I am so proud of my country

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I had no idea I was so emotionally involved with this election.

When I heard Barack Obama had won, I was taping an episode of Future Delivery TV with Jason Lam and Jonathan Mead.  Jonathan’s girlfriend came out of her room to tell us the news.  It didn’t quite hit me when she told me.

On the drive home, I listened to Barack Obama’s speech and I truly almost shed a tear.  I felt so proud of being a part of this epic moment in the history of America.  Now I know why I voted.

I live in California which means we pretty much always vote Democratic.  I had doubts that my vote truly counted because we’re going to elect Barack Obama anyways in California.  Why should I vote since our votes only count toward to electorate?  I have a few friends that our part of our generation as well that did not vote because they felt their vote would be insignificant.  I feel sorry for them now.

I voted because of the feeling I feel right now.  I was a part of this amazing change in America.  So what if my vote didn’t really “matter” because we were going to elect Barack in California with or without my vote.  So what!  The reason I voted was because I wanted my voice to be heard, and now I feel that it truly has been heard.

I will remember this feeling for the rest of my life.  Unlike the other feelings I will always remember, like 9/11 or Princess Diana, this one is a feeling of hope and joy.

Time for me to go home and embrace my family and girlfriend!  Congratulations America!  We did it

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Comment by Allie Osmar
2008-11-08 19:27:48

I was in Grant Park when Obama won and it was the MOST AMAZING experience! I had issues with my absentee ballot in Michigan, so my parents literally drove it down to me in Chicago and hand delivered it on election day. I agree, I just had to vote and be a part of it.

 
Comment by Jun Loayza
2008-11-08 20:07:56

Wow, I wish I could have been there!

That is so great of your parents to drive it down for you. Being from Cali, my vote probably didn’t really “count” towards electing Obama. But, I feel a part of the entire movement.

My friend wanted Obama to win but didn’t vote; I look at him and I know that he doesn’t feel like he contributed. I do :)

- Jun

 
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