Inspiring Us to Make a Change

I grew up thinking the President of the United States was to be revered, idolized, honored and respected. My household was like one from a prior generation where if the president spoke we were compelled to stop and watch much like school children in a classroom. I believed in freedom and saw my very own father as the American Dream. Then something happened. I watched, as a young girl, Bill Clinton lie and cheat and was forgiven because we were enjoying economic prosperity. I saw as a young woman, the country enter into a war that I never really understood and maybe still don't, despite my best efforts to educate myself. I watched as prospective presidential nominees allowed American family values to go down the drain by disgracing their families through their adulturous ways. I watched the economy begin to crumble and was told by those that cater to the richest of the rich that there was no problem, the market would bounce back and those with money would keep their money. I wondered, what about those without? Somewhere between impeachements and wars, energy wars and gas prices, things had unraveled. I no longer sat down to watch respectfully as George W. Bush came on the tv. Instead, I'd roll my eyes and walk away. Until now. We now have a new role model. A good person to take us into the white house and bring America back to what it can be. I hardly wish to push or endorce Barack Obama, just let you know that he has renewed my hope. When I see him light up the television screen, he is revered, honored and respected. Even if he doesn't win, I admire him and am inspired by his ability to have given those feelings back to all of us.