Maybe I shouldn't be. But on the eve of the U.S. Election, I am. The following statement is not based on any prejudice or stereotype whatsoever. What am I concerned about, you ask? Well, I believe that if Obama does not win the election, then the many black Americans will protest. Claiming racism. There will be many who will be disappointed. There may be a handful that will be angry, and then a few who may turn to violence as a result. I hope that I am wrong. If Obama wins, celebrations will take place, especially amongst the black community. And so it should. This would be ground breaking. It would be a huge break through that will pave the path for many others in the future, who would never think they would have a chance at the presidency. However, as we all know, and may have experienced....celebrations can lead to people going too far. I fear that if Americans select a black president, the extremists will come out. Those that feel that they are better then everyone else, those who will use the appointment of Obama as a reason to go out and seek revenge, in the name of all black Americans who have suffered in the past. Then on the opposite end, there may be white extremists who will be ready to take action should Obama be elected. There has already been a plot to kill Obama that was announced in the news. I am sure there are more that we have not heard about.
I hope for the best, whatever the outcome of the election is. I hope that Americans get the change they need and desire. I hope the future will be bright. I hope that regardless of who wins, people will keep their wits about them, do not harm to others and be peaceful. And on a last note, I wish we had such charismatic political candidates here in Canada!!!!
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