I can't say that I am particularly pleased, or for that matter, I'm not extremely fearful. While I disagree with the President elect on a number of issues, I believe this decision will ultimately unify the nation. The surface level effects and the short-term benefits are at the moment very palatable. America has come a long way. We have elected an African-American as president. For this I am hopeful and grateful. Had McCain won, I fear our cities would have suffered bitter rioting. Our country's civil wounds would have deepened. At the present, citizens are rightfully rejoicing and the media's biting tongue can rest for a while.
The short-term effects are healing, but I fear the long-term effects to come. Whether or not the war in the Middle East was merited, an immediate removal of military forces would be detrimental. I do not want another episode of Vietnam. Moreover, Obama's intentions to relieve the economic lower class are good; but, his means of going about it could be hazardous. Higher taxes on larger companies would force companies, such as, Walmart, to either cut employers or raise prices. This intern effects the lower class who have come to rely on "everyday low prices."
Obama is a strong leader and a powerful speaker. He did not get my vote, but I will give him my support. I still have a voice, and the President Elect has promised to hear it.
