No matter your politics, her innocence is refreshing
This morning, MLK Jr.’s “I have a dream speech” was on the TV when Chick happened to walk in.
- ME: Good morning, Chick. Guess what? We got a new president here in America last night.
- CHICK: Really?
- ME: See that guy on the TV? How his skin is darker? (Chick nods) People used to think that was a bad thing. Isn’t that silly?
- CHICK: Yeah.
Then the news moves to Obama’s victory speech.
- ME: See how his skin is the same as the other guy? (Chick nods) Now he’s the new president. Isn’t that amazing? (Chick nods)
Obama says “God bless the United States of America.”
- CHICK: Yeah! See, God loves everybody. He loves me, and you, and that guy. It’s like this (Chick squints her eyes shut and covers them with her hands). Now let’s watch some kid stuff.
I assume she’s referring to not seeing people differently. I’m pretty sure she is, because when she wants to communicate abstract concepts, she tends to use concrete examples.
good for chick!
i voted for my kids – and i take great pride in knowing that our country did what was best and it wasn’t just because of the color of his skin. our kids deserve a better future than where it was headed!
I am a “lefty” so I am pretty happy with the results of the election, but by far the best thing about Obama (and Palin) is the way he has made our children think. It brings me much hope and happiness to think that our children will grow up in a world where race is not nearly as important as it has been for us and our parents.
Adorable story! I am an avid Simple Mom reader but I love coming over here to get some of the adorable kiddo stories.
Today, our country has seen something truly incredible! No where else in the world could a person of color, a minority have been voted to the highest office. It is for these reasons that I, an immigrant, love and cherish the United States. The American Dream is still a reality.
And while our country is not perfect – as no country is – it is still a beacon of hope for millions of people across the world.
I hope that Obama, who is an educated and worldly individual, will honor the dignity and rights of other countries and will allow us, once more, to gain the respect of nations.
It’s amazing how our kids get it so quickly!