This is interesting...

I am proud and excited to have cast my vote today for a man whom I find to be an admirable human being, and someone who I honestly WANT as my president. I know he doesn't walk on water - and in fact I fear he won't get a second term after he's unable to make a dent in the stinking pile of corruption that the last eight years have left us with. But he's smart, and intelligent, and shows a depth of understanding, and a willingness to listen to the opposition. I don't agree with everything he says - hell, he's not really liberal enough for my tastes. But I RESPECT him, and I'm grateful to have a potential president whom I honestly respect.

I am also extremely proud to have had the opportunity to cast my vote for president for an African American. I'm just sad that it has taken this long, and that race, gender or religion are still issues that affect people's choice of candidates. But we are taking steps in the right direction - strides, even. And those who continue to use those factors for discrimination will become pathetic pariahs rather than mainstream.

Yes, we can. For once, in a very long time, I actually believe it.
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