Throughout the semester, especially with this past election, we discussed the importance of change in a community. Rebuilding how our government nationally and internationally, educational funding and testing, and creating a new unified health care system, all some of the promised changes. I found it interesting in watching the speech from the new President Elect Senator Barack Obama, how many of these changes that were talked about throughout all the campaigning are now going to be executed.
As many of you know, I did support Senator John McCain in this election for many reasons, and of course was disappointed in the results. However, I was recently inspired to embrace this new change. In a conversation with an Obama supporter and close friend, she mentioned that now she personally is motivated to make changes in her life because of the support and plans for Obama's change in America. This kind of surprised me. Instead of thinking about how this change will affect me megatively, I have now evolved myself to think, "How can this change benefit me and my life?" as well as "How can I work with these ideas to change the world for others".
This election has personally changed me. I have learned so much about my own political beliefs as well as those of others and now plan to accept the changes into my own life. If many Americans can hold onto this "Change We Can Believe In" we can individually make changes in our own lives that will overall effect the change in the country. Although I did not vote for Barack Obama, I really look forward to seeing what he does in our country, and I'm inspired to stand up for my own beliefs because he was able to challenge America to change!
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As you know, I'm also a republican and I voted for John McCain. I too was disappointed in the election results, but I'm excited to see the "change" that is going to take place while Obama is President. I definitely feel like our country is going to be moving in a new direction, and I'm excited to see where we end up.
Bravo Marge! We stand together on a lot of issues and the election was one of them. I felt that Obama's speech the night he won was gracious and respectful. While I also cast my vote for John McCain I am interested in how Obama will make these changes. Its almost as if he read the Block book and is now challenging us to make a difference. While though I'm still cautious about what things are going on, I am interested to see what will take place in our country. He has challenged us to change and that has inspired many people to do a lot more than what they used to. Change will take place either way, but now there is a chance of it being more of a group effort than just a government one.
I must say I believe Obama was not only the best choice for our Country, but the best thing for you as a person Margaret.
By not getting what you wanted your grasp of understanding and tolerance has flourished.
Your statements about being willing to make a change are poignant and inspiring and I truly look forward to see the changes in you.
Brava!
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