I'm sorry

[redstatebluegirl]

1. I cried when President Obama took office.

My Mother had worked in the civil rights movement and civil rights was a huge thing in our lives. I wanted her to be there to talk to in 2008, to see her pride that the country had elected this amazing Black man as our President.

For me last night was similar but different. I began to cry early on, when Chelsea was introducing her Mom. I cried most of last night. We cannot underestimate the historical significance of either of these moments.

I agree, last night helped me understand the difference between my feelings for President Obama's election and that of an African American person. it was in some ways the same because of my upbringing, but different because of life experience and history.

Both were amazing moments, I am glad I was alive to see, I wish Mom were here so much....