A Remedy to a Hurt Country

I was one of the few people on campus who had class during the election coverage on Nov. 4, 2008. While sitting in my lab I was constantly distracted by the vibrating phone in my pocket. Friends calling and texting asking me to join them in their celebrations of the end of another long election process and GOTV work. After months of working nonpartisan on registering voters and getting people to the polls, I thought I would have been glad to see it end. I thought I would have been one of the people jumping for joy as McCain and Obama spoke. But mostly, I just thought of the long road ahead of this African American man in his new office and this historical turn of events.

In retrospect, I find myself thinking of the state of our country, and if electing change to our country was for the best. I haven’t thought this all through yet, but the short answer is yes. Obama possesses the charisma and poise needed in a leader. He was able to gain the support of enough Americans to win the presidency. He convinced voters that their voice is important and that one voice can make a difference. And for this reason he has gained all my respect. He is the speaker I wish to be and he sends the message I want to send.

There is no reason why he will not be able to use those same skills in foreign affairs to gain the support of countries around the world. This is exactly what he needs to do. After the many years spent overseas in the Middle East, it is still debatable to people if America has done any good. America has gained the reputation of sticking its nose where it doesn’t belong. I can’t remember the last time I heard America getting praise from another country for working so diligently in the Middle East.
Obama will bring this country out of the dark haze that has been engulfing it for so many years. He will restore our country to its original glory, economically, and in the eyes other countries. It is going to be a long road but I truly believe he is what this country needs.