Comments on: This Is My Children’s America

By: ebrown

ebrown — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:06:29 +0000

I am so happy that all our children can be told “Yes, you can.”

O, yes,
I say it plain,
America never was America to me,
And yet I swear this oath–
America will be!

By: amber simmons

amber simmons — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:55:07 +0000

@Kevin: I’ve heard many EUropeans express dismay at our political system. My Swedish friend tells me both our parties would be considered right-wing in her country and she doesn’t understand what the big deal is.

I guess Americans just really love their capitalism. *shrug* I really don’t know. I don’t know enough about the economic and political history of America to answer that. But it certainly does make one think.

By: Kevin Fox

Kevin Fox — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:45:09 +0000

I think it’s beautiful that a country that is widely viewed as quite racist around the world can prove people wrong.
Though as European I do find it quite strange that people in America seem to see the term socialist in such a bad light, when in European politics, even here in Britain which sees itself as an American ally, it is seen a positive trait in a politician, and have always wondered why this is?

By: amber simmons

amber simmons — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:30:50 +0000

@Martin: Thank you :)The comment means a lot.

@Kim: It has been a long time coming, hasn’t it? Yesterday I would see pictures of the Obama family and I would think to myself, “My God, there’s going to be a black family in the White House.” It’s so surreal; it feels like a dream.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:14:31 +0000

Your post brought tears to my eyes. But it seems that is happening frequently this week. I have never felt so proud to be an American. To see so many young people engaged in the process of voting was absolutely amazing.

I think of the last time I felt that the country was united this way and it was the weeks after Sept. 11th. The difference this time is we are united by love and hope, not fear. This is truly a turning point for America and the world.

And though I hesitate to put labels on myself or others, I like your husband say “on behalf of my people, I honor and congratulate your people.” It has been a long time coming!

And to the daughters of America, it is time to stand up and feel that beauty and power within you. Know that it is different from the power a man exudes, but no less powerful!

Love and blessings!

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:11:41 +0000

Very moving, thank you. I’m a white British guy who, like so many world-wide, watched this election with bated breath and cried tears of joy and relief as the results came in. My son is six years old too and his mother is black Guyanese. Regardless of Obama’s success as President, the fact that the people of the USA voted as they did sends a wonderful message of hope after so many years of despair. Many thanks and congratulations to our American cousins, from all three of us.

By: Sali Tetreault

Sali Tetreault — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:11:32 +0000

That was fabulous! Heres sending love and blessings to the new hope of America.

blessed be-Sali

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:08:22 +0000

This is beautiful. And I am overjoyed for all of us!

By: Lori-Lyn

Lori-Lyn — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:01:30 +0000

Thank you for writing this beautiful post.

By: amber simmons

amber simmons — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:54:38 +0000

Yes, Anja!