Put simply, that's how Aaron and I feel about President Obama. I am struck today with inspiration, pride for my country and hope for a better day. As most of you know, both Aaron and I campaigned for President Obama, and were thrilled on election day when on CNN we saw the words 'Senator Barack Obama Elected the 44th President of the United States.'
To me personally, President Obama symbolizes the end of a tyrranical, irresponsible administration that has resulted in unnecessary suffering domestically and the loss of immeasurable life abroad in an unjust war. More that this, President Obama represents the passing of the torch once again to a generation committed to peace, prosperity and the vision that the United States is a great country. A country we can and should be proud of - not becuase we win wars, rather, because we reprsent an ideal of freedom, choice, responsibility, accountability and peace.
It won't surprise any of you reading this when I say that I was moved to tears as I have watched today's events and listened to our new President's words. I am moved to tears because finally... finallly, we, as a nation, have taken up the cause of peace and freedom over violence, hate and fear.
Today is a day never to be forgotten. We must never forget the way millions of people worldwide stopped to watch the assumption of power by a good, decent man. We must never forget that not too long ago, this great Pr
esident of ours would not have even had the right to reach for a ballot, let alone lead us. We must never forget what the last eight years have done to our morale and our position in the world. But most importantly, we must never forget that on November 4, 2008, we decided together to reclaim our country's greatness for ourselves and future generations.Cheers to President and Mrs. Obama. We now look to you for hope, but pledge ourselves to take up the cause of making this country great again.
2 comments:
That was a brilliant post, my favorite line: "But most importantly, we must never forget that on November 4, 2008, we decided together to reclaim our country's greatness for ourselves and future generations." I too am so excited for the new future and so proud Obama is our new President.
I couldn't have said it better. For any readers who are in their sixties, this day represents so much that cannot be expressed. We remember the segregation in this country. Some of us were fortunate enough to be a part of the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. For us...well, it is just impossible to describe the depth of emotion spent today.President Obama represents all that is right with our great country, all that is right with our people, all that is right with the world in general. The entire world is rejoicing in this great step toward regaining our "greatness!" This is a day that 20 years from now, people will ask, "Where were you when the first African-American President took office? It's a very Special Day!!!
Mama K
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