Barack Obama will become our Nation’s 44th President in less than 30 minutes.  I am a double minority, being both Native Hawaiian and American Indian, and I have to tell you that I don’t see the importance of having our first African-America President.  The position of President is not about skin-color, it never has been.  The Presidency is about the person who holds the position and how they choose to conduct themselves while in office.  I understand the historical significance of the moment, but I’m more concerned with “What kind of President will you be?”

I’ll tell you…  I’m optimistic.  I will extend Barack Obama the same courtesy I do everyone.  I will believe in you until you prove me otherwise.  The journey ahead will be difficult and challenging and I hope he can deliver on a fraction of the things he has promised.  So I say to you, Mr. Obama, good luck and Godspeed. 

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