My 5th graders went around the school with home made ballot booths and ballots, asking students from kindergarten to 8th grade who they would vote for in the election. Now given, I teach at an urban school in West Philadelphia where over 90% of the students are African American. Our results were that 83% voted for Obama, 14% for McCain, and 3% other.
Through the lens of my students, this is an incredible election. To grow up in a world where a black man is not automatically assumed to be a criminal...to have a role model in the oval office...to have a president who looks like them...is outstanding.
I find myself being so thankful for our country. Think about it: we just chose the next leader of our country without any bloodshed or anarchy. What a blessing!!! Obama will be our president, and we all have a duty to support and pray for him--no matter what our choice in the presidential ticket.
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