thepowerofme

While listening to NPR while out rabbit hunting, I was listening to a presentation on affirmative action.  While being a white male I really have no business talking about something that really does not affect me.  While it affects me in a negative way it really does have a place still in our country today.  But does it really?  Take for instance examining this countries last presidential race.  For one we were forced to choose two new categories of running mates.  We could have elected our first woman president, or our first African American.  What ever you chose this was a time of great change that is for sure.  To see America go through the growing changes of race and gender it was exciting to watch.  While I may not have supported the president elect, I for one am excited as an American that we were able to witness this passing of the torch.  So as tomorrow comes make plans to watch this great adventure.  For the first time in our life we will be able to witness an African American raising his lot, to the highest seat of office this country has available.  This just proves to me, that while affirmative action is necessary do to the bigotry that still exists in this country.  It is something that can be overcome if you just stick your mind to it.  Rise to greet the challenge and see what happens next.  Who knows, we still may get the chance of witnessing a woman elected to the office of president.  Then we will have come full circle in the area of change.

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