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redwitch

(14,944 posts) Sun Jul 21, 2013, 09:50 AM Jul 2013

When President Obama was elected the first time I cried.

Because I thought America was truly redeeming herself for her racist past. Although it was truly a wonderful step in the right direction his election simply overturned the rock to find all the ugly crawling things beneath. It's really ugly and we have much work to do.

The murder of Trayvon Martin has emboldened them even further and I am sickened by it.
They say that sunshine is the best disinfectant.
I hope so.

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When President Obama was elected the first time I cried. (Original Post) redwitch Jul 2013 OP

Well said! Spazito Jul 2013 #1

I was so appreciative PBO's been Cha Jul 2013 #2

Spazito

(50,349 posts)

1. Well said!

Reply to redwitch (Original post)

Sun Jul 21, 2013, 11:04 AM

Jul 2013

I completely agree.

Cha

(297,257 posts)

2. I was so appreciative PBO's been

Reply to redwitch (Original post)

Sun Jul 21, 2013, 06:45 PM

Jul 2013

elected both times, redwitch. But, I knew the real work would begin and it would unleash a fury of ugliness unseen before.

And, here we are.. However, I have hopes for Justice4Trayvon in ways we may not see now. But, his legacy will live on through his parents "grace and dignity" and all those who will not let his memory be forgotten.. nor, how his killer went free.

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