A New Century Awakens

President Obama today opened a new chapter of American "can do" spirit and opportunity in Cairo, Egypt. He laid down the gauntlet to the Muslim, Christian and Jewish world that while we have differences, our ties that bind are stronger. The tone and content of his speech was less strident and bellicose than those who preceded him and that is the biggest concern to those who foster war, chaos and mayhem.

Osama bin Laden and his so called surrogate, Ayman al-Zawahiri, sent out interesting messages before President Obama's visit. For two people living in a cave (Bush's line) they sure are keen on current events. They knew down to the very second when this visit was going to occur which leads me to believe that they have a well organized and funded operation with no concerns about be caught or destroyed. Naturally, the message from these two are the same, tired worn out shouting and mantras we've heard before. They and others, even others in this country on the right, have failed to realize or grasp that the 20th century has faded into history and people are looking at other avenues and ideas for peace and prosperity.

The world is rapidly changing and President Obama is effecting that change. The last known Titanic survivor died several days ago. The last WWI soldier from Australia is gone. WWII vets are leaving us at a rapid pace with Korean and Vietnam vets soon to follow. 

The merchants of death sense this and are determined to keep the fires of war and death stoked because that is how money is made, or so the say. 

But I sense the dawn of a new age, where peace and prosperity abound in an endless energy of confidence and innovation. We are on the threshold of something great if we let go of our past. We must embrace the past and learn from it, but we must not let it consume us. 

Today could mark a turning point for America, our allies and the Muslim world. Heck, we're all living on one planet. That is where we must start. Our destiny lies with a youthful community organizer, not two old, bitter men living in a cave!

Slide Photo:

Dad

Dr. Martin Luther Kings original grave site

South View Cemetery

Atlanta 1969