Martin Luther Kings Dream is Still Alive~

I don't often talk about my political leanings, tonight I make an exception. I still have dreams too, and tonight I am inspired.


I am moved tonight by our country. As I watched Jesse Jackson tears running down his cheeks on television tonight, I was reminded of where he came from and who he worked with. And, I was reminded why Barack Obama becoming President Elect is a great and wonderful thing.

While I do not support his political views, and did not vote for him. His win, is a win for our country. It reminds me of how truly awful racism was, I grew up during the 60's and 70's when racism and the fight against it began to truly take form. I lived in Illinois then, and lived with parents who never thought anyone was less than anyone else due to the color of their skin. I was fortunate, I hope and believe I have instilled the same values in my own children. That the color we bleed is the same as everyone else's, that we love is what matters the most. In the end, I hope and pray Barack Obama will keep in mind the things that make this country the best place on earth to be.

That he will keep the dream alive, and remember all those who sacrificed to make that dream come true. That he will bear in mind that those sacrifices are what made his Presidency possible. That he will remember that those who make this country great are those of us who work, and sweat, and dream of a better future for ourselves, and our children.

Senator McCain is truly a humble man, who in defeat is graceful, and grateful to the country that made it possible for a man like Barack Obama to win the election. I have great hope that this election is the start of something better for all of us.