In one night this country took a hyperspeed jump into reality, advancing light years ahead of where we were last election. To witness history take place with such magnitude was more moving than I could have imagined. I grew up in a town that tried to ban Jews through the 60's, then later that decade was so ahead of its time in diversity that it went around the law to integrate its neighborhoods and avoid white flight. My high school (public) was majority minorities, experienced race riots and walkouts. My Mom marched on Washington with Martin Luther King, Jr. and a hoarde of believers. Last night, she passed the NAACP in Cleveland on her way home from work and saw people dancing in the streets. To see such advancement in her lifetime, and to take part in it, is truly amazing.
Obama's win was a victory for all groups that have ever faced discrimination in this country's history. This nation is ready to be tolerant. And while there are still many haters out there, they will have at least four years to get used to it and to be proved wrong.
Now I hate to end on a bad note, but I want to add that although this country has proven its colorblindness, I don't believe it will ever be able to elect a Jewish president.
Congratulations, y'all. We've taken part in history.
I don't think the creators of 24 and President Palmer have been thanked enough.
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