☆OBAMA'S SPEECH☆

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　I watched new President Barack Obama’s inaugural speech in real time on TV for the first time. I was really surprised that the inaugural ceremony was very grand, and there were so many people coming to see the speech. I was very impressed with the words of Mr. Obama, “On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.” He is the first president who is an African American. So, the history and the society of the USA have “changed” significantly, and the impact had much effect on African countries. And there were about 240 thousand people in the inaugural venue, or about 2 million audiences within and without the inaugural venue. They waved Stars and Stripes flags, and call “Obama! Obama!!” Their eyes and expressions were filled with their hopes for new President Obama and for bright future!! On the other hand, it is said that there is political apathy among young people in Japan. And also the Aso government has been burdened by low approval ratings, so I think that not only among young people but also all Japanese people have lost their hopes, interests and confidence in the politics. So I felt that there are differences of the interests, hopes, confidence and the ranking in politics between American people and Japanese people. In addition, I felt American people’s patriotic fervor and think that the existence of the president is very big for American people!!

　And, there are various people who belong to races, religions and blood. However, Mr.Rick Warren said in the inaugural ceremony, “We are American people. We unite not by races, religions and bloods but by the decisions on the justice for all people.” I was greatly touched by his words. This time, Mr.Obama became the president, the consciousness of the discrimination or the prejudice will change, and racial discrimination or various ones will disappear little by little.

　This year, it is also the year of “change” for me, because my job hunting has begun. Whatever the crunches come, I “change” them into chances like Mr.Obama, and I’ll do my best!!


http://jp.youtube.com/watch?v=URKD7H0e-7A