This morning in the fitness center locker room I hugged a black friend as we both hoped this would be a new beginning for America. While I didn't vote for him, I now think the election of a black man (I hope this isn't offensive as I think we are all Americans and don't like the hyphenated-American designation for anyone, including myself as a "Danish-American") for President is a good thing. Hopefully, it can move us beyond the anger and cries of racism. Do I think there are racists in America? Yes, I do, but I believe they are small in number and come on both sides. Watching the tears flow down the cheeks of Jesse Jackson as he listened to Obama's excellent speech, I couldn't help thinking how proud he must be to see a black man elected to the most powerful position in the world. Rev. Jackson had marched with Dr. Martin Luther King in the civil rights marches of the early 1960's.
The economy is heading further south and we still have enemies who wish this country destroyed. I wish the Obama family well and pray for their safety as he tries to lead our country through this very difficult time.
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