Comments on: I Don’t Know His Name

By: Kildar

Kildar — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:39:35 +0000

How do you feel now, out of curiosity?

By: Coma Girl

Coma Girl — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:44:18 +0000

That was very moving. What I think some people do not understand is that, yes it is 2008, but African American people in this country are still discriminated against. And Obama becoming president is a big deal and I hope it happens for you, that gentleman and for every child out there who was not born the “right” color.

I live in NY right outside of NYC and you cannot believe how many people here are not voting for him because (whisper) “he’s black”.

By: MiMi

MiMi — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:46:17 +0000

Your story was very moving. First and foremost, Obama is what this country needs. Secondly, why in the world can’t it be a proud moment for African Americans? I would be singing and dancing in the streets, blowing my horn, and doing some high-fiving and back-slapping if Obama’s election were such a momentous occasion for my race. It’s not my race, though — so I’ll just be singing and dancing in the streets.

By: k

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:21:39 +0000

I am Irish, and I mean Irish from Ireland, but both my parents were here in the US when Kennedy ran for election. I remember their stories about that time and I think of them often during this election. Legitimized was how they described it. Sure, they were cops and firemen (Men then) and nurses and teachers but his election was huge for them. This story reminded me of their stories.
I hope beyond hope Obama wins on Tuesday for me and my family but I marvel at the value it will bring to some mother who looks down at her own son and says “You see …do you see!!!”

By: breed 'em and weep

breed 'em and weep — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:30:52 +0000

Amazing, amazing tale.

By: Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah

Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:36:41 +0000

Beautiful.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:27:58 +0000

To the folks who don’t see what is wonderful about this story and what is inspiring about this candidate, thanks for your $.02 and now please take your worn-out allegations, doom and gloom somewhere else. In case you hadn’t noticed, no one was deingrating your candidate — his name doesn’t even appear until you bring it up — so you don’t need to take yet another opportunity to remind us all what you don’t like about this very honorable and capable person.

By: JC

JC — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:57:41 +0000

Beautiful post, Erin. Like Mary who posted, I think I’ll save our Obama sign to have as a souvenir. I have a good feeling about Tuesday.

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By: Micah

Micah — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:57:05 +0000

So much smacks only rhetorical
But sweat equity markets are rooted deep
Now reaching beyond the expected rise.
The faint Polaroid of what could be
Colours now strengthen to what should be
Vivid reality breaks out of 2-D
Freedom loved is more truly free
Not one man, not one time
But let not the milestone unnoticed pass us by.