Sorry, Chase

For those of you who remember that I always said Chase would be the First Black President of the U.S., it seems that will not prove to be true. I’ve never been more excited about being wrong!

Nov. 4, 2008 will go down in history as a day that will be remembered by not only Americans but by those all over the world.

As a United States citizen I am absolutely thrilled with the outcome of the election for several reasons. One is the message of unity that the election of Barack Obama brings.

I remember the first speech that catapulted him into the mainstream media. It was at the Democratic Convention and he was a U.S. senator who spoke about not the blue states or the red states but at the United States.

That message continued to prevail from that first talked about speech to his acceptance speech last night. My hope is that under his administration the climate of America and the world will be one that embraces change and tries to unite people everywhere.

Another great message of this election is that if you sacrifice, work hard and keep God first, there is nothing that you can’t overcome. For so long it seemed that the highest office in the States was absolutely insurmountable and unachievable for an African American, but last night that hurdle came down.

As an African American it expands the possibility for my life and more importantly the lives of my two sons. I can truly say to them that they can be ANYTHING they want to be in this world. I hope that people everywhere can look at their children and see new possibilities because of the triumph we all witnessed.

It was truly an emotional night for me because a little over 40 years ago Black people were not even allowed to vote in America let alone run for office.

I think of all those before me who died for my right to vote and I am honoured that I was then able to exercise my vote and help to elect the First Black President of the U.S. – GO OBAMA!!

God Bless.
Milt