The Truth Is Often Stranger Than Fiction

Here is an example of today's stupidity which fueled this post that I received in the form of a text message:
"All white people are to report to the cotton fields at 7 am for orientation. Don't be late! Love, Obama"

REALLY?!?!?!

So last time I checked this past presidential election wasn't supposed to be about color. Well slap me silly because you could have fooled me. It is ENTIRELY about color and race (I am just utterly redundant today). Everything I hear is about black people this, black people that. I did not vote for Obama because he is black, and mind you only half. But because I believed in what he said. He could have been just another old, white guy but with the same words and he would have won my vote. Electing someone should not have to do with their race and gender, but with their beliefs and ideas to better our down spiraling society.

Yes this election was very historical, only an idiot would deny that. A young, black man was elected. That is the only sentece that should have crossed peoples minds which then led to the thoughts of his policies, his ideas, his wants for change. And why isn't teh media interviewing people that are white about how they feel about Obama. The only people they interview are people who are also black. White people have feelings and thoughts about Obama being president and what he can bring for their future as well. Call me silly but that's just putting a line through the races. We are a country that constantly contridicts our standing. All men are created equal, except for (insert here an ethnic or economical difference). But I do see that my opinion on this issue may be blurred by being white.

I was once told by one of my professors who happened to be black that when a white person says that they do not see color, they are lieing. Well thats funny because I'm pretty sure someone else can't tell me what I do and what I don't see. I do not see color, color does not factor into whethere or not I like someone and how I judge them. I was the minority growing up. A little white girl stuck in an inner city catholic school that was majority puerto ricans and blacks. Our generation has been talk to recognize difference but not to judge on difference. Yet our elders are doing the complete opposite and confusing the minds of young America.

I am waiting to see the day when all men and women are treated equally, I just hope that it is within my time on this planet. With any luck I will be on Mars with Tina Fey enjoying some cocktails in about 15 to 20 yrs.