A memorable, historic night. One we'll be telling our grandkids about. In a country built by slavery, a country not far removed from the horrific civil-rights era of the 60's, a country that for so long (and still to this day) has looked down upon minorities, a black man has been elected as the 44th President of the United States.
I remember in junior high, sitting in history class and reading about Martin Luther King, Jr. While I certainly appreciated how far blacks had come, I never expected this day to come. None of us did. I casted my vote this morning after waiting in line for close to an hour. But it was well worth it. I would have waited a week to cast my vote for Mr. Obama. This is a man of hope, a man of change, a man that will lead us into the promised land.
I understand that there will be bumps in the road. He's not going to correct things overnight. This country is beyond screwed up, with economic turmoil, wars, and the constant threat of terrorism. The whole world is in an era of chaos, where gas and food prices are through the roof and everyone has job uncertainty. Nobody has seen so much tension and anxiety with the way things are going.
But I believe he can lead us out of this mess. He has the vision, the work ethic, and the determination to get it done. We as a country have shown that we are not one of wealthy, old white men. We are a country of hope, tolerance, and change. It will take time, yes. But it will happen.
Trust me, we'll be building statues and naming high schools after him. I am standing with him. We can get out of this mess.
Yes we can.
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