President's Inaguration

Today the President is getting inagurated.

I didn't think this day would come for this President. At times, this President was so controversial, that it seemed obvious that he would be replaced. During the days leading up to this last election, the country was so divided. From my point of view, there was a plan. There was optimism in the Democratic Party, that this was the year that things were going to be different. This campaign was going to defeat the Repulicans and lead our county to a be a "better" nation. This leader was going to be fearless in the face of adversity and take back the legislature. But sadly, things did not go as planned.

But every four years, tradition must continue. And this year is no exception. So whether I support or oppose the war, support or oppose gay marriage, support of oppose the current President, today is a day of celebration and reflection. I say this not because I want to be a pessimist, but because I want to be an optimist.

I find it facisinating that as I walk around the city, there are protesters protesting the President. Although I will be the first to admit that I don't like the President, nor do I agree with him on many issues that I consider to be utmost important to me, I do respect him and all that he has tried to accomplished. And on the day that is set aside for his inaguration, I will silently watch and listen to him give his speech to the nation. He is the leader of this great country and must be treated as such. Putting all personal feelings aside, he is still the President.