Reply #7: You're not an idiot....

[CoffeeCat]

...and we all understand these moments.

You're an honest person for sharing it and it is hard to put all of this into words.

I do believe, that Obama being president will change things, as far as race is concerned. It
will be a new day in America.

Without even trying to make some big sociological statement, my children did--when they said this:

"Mommy, why does a person have a name like 'Brock Bama'?"

"Everyone had their own, unique name."

"I know mom, but that's a different name. I've never heard a name like that. Will we really have
a president named 'Brock Bama'?"

My husband turned to me and said, "Wow. We were always told as children that anyone of any color, gender
or background could be president, but our children will grow up in a world not only hearing it but seeing
that it is possible."

My husband and I both had tears in our eyes.

This will change everything...because like my husband said--we were always told that anyone could be
president in America. However, there was always some doubt. Racists and the bad elements of society
are often magnified by the media--leaving us wondering if people are good, decent and progressive enough.

When Obama becomes president, it sends a signal that we are good and decent---and that should give hope
and optimism to people of all races and renewed faith in each other.