United are We?

When I was a child we only had about five channels on our television and when the president came on all of the stations covered his speech. I really hated to watch those speeches and would find myself doing other things instead of watching him. Besides what he had to say usually only spoke to a certain class of people and guess what; it was not my class. Tonight was so different. I found myself actually looking for what channel would cover the president best no interruptions or commentaries that would distract. It didn't seem to matter that he was on several channels but the fact of which one did I want to watch. The anticipation and excitement was beyond anything I have ever held for any of our presidents. I don't know what the future holds for us but it builds hope in my 12 year old who is sitting here watching a man of color deliver a message of hope not such for my generation but for his. Prior to watching Obama tonight my son had to deliver his own speech to a group of Boy Scouts. He stated that he never would be comfortable giving a speech to anyone, it's nerve racking. Well I sat and watched him watch President Obama and his eyes were glued to the set. I even caught him mimicking some of his gestures and saying "Amen to that". I then asked him how did he (Obama) feel about having to get up and speak in front of a group of divided people - some supporting him and some who didn't. He said to me as the cameras revealed faces that he could tell easily the ones who were with him and the ones who even after tonight were not. He then made a comment that really made me wonder if we will ever grow up as a country. He asked if we are called the United States why aren't we? Wow, how can a 12 year old bring you to your knees. I was put in a box. Although it's good to see a man of color hold the office of President, it must also be a place of difficult. It's one thing to lead people who want to be led but it's totally different to attempt to guide a group of people who only want what they want the way they want it when they want it. So much for being united. God help us all.