Being part of a historically significant event is not something everyone can claim, and this is why I feel so privileged to be part of one today. This was the very first election I voted in since I got my citizenship last year, and I can't find words to describe my pride in being a part of the greatest democracy on earth, and also being part of a historically significant moment in this nation's history. 232 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this nation gets its first African-American President.
I just heard McCain's speech where he conceded the election to Obama. I've always admired Senator McCain; his (pre-campaign) moderate views have always appealed to me. I was quite touched when I heard his speech, especially on his emphasis on how all of us need to rally together as Americans (in spite of repeated booings from the audience, which he asked them to stop) behind President-elect Obama. His core message was that in spite of all our differing views and opinions, the one thing we have in common is that we are all Americans and as such we all have to work together to take this country through the difficult times it is facing.
This campaign has been a long and hard one, but at the end of it all I think we can all say that this election has been a shining example of the best system of governance in the world - democracy. I'm looking forward to the future with a lot of hope. The next four years are going to be full of change. I hope it is a change for the better and I think we can make it so if we all rally behind the President as Americans, because it's not the President that makes America a great nation. Americans make America a great nation.
Update:
I just heard Obama's victory speech. I wonder... will children be learning about it in school a hundred years from now? I think they will and they should be, because what I heard was that America has not lost its way. It is still a shining beacon of democracy to the world. This election just proved it.
I was out in the desert today and found a digital camera card that I think might belong to you. It has photos of a G1 cell phone and I got your contact info from the cell phone photos. There are also pictures of a halloween party and other photos proving you know how to have a good time. If this is yours please send me an email and I can get it back to you.