Regardless of one's political leanings, it is difficult to deny that Tuesday, November 4 was a historic day in American history. For me, it was actually Wednesday, November 5 around noon as I sat with a room full of Americans in a far away land and watched the acceptance speech of America's first black president-elect. To be living in a country that is the most bombed in history and that is still suffering terrible effects from the unexploded ordinances left behind by my own nation, causes one to question the unabashed patriotism that used to be prevalent in America. America went from a partner to an enemy in this country where I reside based on fears of socialist ideaology and hatred. As was explained to our group by the US Embassador in a meeting yesterday, the US continues to slowly work to regain trust and partnership in this region. The terrible deeds and enduring consequences of the situation in SE Asia, remind me of slavery and the long-lasting consequenses it has had in America, among its own people. With this election, the US is making further strides to regain partnership and trust with its own people. While you may not agree with President-elect Obama's opinion on certain high profile and highly polarizing issues (I don't agree with all of them either), the importance of this event in history is not lost on this Caucasian, Christian woman. Although, I no longer have naiive unquestioned faith in my country, I am proud to be an American and I hope the rest of the world will work toward restoring its partnerships with us.
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