obama drama.

I knew that the day would come when the United States would have an African-American president; and will one day have a woman president, and then an African-American woman president (not necessarily in that order) and be open for anyone regardless of gender, race, and dare I say, sexual orientation. So what does this mean? What does it mean that we finally have an African-American president? Does it mean we believe what the Constitution stands for? That this a land of opportunity, equality, and liberty?

It is amazing to me the nonsense that has been going around during the presidential campaigns. First thing that comes to mind is when the Republican voters in Arizona booed when McCain acknowledged Obama's victory. It disgusted me the lack of respect and class they showed. Also, some of the low blows that have been thrown toward Governor Palin were pretty awful. All this nonsense for this mindless rivalry between parties. Our worst enemy is ignorance. Americans calling candidates names such as "evil" or ethnic slurs such as "Arab" (usually pronounced A-rab) is not only asinine but a display of poor character. Both candidates are exemplary men and deserve respect. Just for the record, Mr. Obama is NOT an Arab. He is of Kenyan origin. His father being Muslim does not make Mr. Obama an "Arab." There are other Muslims besides Arabians. Again, this is simply due to ignorance.

I hope for our nation to be more open-minded. Change is inevitable. Bickering and name-calling does nothing. Regardless of who you wanted to win this presidential election, America voted and a candidate was chosen. Now, instead of holding allegiance to party lines, we need to come together and support our new leader. An entire nation united is much stronger than one divided, especially due of party differences.