and settle for less than he would want. As adults, whether young or old, we understand the necessity of compromise. Still, without a revolution of higher expectations and idealistic fervor (maybe even people marching in the streets), any talk of real change will be just that – talk.

Seth Evans

Brookline