Voting for change
Today was election day and I voted for the new president of our country. I voted for him for many reasons (some of which include education, the economy, the war, health care, taxes, etc). What I didn't think about when I was voting for him was that he is black. I find it amazing that people would still consider that a factor in picking the better person to lead our country. That said, I think it's amazing that I saw our first black president elected in my lifetime. Who knew it would happen? Something else that shocked me about this election was how angry McCain supporters got. When McCain was making his speech, people booed at Obama's name. I was on facebook when it was announced that Obama won, and the flow of pissy statuses started. Most of them were from people I went to college with in South Carolina, but not all of them. People are getting so angry and scared for our country...are you kidding me? We have somehow survived through the last eight years. Our country is down-spiraling, the economy sucks, people can't find jobs, banks are borrowing money, the stock market keeps falling, we are STILL fighting in the middle east, and we are still here. I don't see how anything can get worse.
I know that people have the right to their opinion, and the fact that we get to vote for our leader is exceptional in itself, but I just don't understand the anger. Barack Obama is smart. He doesn't come from a long line of money and legacy like most presidents do. He is different than anyone we have ever elected. I personally hope he can make an impact as great as FDR and JFK. I believe that the country will change, and I believe it will be for the better. I think all anyone can do, whether they voted for Obama or McCain, is hope that things will get better.
This is only the second time I have voted, but it was the first time I was excited to vote and make my voice heard. I feel like this was a historical election not only because he is our first black president, but it is a crucial time for our country. It feels weird to be part of history. To be present and vote for an election that will be in history books for years to come. On Sunday I went to UC to see Obama at his rally. We went down three hours early. It took us 45 minutes to find the end of the line, and we waited in line for 2-3 hours to get in to the stadium. We couldn't really see or understand his speech, but we were there. It was incredible to see how many different people were there waiting in line, sitting in the bleachers. They were black, white, young, old, gay, straight, everyone was there. It was heart-warming and hopeful to see so many different people come together for the same cause.
I am proud that I voted for Obama. I am excited to see what he does with our country. I am sick of people being so malicious about the election. Vote for who you wish, that's your right, but it's also important to support the majority decision.
Today was a great, historical day.
I know that people have the right to their opinion, and the fact that we get to vote for our leader is exceptional in itself, but I just don't understand the anger. Barack Obama is smart. He doesn't come from a long line of money and legacy like most presidents do. He is different than anyone we have ever elected. I personally hope he can make an impact as great as FDR and JFK. I believe that the country will change, and I believe it will be for the better. I think all anyone can do, whether they voted for Obama or McCain, is hope that things will get better.
This is only the second time I have voted, but it was the first time I was excited to vote and make my voice heard. I feel like this was a historical election not only because he is our first black president, but it is a crucial time for our country. It feels weird to be part of history. To be present and vote for an election that will be in history books for years to come. On Sunday I went to UC to see Obama at his rally. We went down three hours early. It took us 45 minutes to find the end of the line, and we waited in line for 2-3 hours to get in to the stadium. We couldn't really see or understand his speech, but we were there. It was incredible to see how many different people were there waiting in line, sitting in the bleachers. They were black, white, young, old, gay, straight, everyone was there. It was heart-warming and hopeful to see so many different people come together for the same cause.
I am proud that I voted for Obama. I am excited to see what he does with our country. I am sick of people being so malicious about the election. Vote for who you wish, that's your right, but it's also important to support the majority decision.
Today was a great, historical day.