“On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of
purpose over conflict and discord. On this day, we come to proclaim an
end to the petty grievances and false promises, the recriminations and worn-out
dogmas that for far too long have strangled our politics. We remain a
young nation. But in the words of Scripture, the time has come to set
aside childish things. The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit;
to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble
idea passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that
all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full
measure of happiness. “
In this passage Obama was informing
the people that it was because of their want for change he was elected the
president. The people voted for Obama regardless to his race even with the fear
of the unknown. He informs the people that it’s time for new politics to go
with the younger generation, who’d soon be in entering the political arena. Obama is reminding the citizens of the United
States that we all should have the same rights and we all are equal, free.
I chose this passage because it represents
to me how people can come together when we believe in something. Everyone
wanted change and Obama seen that and made it apart of his campaign, ensuring
the people that he would fix the country. I believe Obama recognized that there
are many problems in the country that needs to be addressed but the outpouring
of white and black people at the voting polls shown that the country can unite.
He encourages the people who put him in office to realize that we are all born
into this world with god given rights and everyone should have them.
Regardless, to the color of your skin we are all entitled to happiness and
freedom.
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