I am not sure if the United States is really capable of handling a black commander in chief. I agree wholeheartedly with Obama's policies and his desire for a change and I in no way agree with John McCain or his policies. However, it seems as if our society is not ready for this yet. There is still a large number of racist people in our nation today such as the people that created this picture. The picture was sent around the world by an unknown individual in an email stating, "Guess What? Look who's coming to visit! FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ALREADY HEADED TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR A VISIT." This despicable picture represents Africans traveling to the white house. There are numerous examples of these racial slurs throughout the internet. This undeniable observation warrants an idea that if elected Obama will create a social turmoil unheard of since the days of segregation and the late Martin Luther King. Whether the possible disturbances will stay on a verbal platform or will reach the heights of lethal action will remain to be seen. I believe that Obama will do a tremendous job in office even with the horrors of the little Bush administration lingering behind. Unfortunately he cannot run a country from six feet under. I pray that Obama wins for the good of the country, but I do fear for his life and the potential grief that his family could suffer. My last concern is what condition the nation will be in if this happens. Will there be riots? Race wars? A nation torn apart? Who knows what can happen and there can be no foreseeing the situation. The only thing that I am sure about is that I truly admire Obama for his courage in facing the unexpected and hope beyond hope that my fears are never realized. However, I cannot stop myself from being more concerned with Vice President hopeful Biden and the policies and views that he represents.
Damien Needham
Chipola College
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