BREAKING NEWS:
January 2009 Millions of University of Obama students, alumni and others have confirmed their attendance at the inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama in Washington, DC. Everyone will be wearing a sign of our Peace Generation to remind our Nations leader the people want to unite our world verse separate it.
We're the peace generation.
Our time has come to transform our planet towards a world that works for everyone with no one left out. Our generation can be found everywhere bringing possibility, empowerment and responsibility to all areas of life. Yes we can, NOW WE MUST: The legacy of the Peace Generation is fueled at The University of Obama.
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This election was one that I felt very happy to be a part of. This was the year that both of my children voted for the first time which made me very proud. When we arrived at the polls other voters as well as those who ran the polls smiled when my family was called to vote. I can hear them now "Now voting, Marilyn McNeill, Karl McNeill Sr., Karl McNeill Jr. and Ka'miko McNeill." It felt wonderful.
Being on 24 hour oxygen support and suffering with a debilitating disease, I was not able to campaign like every one else (i.e., door to door, rallies, phone etc..), but I did lend my voice via campaigning via the internet through my various support groups, personal webpage and speaking to individuals when my body permitted me to.
One thing that made me proud is that my children participated in my name for me at those above specified methods. My daughter would come home on the weekends from college to help the campaign in parts of Pennsylvania along with my husband and son. My children also worked diligently at their perspective colleges by registering voters and discussing various issues. It has been hard on my spirit to not participate in hosting events at my home or even attending them because of my illness. My immune system is depleted and I have to be very careful as to not contract the common cold.
I support Barack Obama because I believe he can bring the change we so desperately need in this country. My 4-year-old son supports Barack Obama because "he's good", whereas John McCain is "evil" and Sarah Palin is "scary". My 70-year-old mother supports Barack Obama because as a former victim of segregation in Southern California, where she was not allowed to swim in the county-funded swimming pool except once a month on "Colored Day" (after which they drained the pool to avoid contaminating the white swimmers), she loves the idea that a man who resembles her own father can become President, and her grandson can celebrate that with her.
Here is a snapshot taken of the three of us at the Sacramento Obama Supporters picnic in June:
