dream reified

MLK Jr. had a dream. Yesterday, the greatest nation on earth elected a president based on his merit.

Of course, that has happened in most presidential elections in history. The difference, this time, is that this president-elect is African American. So are his wife and children (won't it be neat having children in the White House again?). Doesn't matter. You see, that is the amazing thing about this election. The candidate that won, did so irrespective of the color of his skin.

Of course some vestiges of racism still exist in this country. But, I truly believe that most of the people, whether they voted for or against him, are extremely interested in how well he will preside over our country and don't even care about what color his skin is. I think our country has turned a corner and will never turn back.

Congratulations President-elect Obama. I hope you go down in history as one of the greatest U.S. presidents ever. Because that is what is best for our country; not because of your race.

MLK, Jr.: I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

Perhaps, yesterday, November 4, 2008 was that day this nation rose up.