The First Round of Election 2008!!

“Anarchists know that a long period of education must precede any great fundamental change in society, hence they do not believe in vote begging, nor political campaigns, but rather in the development of self-thinking individuals.”
Lucy Parsons Read about Lucy Here!!!

Today is our day to Vote!!! I'm headed to the polls after work. It shall be interesting to see what the votes look like towards the end of the day. What a historical election this will be!!! We are a part of the history being made today! For the first time EVER we have a woman ,

and an African American .

Being a Gen. X-er, I did not have the experience or have feelings of those born and bred while racism was at its climax. When people were segregated, and kept apart due to their skin color. What a sight it must be to see someone of color running for the presidency!! Being a Chicana (born in the U.S. with Mexican ancestry), I am very happy to see a person of color running for office. Growing up in a predominantly Anglo community, I always kept close to "minorities" because I thought they would understand the struggle more so, than someone who was Anglo. We always got those looks, you know, like we didn't belong. Like we were lepers in a community full of doctors.

I grew up with African-Americans, unlike most Chicanos, and realize we are just people trying to make it in this world. We all hurt, bleed, cry, smile, laugh and love! Now as I contemplate my vote, my voice, I find myself feeling like I must stick with the minority, the underdog, the unexperienced. The struggle is the same, its the person who determines the outcome. I believe in Barack, I believe he is the only candidate who understands what is going on in this country and looks with his eyes, minus the rose colored glasses.
Read this article from The Atlantic!!!!

It is a time for change!!! We must change or be destroyed forever! Be stuck in the same place or advance and navigate through the rough terrain. We have had 8 years of MISERY!!!! Let the next 8 years be prosperous, inspirational and filled with blessings. The storm is clearing and I can see the rainbow!!!!