a sister just sent me a copy of a moving and powerful speech. a speech that no matter what political party you prefer will move you to think about the unity of American people. it explains those "whys" that we so often struggle to explain to others. all the while wishing that they'd just get it. the "becauses" we begin, but lay to the side out of frustration or simply to keep the peace. it gives reason to the other side we've neglected to consider. it gives reason to the other side that even I have neglected to consider. it requires one to look at America. it requires one to LOOK at America. in all my life i have never read a speech that embodies the struggles of every American. it transcends race, class, and gender. it is beyond race, class, and gender. it doesn't matter who you vote for. it's no ones job to tell you. but to SEE America. to SEE America. that's where true change begins.
"A More Perfect Union" -Barack Obama 2008
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That was a awesome speech!!!
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