And the email began “Federal Judge Carter sets Trial Date for Obama’s Eligibility! The expedited trial has been set for Jan. 26, 2010!”
We worry about the economy, complain about the national debt, argue about appropriations for education and then we want to invest precious resources in continuing this debate on PRESIDENT Obama’s birthright.
Dear heaven, the man was elected by the American People. He inherited a plethora of challenges befalling a nation at war (sorry but don’t use the “military action” definition with Afghanistan and Iraq when there are deaths in the thousands), a nation who’s education system is tied up in tests and tenure, and foreign soil owns more of America than Americans where the national debt is growing faster than most of us can even think.
And we (as a nation) want to spend money trying to prove that this man doesn’t have a right to serve in the position we elected him to?
On the other hand, maybe this whole birth certificate ordeal is a gift in disguise. Maybe it is time to change (yes I know – talk about spending money). Maybe our laws need to be focused on the best person for the job and get rid of the first qualification that says you have to be an American BY BIRTH by amending Article 2 Section 1 of the Constitution.
“Birthright” has nothing to do with “qualification”. On the one hand you have Nidal Malik Hasan, born in Virginia and his recent activities at Fort Hood. On the other hand, this country could have had no greater advocate than my Mom – a naturalized citizen that took great pride in her right to vote and participate in all this country had to offer her. She believed that this country was a place where we had the opportunity to make our dreams come true and it was up to each of us as individuals to pursue those dreams with dedication and heart.
Since I’ve met classmates of Mr. Obama from Hawaii – I’m completely satisfied with his right to serve – and yes I voted for him as the best person for the job. While he may have had opportunities to make different, possibly better, decisions – in my heart I believe that any judgment call can only be made by walking a mile in his shoes.
It seems like we may be talking about bigger issues here.
- There are those that are still challenged to simply look at the heart rather than the color of the skin, the size of a bank account or even the size clothes someone wears.
- We still have those that refuse to believe we have poverty in this country. I’ve met them. They are like the ostrich with their head underground.
- There appears to be a consensus that our children are better educated in public schools. But wait, teachers are forced to spend time teaching tests rather than exciting a child’s desire to learn and explore, and question “WHY”! Furthermore, if tenure is involved they can be derelict in their duties and get a promotion (put in administration just to get them away from the students).
- Some believe doing “business as usual” has nothing to do with who you are at the core, that it isn’t personal, it’s “just business” …
- …and it goes on.
While it may seem like I’m harping on the negative, I want it clear that I know some beautiful advocates for equality and peace, some passionate and caring teachers (I’ve had both in my lifetime) as well as many integrity driven business associates.
The point is there are MANY other investments of our resources than to try to remove someone from office under these circumstances / accusations.
In keeping with “choice” I’m setting a rule in my Outlook email deleting all emails that have “Obama and birth certificate” as I know I won’t change some folks’ minds. That is why we live here – they have a right to their beliefs and the freedom to express it.
I’m just choosing to move forward along the path before me.
In Harmony,
Kira
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