Where were you when...
Today's post will be a brief note for posterity about where I am today, this historic day when the United States will either elect its first African-American president or its first female VP. In some cases the news outlets refer to something as "an historic occasion" and I get the feeling that the only reason it might possibly be one is because that's what they're calling it. I don't think today is one of those days.
So, when people ask me 20 years from now, "Where were you during the historic election of 2008?", what will I tell them?
I was living in my hometown with my small, middle-income family, wanting for nothing.
I was working full-time for a fair wage in my field of study and able to enjoy a few fun hobbies on the side.
I was on the left of the political spectrum.
I was amazed at how many Canadians are paying closer attention to the race in the U.S. than the election that took place in our own country 2 weeks ago.
I was looking forward to the election being over because of the way is has polarized groups of friends and coloured every day for the past who knows how long.
I was hoping above all that regardless of who wins, the people of the United States will unite to support their president-elect.
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I loved Obama's words last night:
"As Lincoln said to a nation far more divided than ours, we are not enemies but friends. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.
And to those Americans whose support I have yet to earn, I may not have won your vote tonight, but I hear your voices. I need your help. And I will be your president, too."
That's the kind of leader we need - someone who knows that he is not everyone's pick but will work for everyone.
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