Ya Gotta Work For It

I was absolutely galvanized by last night's speech by Barak Obama. He is everything this nation could hope for in a leader: brilliant, articulate, dedicated, inspired and inspiring. He has gotten things done about the issues he feels are so important to our nation. He wants to get so much more done: healthcare for all, justice for women, the end to unfair pay practices, jobs right here in America, energy independence, an end to global warming, an exit strategy that gets our troops home asap, and so much more that has been neglected, trampled and destroyed by George Bush and his minions. He called Bush to account and questioned McCain's loyalty to Bush's backward and destructive polices, but he did not question McCain's loyalty to America.  He did all this without the vitriol and rancor we see in so many politicians' speeches. He was forceful but respectful of the other side. 

One of the best things I saw in that speech was a willingness to work with Republicans to mend this battered nation. He does not want to widen the dangerous rift that has formed over the past 20 years and more in America. It's not about liberals and conservatives. It's about America. As he so eloquently stated, it's not about him. It's about lifting America up from the gutter we've fallen into in the eyes of other nations. It's about lifting up the middle class for so long used and abused. It's about getting involved in communities. It's about being an American in the best sense of the word. God, we need him now so badly, which is where the work come in. 

Folks, if you want change, justice, fairness, peace, ya gotta do some work for it. Get out there and get involved in trying to get this wonderful leader elected so that he can do what he does best, which is help people, which is fight for what he believes in, which is what is best for America. 

1. Find out where folks are registering voters and volunteer. 

2. Help with sending out informational literature down at the local Democratic headquarters. 

3. E-mail, text, phone, talk face to face with anyone you know who is sitting on the fence.

4. Help distribute absentee ballots to shut ins and nursing homes. 

5.  Volunteer to take voters who don't have transportation to the polls. 

6. And most importantly, GO VOTE! It's never been more important. 

If you happen to be thinking of voting for McCain and are reading this, please find a transcript of Obama's speech and really read it with an open mind. Then ask yourself who will take America forward and who will take America down the same dark path we've been following for the last eight years?