Why?

Here we are, finding ourselves on the very cusp of History. In just a few days, Barrack Obama will be sworn in as the first black president of the United States of America. It's mentioned over and over again, and believe me, part of me gets it and feels the import of the moment. Still, in a truly color blind society, which is what our country aspires to be, is the constant reminder truly important?

I think the message and the hope of Barrack Obama are so much more important than his skin color. I think emphasizing too much on the obvious doesn't bring out the best in all of us, but rather accentuates the worst.

Let's just run with the historic moment though, shall we? Since the news media everywhere wants to focus on Barrack Obama's color, lets go there. On this momentous occassion, why would our new President choose to use the Bible of another President for his swearing in? Why would he even consider being the first President in US history to use the bible of President Lincoln? I understand the connection of the first black President using the bible of the President who signed the Emancipation Proclaimation, I really do. I just think this moment is worthy of it's own momentos, not clinging on to those of the past, no matter how reverred.