Today, Nov 4, 2008, is the election climax for the President of the United States of America. Barack Obama vs. John McCain. What an enormous amount of time, money and energy that has gone into the past several years of campaigning. Tonight's final count of votes will put an end to the debates, televi...
What was most remarkable about yesterday was how many people believed, some for the first time, that their vote mattered, that it was indeed essential, that our government really works when we are an involved and passionate electorate. The experience of so many Americans working together to change the political landscape should serve as a reminder to us all how powerful democracy truly is--we all have the power to shape the government in our image, to draw from our ranks and support leaders who hopefully inspire all of us with wisdom and integrity. And I agree that is something we all can believe in.