The presidential election has occurred and we will have Barak Obama as our president for four more years. It is my hope that the Senate and House of Representatives will work to legislate and govern for the greater good of the United States. I understand that each representative and each senator has an obligation to represent the constituents of that district/state as best they can. But I also understand that the greater good of the country has to be considered. These are fine lines and must be considered carefully. We ask ordinary human beings to do extraordinary tasks in terms of the governance of our country.
But what a wonderful country we have. There have been many struggles to create this country: Independence from England. The War between the North and the South that "freed" the slaves. The suffragette movement to allow women to vote, to name a few. The Civil Rights Movement.
We are, I believe, in an era that recognizes differences and still allows some people's rights: gender identity rights, disability rights, immigration rights (to a lesser degree), women's rights (hmm, there are still some restrictions).
There are segments of our society in which affirmative action is still prevalent. I think many of us hope that affirmative action is not necessary, and that merit on personal achievement is accepted, not withstanding qualifying characteristics that require affirmative action.
But the most important message is that we all work together as a team. Thank you.
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