Obama's win
We have just witnessed history being made. The speeches by McCain accepting defeat and offering his hands to Obama to work together to take the country forward were just as outstanding as one made by Obama accepting the differences but uniting the nation for a brighter tomorrow. This has been a victory for democracy, victory for freedom, liberty and equality.
There is a connection between the people of the USA and Bangladesh which is the spirit of Revolution. In 1775 the American Revolution was launched against the British colonialism and in 1971 we fought for our Independence from the Pakistan military. This tie between the two peoples have been so strong that even when the Nixon Administration opposed our liberation war, the American people including the media gave full support to our cause. Today we are about to have another connection between the two peoples as we in Bangladesh get ready for our own election on December 18. Let us hope we can also say, loud and clear, that we want a change and YES, WE CAN do it! It's time for our politicians to understand the changing world and times. The nation needs leaders with vision to take us ahead and face the challenges of the new century. We need to move forward and make space for the new generation to take over and lead us. We need to have leaders with ideas, vision and determination to overcome all odds.
Now is the great moment for us to rededicate ourselves to the cause of nation- building as we prepare to celebrate our 38 years of Independence this December.
Barack Obama, who won the US presidential election, is known as a lucky man.
What do we actually want from him? Peace? The answer must be in the positive. But will Obama be on the way of peace or push the world to violence?
Power is such a thing that compels everyone to commit misdeeds. GW Bush is an example!
Habibur Rashid Ismail, Jamea Rahmania Fadil Madrasa, Choitenyarhat, Chittagong
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