Inauguration Day

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I was his time as a true independent in the arena of politics. I'm trying to study and analyze each bill or a sentence and come to the conclusion my personal information I can find one and the same procedure I use when choosing a candidate. I despise those who believe party politics and partisanship should die his death some time.

Apart from that, I'm always happy to accept this past presidential election. The reason for my excitement was BarackObama and what his election potential significance for me. Now I do not agree with all his actions and ideas, and I know that stumble and sometimes fail. I had my moments of frustration and even anger at the decisions he makes. E 'in this way with any elected official, especially with our Commander in Chief. I agree about the coming of our leaders know that the only person who would do all I want is, well, me. But there are many ideas and concepts, I absolutely agreewith, and I think will make a difference and improve things and make up long ago by changing the status quo.

So my excitement and surprise, came to a head when President Obama won. Even watching Senator McCain concession speech, and Obama's acceptance speech, I was still stunned easy to see that we had chosen to give the first African-American president. I was so happy and proud that we as a country so far that the ugly head of racism waswith a more difficult its ugly pumpkin.

That's not to say that I cheated in any way. I know, racism, ignorance and intolerance are out there. Behind closed doors, whispering here a slight shake of his head there, sometimes looking directly for all, but I felt the struggle for racial equality was to move forward. Not as fast as I like, would be able to see, but still progressing.

Racism has always baffled me. Seeking advice based on information formand my sense of logic, of hate, because someone, race, creed or religion, never, never make sense to me. My wife and I raised our children in a way. There is no room for hatred and all people should be assessed to a person, the person. I should not say you love everyone and the whole world your friend should not at all. Let's face it, there are some people in the world that you never will, at a weekend barbecue, or you prefer basic foodThe ears closed, as they say hear. This is normal, but someone you've never met because of the color of their skin or pray that God hates? Huh? How could you run the profound ignorance?

Now I got my answer to that question. I happened to be in a state in the south to the Company on the date of commencement. I'll let you know exactly where I was like this do not happen Against the State in low light conditions, as I really like this place. In any event, the atmosphere was truly electric. There have been somany emotions filled the air, out of joy and enthusiasm for the anger and indignation.

I was sitting in a small restaurant for lunch with three people I work with at the time, was all the inhabitants of the region, all white men. The lunch crowd was a mixture of whites and blacks, all eyes of the few television institution is blocked. The tension was palpable in the room and I know that at first did not like tension.

"I can not believe it as a blankHouse for a reason, and now we have a (N-Word) live in it. "I almost suffocated. This was not only a whispered tone, But to hear a strong, clear statement to everyone in our environment. The other two agree entirely, and their conversation in a similar way.

At first I was just horrified when I saw her sitting around the faces of other guests, then again on the faces of men at my table. Nobody (even the other guests - white or black), seemed to be flinching. This was aconversation perfectly normal and acceptable. I also realized that because I know they have just adopted, I would agree with them and led.

At first I was offended, but then grew angry. I stayed calm, knowing that these people, but also good to know who was there working on this project so that I wonder - "is the only reason you do not want this man to be president because of his race?" She looked at me without understanding for a moment then replies, in fact"It 'must be some other reason?" At that time, I apologized and left the restaurant and drove back to work. (I will not bore you with details of the rest of my days)

Now I've always been of ignorance and racism of the mycelium little insecure minds. But these men were talented, well-educated people. How could the people who obviously have the capacity for rational thought and intelligent, this kind of deep seeded racism? It was so natural for them, of course, assumed I heardSimilarly, because I know I am. It 'was so natural and normal that it was scary as hell. And 'as if it were passed on from generation to generation for so long that it is almost hereditary genetic level.

How can you combat this kind of deep seeded racism? This level of ignorance and hatred? There is a concern that I can not shake. It keeps me awake at night sometimes and makes me question how far we had come, and makes me see how far we go or not as human beings in thoughtthe struggle for equality. We are all a part of it, and they all have to recognize it and protect it. If we turn a blind eye and pretend that goes away, will never heal. I do not know how to fight intolerance to these levels of depth, but I'm not going to stop trying to find out.