Those of you who happen to know me know I am not a fan of the President Obama. You know that I question those he has surrounded himself with. I have serious concerns about his philosophy and his politics. I have been outspoken about his lack of civility with those who oppose him.
I think it not difficult to suggest that I would have problems with his speech at the University of Arizona to address a crowd with heavy hearts after the horrible shootings of Gabriella Gifford and others.
Actually I liked has words, in fact I liked the service from beginning to end. I liked the way he comforted the loved ones who lost family members. I applauded his words to those who acted fearlessly to stop the gunman and save many lives.
I liked his call to civility in government on behalf of all parties. He could not have devised better words and powerful challenges to left and right parties. His speech fit the occasion as seldom with perfection.
Will his words touch the hearts of all Americans? Will the call to civility last? Will our political parties work to work a better union? That remains to be seen. For one, I choose not to venture a guess. I’d love to see President Obama bring a new atmosphere to Washington. I’d like to see him bring true transparency to the political process.
I’d like to see both parties drop barriers to communication. I’d like to see both parties stop name calling and hatred.
But then again I’d like to see a lot of things. Que Sera Sera!
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