Thank you, America, for showing the world that we are not redneck hicks who have a total disregard for anyone but ourselves and our pocketbooks. Thank you for having the courage to stop using 9/11 as an excuse to curb the rights and freedoms that our forefathers and foremothers fought and worked hard for.  Thank you for saying no to fear, saying no to bigotry, and saying yes to progress. I have faith that one day we, as Americans, will say no to discrimination of all forms, that we will stop trying to keep basic human rights from any particular group. I have faith that we will all overcome, someday.

Thank you, President Obama, for giving us hope again. Now go kick some Republican ass!