Why Barack Obama

My first impression with Obama was a powerful one! He had just visited Kenya as a U.S. Senator where he was treated like royalty not just by the people of Kenya but by the Government itself. One would say that Barack Obama would play "politics as usual", have a great time and come back home feeling like he had just gone on vacation, but that's not what happened in Kenya.

During his speech on the University of Nairobi, Obama criticised the Kenya's government for not being transparent and for being corrupt. Students and concerned officials were in awe while other officials chuckled with such unexpected words.

I new then that this person, Barack Obama, was very special indeed. I am so proud to see him as a front runner in the American presidential race and yes, for the first time since I remember, I am proud of being in America for this is the America I have always dreamed of, the one that my parents spoke of and that I had not yet felt, thinking that, perhaps my parents were dreaming of something that never had existed. Politics as usual is about to take a down turn. Obama is inspiring us to be better children, better parents, better neighbors and yes, better citizens.

I am voting for Barack Obama knowing in my heart that he will make a difference as the president of United States.

Hugs!

tony