My President

A little less than 24 hours have passed since Senator Obama gave his historical speech.

At the time of the speech, I was moved to tears. I found it so refreshing to hear such an honest discussion on race in America. I respected Senator Obama for not throwing his friend under the bus. I think he could have taken the easy way out, sold Rev. Wright out, denounced and rejected the comments, and moved past this. Instead, he decided to open an honest discussion. Political Suicide, perhaps. Brave, without a doubt. I have listened to the news pundits and I have listened to reactions from family and friends. Some don't think he did enough to distance himself from Rev. Wright. My questions is - how much is enough? I would rather have a President who has character and courage to take the road much less traveled.

I would rather have a President who will make a stand for what is right, whether is be opposing the Iraq war or standing up for a friend. I would rather have Senator Obama lose the race to the White House than lose his dignity.