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Authors, sign in!There has been much talk about Barack's speech yesterday. Radio programs, talk shows, comedy shows, political pundits....
As far as blogging goes, I know I'm already way behind in putting his speech out there. Anyone who was interested in his words or this political race in general has already heard it and heard all of the pundits talking about it over... and over... and over. But if you haven't watched it, you really should. Listen to his words and please feel free to comment.
In my mind, there's really not much more you can say. He said it best. He addressed the reality of black... and white. He addressed issues that people want to sweep under the rug and pretend aren't there.
I haven't had time to digest it all. I think there's much more to the speech than I've really had time to think about or process. But I know one thing I did get out of it...
We have to face reality. We ALL need to be a part of fixing the system. We ALL play a role. To make our communities and our society stronger we have to get started.
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Comments (1)
There is another blog a few entries down that takes Barack to task about not totally separating himself from a church that is unashamedly black. Perhaps it reflects the perspective of a younger person who did not live through overt racism nor appreciates the unique way faith carried people through what would have utterly destroyed most people's ability to function. Suspecting that, I entered a response to the talk questioning his church's mission statement.
Barack walked a fine line, and I think successfully. He had to talk about personal faith and personal relationships. Then he had to talk about governance. They really do not converge. It is not healthy for us to ask them to.
I appreciate it when folks are willing to see that our future as a nation is not about Barack, and it is not really about his pastor nor his church's mission statement.
It is about how the government deals with everyone. It has to be about ALL of us or not at all. A house divided against itself cannot stand. This has been understood by wise leaders forever.
Posted by Jean Binder
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March 19, 2008 5:52 PM
Posted on March 19, 2008 17:52