Way to Go America!

I am so proud of our country today. Yesterday, we elected our next president, Barack Obama. The way in which he was elected was historic. There was record voter turnout- the highest percentage of voters to come out since world war II. Young people age 18-29 also came out in record numbers. We exercised our right and responsiblity to vote! Yay America!!

No matter who you voted for, you have to be proud that most Americans came out and let their voice be heard. There has to be a winner, and by sheer virtue of that fact, there will be some people unhappy with the outcome. The result of the election will not change, so instead of being upset or angry, look to the future and ask "What can I do to improve this country?". (While there are many right answers to this question, there are quite a few wrong ones too.)

I am proud to be a citizen of this country today. We were able to elect a president who happens to be African-American; race did not play a front-line role in this election from the way it looks today. Our country has fought so hard since the time of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. Look how far we've come America!!!

Barack Obama's story is inspiring. He grew up in Hawaii, the son of a single mother. He worked hard at school with the help of his mother and was able to get a quality education. Then, when he graduated law school, he could have become a wealthy partner in a prestigious law firm. Instead, he took his talent back to Chicago where it was needed. From there he rose into the state senate and then eventually the US Senate and now he will become the 44th president. (Did you know: Barack Obama was turned away from the 2000 Democratic National Convention because his "credentials" weren't adequate?)

This historic presidency proves to all Americans: work hard and you can accomplish your dreams. I look forward to January to see how Barack Obama will begin his term as President of this, the finest country in the world, The United States of America.

CONGRATS BARACK!!!