LizzieC
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November 4, 2008 was one of the most exciting and inspiring nights of my life. Seeing Barack Obama elected President of the United States has shown me more than anything else I've witnessed in my lifetime that America is willing to take a real, solid step forward. I could not be happier or more honored to live in a time when our President is elected on the basis of his beliefs, ideals, integrity, and bravery.
Unfortunately, however, it seems that many people are blind to Barack Obama's character and strength. It appears that even now, more than fifty years after the civil rights movement and more than one hundred years after the end of slavery in America, many Americans are still not willing to let go of hatred and racism. It seems that many people I have called friends cannot or will not look past the color of Barack Obama's skin to see the incredible person he is and the incredible President he will become. On this history making night, I have seen more racism and blind hatred than I have witnessed in my entire life. I have spoken to people who seem to honestly want our new President assassinated and that horrifies me. I cannot understand how race is still an issue. Maybe I'm naive, but I will not accept that idea that people my age honestly believe that the color of a person's skin affects their character, intelligence, or capability to run this country.
Now is a time unlike any other. It is a time to move forward with hope and make certain that history does not repeat itself. It is a time to grow and a time to spread freedom and equality. It is a time to celebrate differences and move past judgement and hypocrisy. It is a time to embrace change and let go of old prejudices that our nation has at last clearly and firmly rejected.
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