Its really a shame that in the year 2008, there is still so much racism spewing from the mouths of American citizens. Barack Obama accomplished an amazing feat, and not just because he is black, but because he was a relatively unknown coming into this election. He was able to unite this country (or most of us, at least) and make us passionate about the importance of being Amercian and he gave us a renewed interest in politics and our government. Of course, there will be issues we won't all agree upon, but that would happen with ANY candidate. I don't agree with Barack on everything, however, I know he is the better man for the job and I have faith that not only will he make the right decisions for us, he will put the right people along side him to lead us in a positive direction.
The things people have been saying about his win have been mean, hateful and downright racist and that is the opposite of what we want for ourselves and our children. Its just very sad for me to see so many of my colleagues' moods saying disgusted, pissed off, angry, disgusted, enraged and then the ignorant comments that are attached to them. Obama is NOT the anti-christ, he is NOT lazy nor are his supporters, its not going to be a long 4 years because these last 8 years were already an eternity of hell! Look, we all have our own opinions and feelings and reasons behind why we support people, but at least be factual and be a gracious loser as John McCain truly was. McCain impressed me last night with his speech and reminded us that we do need to stand behind our President and give him the support he needs to make this country great again. He reminded us that just a short while ago, black leaders such as Reverand Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of this moment for the UNITED STATES. He stood there and as his followers booed, he genuinely gave his full support to our next leader, as should we all.
I've also noticed that those who are angry and disappointed are basically limited to this area. My friends and family in New York, California, and other northern states are truly excited about the new change this country is headed for. Have respect for each other people!!! We should be proud that we have elected the first black president during our lifetime. We should be proud that we had two women who barely missed being in the white house. We should be proud that we have learned to accept the minority as a majority and that we are showing the world that we have finally regained the respect this country has lost in recent years. Let's not bask in hatred or lies, but rather be accepting and understanding of each other and what we just witnessed as one of the most historical moments in our lives. We need to understand how important this election was for blacks, whites, latinos, asians, native americans, etc.
For a country that has been divided for so long, we can now proudly stand tall and call ourselves true citizens of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!
We should all join together and support our new president and lift him, his family and his newly assigned cabinet up in prayer that he will serve us to the best of his ability and that God will guide his every move in the best interest of the American public. Let's put aside the hate, negativity and evilness and remember that God makes NO mistakes and He will protect us and has chosen the right person to lead us.
Wake up, people!!!! Change is coming and its long overdue!
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