3rd and Last Presidential Debate

As we prepare to see the final debate between Presidential candidateS, Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain, new (yet, old) factors are now being discussed and are definitely effecting the mindset of the voting population. The countless racist, elitist, bigot-like rants have quadrupled in both their popularity and hostility and it's becoming rediculous. I can truly say and believe that this election is showing our true colors as a nation. Some say we've come a long way, that we've almost become a Progressive and prototype of what countries should look like, but I find myself at unease with the thought.

While driving home from work, I heard the most telling story of how our politics are effecting people throughout the world. A man was shot 3 times because he was wearing an Obama t-shirt. 3 times! He was shot in the jaw, hit in the shoulder and the third grazed his hand as he tried to shield his face. His name is Dubi Iguato and he is currently in treatment for his wounds that could have definitely been fatal. This person was not shooting to injure him, he was shooting to kill. Is this where we've come?

If anyone believes that this American election is not a world wide issue- dealing with race upfront, then I'm not sure what to say. More and more,we're hearing citizens speak out about their hesitancy in electing a Black man as President. People have had opinions such as "I don't think Sarah Palin and John McCain are the strongest ticket, but I'm just not comfortable with a Black man in the white house." These are our stories people! These folks live right next store!

My mother never believed she'd live in a time where a Black man or woman could potentially be running the White House, but I did. I actually thought it would me! Why is it so difficult for people to wrap their head around the idea of an intelligent, charismatic, powerful, unwaivering Black man to be President? Because we truly haven't come that far as a nation. The racism, the hatred, the prejudice is still very much alive in our schools, our churches, our offices, and everywhere... it's just been silent.