As hopeless as the racism issue seems to be in America, and it is very deeply rooted, do you realize what a positive impact a black president could potentially have?
Imagine a generation of children growing up with the reality of a black president, and one who turned the country around in a good way, at a critical juncture? Children love to rebel once they hit their teens, and if they rebel correctly racism could go the way of the vinyl LP pretty quickly.
If Obama wins, he could indeed be this country's savior -- not just as an intelligent and morally grounded leader, but as an ongoing counterpoint to the stupidity of racism. I think there is astounding potential here.
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Date: 2008-09-29 10:46 pm (UTC)Imagine a generation of children growing up with the reality of a black president, and one who turned the country around in a good way, at a critical juncture? Children love to rebel once they hit their teens, and if they rebel correctly racism could go the way of the vinyl LP pretty quickly.
If Obama wins, he could indeed be this country's savior -- not just as an intelligent and morally grounded leader, but as an ongoing counterpoint to the stupidity of racism. I think there is astounding potential here.