By Kerwin De Matas
Welcome to the land of the free….what ever that means.
The U.S is preparing for their Presidential elections 2008, and until now Barack Obama is leading with John Mc Kain breathing down his neck for the U.S votes this year.
Question: What would the results be if Obama wins?
Answer: Very interesting question.
This mighty country has been for centuries the epicenter for what all immigrants’ leave their countries for: The American dream.
Unfortunately though, it has never been, nor will it ever be easy or just, when it comes down to this topic. The two major racial groups in the U.S, which are the whites and blacks, could never come to terms with their co-existence in this country. Therefore, how could anyone else not born in this country live a life free of harassment?
Now I am happy that the U.S is supposedly developed to the point where most people are ready to go out and vote in public for the first black President in U.S history, but to what cost. The elections are about to take place in a few days and already there are talks about confrontational attacks (even another civil war?) between these two major groups. Of course if this has to happen, every other minority group including immigrants will be affected.
What a shame.
What a shame that there are white and black groups carrying out attacks against each other, and planning worst events to come. The derogatory remarks made against each other should say a lot about the hate and racial tensions yet strong and alive on this continent.
The citizens of this country should all be proud of a democracy that would allow decisions like this to be made by the people, for the people.
But no, these two groups are just contented to be angry with each other for something that happened centuries ago (slavery and afterwards, segregation). Of course this is something that should not be forgotten, and to use these past events as a form of reconciliation.
Am I crazy? Would I dare to suggest Reconciliation?
I guess at this stage, everyone just feels better walking around playing the blame game, walking backward instead of forward, too sad.
Like everyone else, I can only hope for the best. Yes, the new President is going to come to the helm just when the U.S is preparing for a supposed recession, where hell will surely break loose as he (black or white) would be blamed for the decline of the economy. Come on Americans; celebrate your future and all the good that could become of it, instead of licking the wounds of terrible pains that are long gone. I agree that the pain and humiliation would not be easy to forget, but prolonging it won’t help either.
Let Tuesday 4th be a day to remember, as the day when America took a major decision for change; to try ending once and for all the unnecessary friction that is tearing the people apart. The worlds’ eyes are on you. Power to all the people, bless.
This is what I meant, work your brain man, much better and interesting post, you can go for more. The part of civil war is a bit soapy but the rest I liked it (this comment is about the writing more than the subject itself as my friend was worried...)
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Same thing I said after I wrote it, but I preferred to stick with it to make my point(even if I had to exaggerate!). I fear the worst though, because in the U.S there are extremist white and black groups; If there are attacks because of the election results making you know who a winner, then of course there will be a counter attack from the other group. Take care Jose, bless.
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