Tuesday, January 20, 2009
El Presidente...
I didn't vote for Barack Obama but felt I should tune to the inauguration this morning. I sat there and felt proud as an American citizen; proud that we elected our first African-American President. He seems like a good father and husband and those are good marks in my book. I felt good that we, as a nation, are this progressive. I remembered learning about the Civil Rights Movement in school and the thought of an African-American President seemed a long way off at the time. I even cried a bit during the ceremonies. So good job America!!
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I agree that it's heartwarming to know we as a nation have progressed this far. Race has been such an issue, even in my lifetime. When I was in second and third grade, I was a part of a mandatory busing program... which bused white kids from the suburbs to black neighborhoods, lined with government housing in an effort to integrate blacks and whites in the community. It sure is a lot different here in So. Utah.
I agree with your sentiments, I felt the same.
When Obama was elected my first thought the next morning was "The first president my daughter will be cognizant of will be Black." Do I think that has anything to do with his abilities? No. Do I LOVE that it won't be a big deal to her. Yes!
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