Keeping It Real

Now, I would really love to see a woman in the White House, due to an unarguable disparity in the treatment, status and view of women when compared to men. The graph at the bottom alone points out some serious issues on how Americans view people who hold the minority of power. Looking at the issues, Hillary Clinton and I wouldn't have too many disagreements and I do feel she has a refreshingly commanding presence. Regardless of that, I can't deny how inspiring Barack Obama can be and I gravitate more towards his ideas and his message. It's not as though a black president of any gender isn't a great triumph, it absolutely is. Beyond that, there is still a strong disparity between black people and whites. I just wish when a woman is paid less than a man, or a woman is admired more for her looks than her intellect, or a woman is seen as less capable than a man, that the reaction against that is as strong as any other reaction against discrimination and stereotypes. I would see President Hillary Clinton as a significant move in that direction, I just wish she got me as excited about change in America as Barack Obama and I think both Hillary and Barack would rather have me judge them on their qualities than their race or gender.