[Wrighty]

Originally Posted by garinda

The Obamas have shown, to a whole generation of disenfranchised young people, that the colour of skin you happened to be born with, isn't necessarily a barrier to your ambition, and achieving what may once have been seen as an unobtainable goal.

From Soweto to St. Louis, some kids now have the belief that they can do something positive with their life, if they so wish.

There's one less hurdle to stop them.

Thanks to the U.S. of A. democratically electing a man to be President, who happens to be black.

A small, but significant step forward.

As witnessed by all, but the most blind.

I am not saying he hasn't shown a whole generation how to achieve what ever gaols they set .. i disagree with ya on where you said he has improved race relations .

America is about as democratic as this country & you will find that most western countries are the same .. as we have seen with the EU

Lets hope that it does provide a step in the right direction cause they need it.