Hope- a step closer

Tonight as I watched people party at a local restaurant I felt very sad. They were shouting horrid things at me because I was white. I am one white pale girl. I was glad my husband packs heat. How sad to be targeted because of differences. So then I thought won't it be so cool when in my very own country a person is voted for not because of skin color or gender or religion but because of who they are.

In this election I did not feel I had a choice of a decent good honest person. That is sad. I do think it is awesome for the first African-American to be voted in. But when someone takes office just on merit alone I will shout praises. With the past I can see why there are still heated feelings. We as a country were also not good to the American Indians. But to say America is the evil root and bad guy makes me ponder... wasn't Abraham Lincoln the sixteenth President of the United States, who successfully led our country through its greatest internal crisis- fighting for equal rights? I know one day we really will have peace but it will not be until Jesus Christ returns. Not that I do not have hope for a better tomorrow, I do.

As for our new President- oh boy. He has admitted to committing a felony- drugs. He is friends with known terrorists. He seems more interested in the world than our country. He is for abortion and against guns. His wife a whole other issue. His Vice President. That he took children to hear a hate preacher for years and says it does not affect him or them. More Goverment... Higher taxes... Increased welfare... Something for Nothing... Socialized medicine... Weaker military...I am nervous. However I would still feel that way were it McCain in office. One thing I Hope is that Obama accepts responsibility and does not spend the next four years blaming Bush. I don't think he will be able to do all he said he would but do any of them ever do even a portion? I guess it would be hard to get people excited with honest answers and simple agendas. The problems we are facing now are not one mans or one party's fault nor can one man fix it.

I am one of the only people on earth that likes George Bush. Hindsight is 20-20. I worked for the airlines during 911 and I am so glad he had the guts to to the things he did. I love that he fights for freedom of religion all over the earth, even at the Olympics. It is easy to pass judgment when we don't have to walk in their shoes.

Tonight I go to bed with hope that maybe we as American are closer to voting for a person, not a color. That many dear friends and family members are rejoicing for their new President elect- congrats. If anything what a big victory for us that we had so many go and vote! Hooray- may we always be free to have different ideas and the privilege to vote.