I feel a little weird saying this, because there are a number of other countries that are well ahead of us in electing female leaders. Still, as an American, this is a momentous win for numerous reasons. In fact, even for non-Americans, this is a momentous win. Perhaps it's arrogant and bias of me to say that The United States of America has always been a beacon of hope in the world, and that that's what has been restored, but that is how this moment in history feels. I'm filled with so many emotions, but especially with hope, because of what this means for my son's future.
I feel hopeful that our country will make the appropriate steps forward to address climate change so my son and future generations have a livable earth to inherit. I feel hopeful that no matter who my son chooses to love in the future, that love will be honored and celebrated as all love should be honored. I feel hopeful that we will actually and carefully examine and reform social justice issues. I feel hopeful that while racism won't just go away, it will no longer be tolerated and incited by the leader of our country. I feel hopeful that little girls everywhere will shatter all the glass ceilings until there are no more glass ceilings. I feel hopeful that our place and influence on the international and global stage will become a positive and collaborative one. I feel hopeful that we have a leader who will lead with honor and integrity, who will surround himself with a diverse team and will lean on them to provide expertise in their respective areas. I feel hopeful that we have a leader who will do his best to unite our country, though he has a tough road ahead of him. And with all due respect to President-Elect Joe Biden, I feel hopeful that #47 will not be an old, straight, white male. As many of us celebrate this victory, we must remember that there is A LOT of work to do now. 70 million Americans do not feel the same way, and we need to find a way to build the necessary bridges. I feel in my heart that everyone needs and deserves to be seen and heard. Then I think of those who are truly White Supremacists, and I think, except them. However, I remind myself of Daryl Davis, who befriended 200 KKK members and convinced them to shed their robes. So yes, let's please heal our wounds together and listen to each other. Perhaps then we will see each other as the neighbors, and brothers and sisters, that we are.
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Mer Bear
11/13/2020 07:22:04 am
Love this. Summed up the perfect sentiments surrounding our recent current events. <3
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