I have been thinking a lot lately about the political landscape of our country as it relates to the upcoming inauguration of the new President of the United States. It is truly an historic event. The gravity of this event is especially illuminated if you consider the past atrocities of slavery and the fact that only 43 people have held the office of President of the United States.
I will admit up front that I have really only been paying attention to the goings-on in Washington for the last 18 or so years. I turned 18, seven days before the start of Desert Storm-I think that is when I first started paying attention.
George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have been Presidents during the last 18 years. There have been good things and bad things that have happened during the terms of all three presidents. While I have not always agreed with how some issues were handled by the men holding the office, I have always respected them for holding the office-the office of our President.
Since I am in confession mode, I will also admit that I did not vote for Barack Obama. I will, however, continue to support and respect the office of the President. President Barack Obama, has many great challenges in front of him; therefore, there are a great many challenges in front of us. Anyone who views this differently should take some time to reflect on the history of this great country, and what it is that has made it great.
It is my wish that the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America will serve as the antidote to the venom that is coursing through the veins of so many, and does not fuel the anger and hate that has divided us in the past. I wish the best for President Obama and our country. God bless America!
