Let me first state that I am not agreeing or disagreeing with any of Barack Obama’s principles or policies, rather this article is focused on examining the significance of last night’s events.
Before heading into November 4, I pretty much assumed Obama was going to win and I really didn’t think much of it; however, when CNN finally projected him the winner, a crazy feeling just suddenly overwhelmed me, and I never thought I would feel this way. In fact, I don’t think I ever felt this way.
I usually don’t react so emotional to anything, yet for some reason I was filled with an enormous amount of pride and excitement. I almost had to fight tears of joy from creeping out, and I NEVER DO THAT.
The election of Barack Obama proves that regardless of you skin color, ethnicity, background, poor or rich, or even experience, with hard work and determination you can accomplish even your wildest dreams.
Yes, Obama is the first black President, but there is much more that that. He is also one of the youngest and least experienced. While it is obviously unproven if he can do the job well; nonetheless, he got the position. He embodies everything about the American Dream. He did not come from some rich upper-class family, and he was not handed any free lunches. If he can fight through all adversity and become President of the United States, then what is stopping us from feeding our dreams?
I’m sure people reacted differently to the events of last night. I know many that were bummed because McCain did not win, yet, regardless of who they were backing, they couldn’t help but feel some sort of pride. Personally, I am a first generation American-born Indian. So, while I am not black, I am a minority. My parents came to this country for a better life for me and my sister.
It seems like over the years everybody has slowly taken for granted what the United States has to offer, especially if we compare it to other countries. Over the past couple of months, people are even wondering if the U.S is the best country out there. With the events that happened last night, hopefully this is a wake-up call to everybody that: although change might not be truely evident in the near future, at least we know its here.
Now what will you do with it?