I am going to call this week, "the week that I felt proud of America." I am not a very vocal political advocate, but I am sure most people that know me, understood who I supported in this year's election. Now, I do not want to get caught up in the controversies that have come up this year, but I feel that I need to get a few things off of my chest. I have read and heard for many years of "historical elections" or "turning points in American politics," but I have never been directly involved in one until this year. I understand now how it feels to part of a generation that fought for change in our country. This week, we as a nation witnessed hundreds of years of oppression triumphed-over by the American majority vote to elect a black man into the Presidential office. Whether or not we all agree about President elect Barack Obama's policies, I hope we can agree that this was a huge step for America. I, like most southern democrats, have had to subdue my celebration of this momentus occation. However, I hope we all can be proud of our nation for finally taking the step to show that we truly are a nation of equality. Beyond the policies and politics, that is ultimately what makes us such a great nation. That is why this week, I am going to refer to it as, "the week that I felt proud of America."
2 comments:
Christian,
I too relish the outcome of this election. I was so tired of the anti-intellectualism of the Bush years (and Sarah Palin scared the bejesus out of me as she was in that mold). Obama, for me, represents pragmatism, introspection, and reasoned response to tough issues. I think that is also what swayed many across America. Tennessee, of course, was not to follow suit. Heck, Obama only won six of our 95 counties. But that's the way it goes.
By the way, have you seen the recent gun sales across America? It seems everyone is afraid that Obama is coming to take their guns or make laws to restrict their purchase. Again, fear is afoot across our country. The amount of misinformation makes me cringe. Chalk that up to "values voters" and the impact of neoconservatism.
Keith
I've been around a long time but I too am so very proud of my country in this moment of history. Hope is alive and well in America, and I know we can work together for real change.
Here are some photos that will remind us of the magnitude of what has just taken place:
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/11
(Hope the link works!)
With love from Mom-in-Law
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