The election of Barrack Obama to the Presidency of the United States of America represents something very good and long overdue.
The suffering of African Americans is a tragic blight on the history of the greatest nation on the face of the earth. Prejudice of any sort is to be condemned and overcome and we should rejoice when we see its power diminishing in our lives. I have been very gratified to see and hear how people of colour everywhere are celebrating this latest milestone on the march to the promised land. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream is closer to being realized. The symbolism in this event is powerful and important.
But this does not mean that an election victory will translate into lasting and concrete improvements for America and its citizens. Only responsible government of a responsible people will lead to an improved future. I hope that the commitments spoken of by Barrack Obama on the campaign trail will be realized. A good and decent life should be available to all citizens. The weak and disadvantaged should be assisted to a better life. Concern and compassion for our the fellow members of the human family should be our way of life. And fathers (black and white) should take responsibility for the children they sire.
A revolution of values is needed to see the Obama agenda realized. We will have to wait to see if this amazingly talented and charismatic man will lead us to that revolution of values or if it will be more of the same 'hedonism for all and damn the consequences' that has been the dark underside of our liberal/rights culture for several generations.
LH
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