Good Morning Everyone,
Most of you will be waking up to the news that Barack Obama has been elected as the 44th President of the United States. This is a historic moment for our country considering the fact that we have elected the first African American President. People here and elsewhere in Africa are ecstatic, especially in Kenya where Obama still has relatives.
I know that this news is exciting for some of you and disappointing for others. Regardless of how you voted or how you feel about the outcome, one thing that this election did was get Americans involved again in our political process and that's something to be proud of. I remember election day in Iraq when scores of people lined up to vote, many for the first time, at the risk of being killed or seriously injured. Their turn out was far bigger than any election that we've had in recent times, which is pretty sad considering we are supposed to be the role model for democracy in the world.
The American people have been apathetic and uninvolved in our political process for too long. We've allowed our politicians to inflect their will on us and get us into some very troubling situations. I know that it's very easy to go about our daily lives and not worry too much about what the folks are doing in Washington, but people it's about time we start holding our politicians accountable for their actions. We put them there and we can easily oust them only if we stay involved.
Our country is facing some very tough times and no doubt, Senator Obama and his administration have some big challenges ahead. We will be experiencing changes in our country over the next four years. I ask that each of you, regardless of your political party, do the following: Pray for our country and it's leadership. I've seen first hand the toll that running our great country has on its leaders. It's no easy task and our leaders can use all the help that they can get. Get involved and stay involved. If there is something being done in our government that you don't agree with, do something, don't just sit on your butt and whine about it. The beauty of our democracy is that we have the right to speak out against things we disagree with.
We as Americans take so much for granted. We are so fortunate to live in a place where we have the freedom to choose the people that govern us. Sudan is ruled by a military dictator. Syria "elects" their President only because he's the only one on the ballot and jails his opposition. I am just glad to have had the chance to cast my vote for the candidate of my choice. Many in the world aren't afforded such a precious opportunity.
So while some of you are toasting and others are roasting, just remember this is our country and each of us has a duty to stand up for what we believe in and fight for what is right. Even to this day it gives me goose bumps when I see a blue/white airplane with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA land in a foreign place because I know that I live in the greatest country in the world.
Most of you will be waking up to the news that Barack Obama has been elected as the 44th President of the United States. This is a historic moment for our country considering the fact that we have elected the first African American President. People here and elsewhere in Africa are ecstatic, especially in Kenya where Obama still has relatives.
I know that this news is exciting for some of you and disappointing for others. Regardless of how you voted or how you feel about the outcome, one thing that this election did was get Americans involved again in our political process and that's something to be proud of. I remember election day in Iraq when scores of people lined up to vote, many for the first time, at the risk of being killed or seriously injured. Their turn out was far bigger than any election that we've had in recent times, which is pretty sad considering we are supposed to be the role model for democracy in the world.
The American people have been apathetic and uninvolved in our political process for too long. We've allowed our politicians to inflect their will on us and get us into some very troubling situations. I know that it's very easy to go about our daily lives and not worry too much about what the folks are doing in Washington, but people it's about time we start holding our politicians accountable for their actions. We put them there and we can easily oust them only if we stay involved.
Our country is facing some very tough times and no doubt, Senator Obama and his administration have some big challenges ahead. We will be experiencing changes in our country over the next four years. I ask that each of you, regardless of your political party, do the following: Pray for our country and it's leadership. I've seen first hand the toll that running our great country has on its leaders. It's no easy task and our leaders can use all the help that they can get. Get involved and stay involved. If there is something being done in our government that you don't agree with, do something, don't just sit on your butt and whine about it. The beauty of our democracy is that we have the right to speak out against things we disagree with.
We as Americans take so much for granted. We are so fortunate to live in a place where we have the freedom to choose the people that govern us. Sudan is ruled by a military dictator. Syria "elects" their President only because he's the only one on the ballot and jails his opposition. I am just glad to have had the chance to cast my vote for the candidate of my choice. Many in the world aren't afforded such a precious opportunity.
So while some of you are toasting and others are roasting, just remember this is our country and each of us has a duty to stand up for what we believe in and fight for what is right. Even to this day it gives me goose bumps when I see a blue/white airplane with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA land in a foreign place because I know that I live in the greatest country in the world.
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Amen
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