We Tell it Like It Is

I am not a "political" person and do not pay attention to the fine details. Others will agree with me and say they are not very tuned in either. Some people condone my behavior (or lack thereof) and say I don't care about my country and don't appreciate what we have. That, of course, is not true. I admit that the older I get, the more I believe that in certain circumstances (including politics), ignorance is bliss. However, being in the industry I am in, having someone in office who has a strong concern about our economy and our people's confidence is very important to me. Yes, I voted and yes, I am extremely happy with the man that was chosen to be our new president. I listened to his inaugural speech today.

I listened to all of the things our new president said today and watched the tv cameras pan out and over the thousands and thousands of people who were there with so much excitement to witness this glorious event. Sometimes, the camera would zoom in on specific people; ordinary people like me. People that probably took off of work from their factory jobs, office desks, warehouses, hospitals, etc. to say they saw it with their own eyes. And those eyes gazed up towards Mr. President as he spoke of future peace and prosperity and they reflected hope.

Please Mr. Barack Obama, don't disappoint these people. They are counting on you. We are vulnerable. We need our confidence back.