The Presidency

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"In the end, then, what is called for is nothing more, and nothing less, than what all the world's great religions demand - that we do unto others as we would have them do unto us. Let us be our brother's keeper, Scripture tells us. Let us be our sister's keeper. Let us find that common stake we all have in one another, and let our politics reflect that spirit as well." Barack Obama 
Obama's speech addressed more than the obvious racial tension occurring during his campaign. Obama spoke about the history of our nation and its failure to work past differences that prevent progress. Our country has struggled with unity and loyalties since its commencement. Even back when we were still a British colony there were still some individuals who supported the rule of the king out of convenience. Once we became independent it was necessary to adopt this position of neutrality in global affairs because there was an overwhelming amount of political matters to work through. The nation had to figure out how to stand on its own two feet first. As our founding fathers congregated, they created the basis for the politics of this country. The documents they created would become living documents that would be expanded as the need of the country saw fit. Our declaration of independence was celebrated then, although at its inception it excluded a major part of the citizenship that's enveloped by its protection now. The vagueness of these documents have allowed amendments to come into place in order to clarify and prevent corruptive behaviors. This flexibility means that there is room in our foundations to improve the nation as a whole, if we work together to address the needs of our people change can be achieved. We have to stop allowing distractions like political party, social class, gender and race get in the way of our progression. 

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