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I Want to Talk About the Inauguration

Why It Is Important to Me!...
I am one of the many Black people who lived during the unrest, riots and marches of the 50's, 60's, and 70's. I remember what it felt like to be judged solely on the color of my skin. I remember to this day what it felt like to be told to leave a store, resturant, or other public place because I was not even considered as a legal human being.
I remember the prayer and the hope that one day My kind, women and other minorities would have a chance at the American dream just like everyone else. And, today that prayer and hope is being realized in the signing in of Mr. Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United states of America.
My face is soaking wet with tears, my hands are shaking as I write this, and my heart is so full 'till it is welling up and over with love for the American people. You all looked past his color, his roots, and judged him on his abilities and knowledge. I thank you so much for the priviledge of being able to see this decision in action. There are many others who should have seen this day but because of their sacrifices are not here to celebrate what I am honored to celebrate for them and myself.
I really have hope for this country, that I love, more than I have ever had before. I will remember that we put in to fact ... that if we work together we can accomplish great, good things. I used to believe that a long time ago...now I can believe again. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! And, YES WE CAN!
Total Peace, Much Light, and Nothing But Love to You!

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I am so ready to get to work on what I can do to help, assist, support, ... whatever! I have a hope now that was hurt badly before but it is healed and ready for the real fight. There is nothing like being inspired! I have my belief in my Creator which always sustains me. He has sent us a great honor and healing in this moment of history. Please do not waste the gift. We needed this especially for the young who now know why all the histories, accomplishments, and learning for the sake of learning is more important than trying to get by with just the necessities. Knowing why it is important in all subjects or life situations to be able to build on very strong foundations, because, "We are only as strong as our weakest link," will always be true. We can determine how to better strengthen our weakest links in our daily lives by raising up our personal standards and in doing so raise up the standards of our nation. Then we will be better able to protect the new found strength found in our oneness If we just keep trying to... just get by... then one day we might not ... just slip through. Mr. Obama is right. We have got to really want this, not take this for granted this time, and do the work necessary. Don't you see how quickly the dream of America almost ended??? We cannot afford to ever again take for granted the precious way of life we have here in this Place called America. "We need to expect the best, give nothing but the best and accept nothing but the best from ourselves and everyone else." (a quote) I try to live up to this standard as much I possibly can do so. It is very hard sometimes. But, I have found the efforts to be well worth the fight. The benefits quite sweet and pleasing. And this 44th Inauguration ... was well worth it. Peace and Much Love to You.