Yes We Can
Saturday - Nov 15, 2008 - 1:04 PMThe people of the United States have once again showed the world why this country is the leader in the free world. This time it wasn't about a military success or economic leadership. This time it was about electing a black senator from Chicago to be the next president of this great nation. African Americans are a minority in the United States, and not so long ago they were considered second class citizens with all the hardship that followed. This is an unprecedented event. Senator Obama represents to many, especially to his supporters, a change. And although "change" has a very wide meaning, different perhaps to every individual voter, this year's election has changed the perspective on the perception of America around the world but also here at home. Or maybe a better way to put it is that the perception has alwasy been there, but in the recent years it has been challanged, doubted and undermined. I think Senator Obama has described it perfectly in his speech in Chicago right after it was clear that he was the winner. Let me quote:
"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."
Congratulations to President Elect Barack Obama!
