My Inaugural Post

In two short days, Barack Obama will do something no other black person, male or female, has ever done in this country's history. He will become the first black President of the United States. I'm ambivalent about it since I don't like politicians in general; however, I'd like to see Obama make a good showing. Not only is he going to represent the black people of this nation but now, he's going to represent me as well – a single, middle class, white woman. I sincerely hope that this man puts forth a face and a character that represents me and my idea of what this country should stand for. I want to be proud to be an American again because I’m not proud of the torture, humiliation and abuse of fellow human beings – regardless of their crimes – that has been done under the cloak of patriotism and in the name of the United States of America for the last 8 years. That was not me and those were not my principles being represented. Now maybe there’s a chance for the world to see the real me. So, how hard can it be? I want the world to see that I’m intelligent, compassionate, tolerant, giving, firm when necessary, hard if I have to be but fair; a wise and worthy leader and smart enough to know that I can’t do it without the help of good people to advise me. I believe I could live with that. I could hold my head up again and be proud.