President Barack Obama

Barack Obama became America’s 44th president today, while also becoming the first Black President. The next four years are in his hands, as well as those of the Senate and Congress. Back in November the majority of American citizens voted these officials into office, believing they are the best for the job. But America is watching, for behind this historic even lie the great challenges.

Said President Obama, “Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real. They are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this, America — they will be met. 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.”

This part “the challenges…will not be met easily or in a short span of time” is something to remember. There is no doubt that much is expected of Barack Obama, but this country has to be careful, for they have placed him on a very high pedestal. For there to be success Americans have to bear with President Obama. Such cooperation was lost or came too late with President Bush, but now this country must seriously open its eyes to the problems before us, for now they want to come together.

So let your voice be heard, and if it isn’t you can express your feelings in November of 2012. But for now, let us pray for the best. And for now we look to President Barack Obama.