I just witnessed history

Not only did I witness history, I participated in history.  This election would have been unheard of 10 years ago when I had my first opportunity to vote.  Heck, this election would have been unheard of 5 years ago.  An African American man was elected the next President of the United States of America.  I'm sitting here on my couch listening to the news reports, watching Jesse Jackson cry on the TV screen, and realizing that this hope was not even considered possible 4 years ago.  I was lucky to hear Mr. Jackson speak live a few years ago, and I know he thought he'd never see this day in his lifetime.  To be honest, I never thought I would see this day in my lifetime.  Our country has issues, problems, and faults that will take at least my entire lifetime to resolve.  But today, I feel a rare joy in being an American citizen.  Today, I am honored and would shout it from the rooftops.  I witnessed and participated in history.  Congratulations, Senator Obama, I look forward to the day you take your post as President.