For a moment, the world stopped today. Whether you're liberal or conservative; democrat or republican; white or black; young or old; man or woman; you cannot deny the historical and social significance of today. Barack Obama will become our first African American president. He's sending a message to the world and to our youth that anything is possible. You can do it. We can do it. It can be done.
He's united a country torn apart by war, greed and social inequalities. While we cannot ignore those who speak vehemently against Mr. Obama, or who wish him harm, today is not a day to focus on those short-sighted individuals who lack the ability to think outside their own boxes.
Today, we open our minds to hope. Hope that Mr. Obama will be able to carry out the majority of his campaign promises. Hope that Mr. Obama will restore the American Dream....a dream that is less about financial propserity and more about pride in ourselves, our neighbors, our country. Hope that social equality is within our grasp once again....because without social equality, America loses it's lustre.
Good luck Mr. Obama. May your road be paved with opportunities to make US better.
2 comments:
Amen!
The hate and divisness in this country is exhausting
to deal with: who needs it?
Mr. Obama raises the bar considerably: he's exactly what we need in these troubled times!
Mr. O has managed to raise the bar even higher still in only one week:
Ordering Guantanamo closed,
posting support for gay rights at the White House
website, reaching out to Muslims & the GOP.
All in one week.
WOW!
Good job, Mr. President: I'm proud to be an Amerian again!
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