than a week has passed since vereigdigt was the new president of the United States of America, Barack Obama, in Washington, DC about two million people. Million people in the U.S. and around the world watched live the inauguration of the first black U.S. president.
In his speech at the Capitol in Washington mentioned the 47-year-old African-Americans, the current financial and economic crisis, and the current situation in Iraq and the fight against global terrorism. "The challenges we face are serious and they are numerous," he said. "They will have to cope not easy or short term. But I know that we will overcome them, "Obama also stressed that the state must regain the confidence of the people, promising an exciting new style of politics..
This new wind after eight years under the government of ex-President George W. Bush already with the people in my hometown of North Canton, Ohio arrived.
The swearing and the subsequent celebrations were broadcast live in my high school and students and teachers found themselves in "Obama fever". The whole country was in a state of emergency. Even those who had voted last November nor the challenger John McCain waving the American flag now proudly and wished her good luck for the new head of state next four years of his tenure.
Nevertheless, the campaign issues of 2008 will remain unforgettable for many here at my school and in my city and continue to be debated vigorously. The announcement by Obama nationwide introduction of abortion at any stage of pregnancy calls for the population to severe criticism. Not only the Catholic Church here on the ground who protested with signature campaigns against the adoption of the law by local deputies, but many Obama supporters from within the company do to prevent the general approval. Obama, however, is clear on its decision and once more confirmed the to sign law once it was submitted to the Parliament and Senate. He applies his project under the name "Freedom of Choice Act" (in German: The freedom to choose). For me, the question remains why unborn children have to die to fulfill the American idea of \u200b\u200bfreedom ...
Another focal point is the Iraq war. In this context I am in the time of my stay here in the U.S. have noticed a very strong national pride of Americans. Unlike in Germany, this is not limited only to the sport, but particularly on both the political and military level. "I'd rather lose an election than I see my country lose a war." These were the words of John McCain before the election, which will remain unforgettable for me and yet incomprehensible. The conservative Republican from the beginning was against abortion of unborn children, but takes into account that daily drop his countrymen in a war that the U.S. side not to be gained. War is seen as something necessary here: a means to an end. The soldiers will return from the war hailed as heroes and honored with holidays. The schools hold assemblies in honor of the warriors. Even if I try to adapt to incorporate in all of American culture and it is difficult for me miteinzustimmen in the praise and honor of marches.
Das größte gegenwärtige Problem ist die Finanzkrise, dich ich deutlich in meiner Stadt zu spüren bekommen. Lebensmittelpreise erreichen ihren Höchststand, Eltern von Schülern in meiner Klasse verlieren ihren Arbeitsplatz, Häuser und Autos werden zwangsversteigert und die Menschen verlieren ihre Ersparnisse. „Es ist die Habgier, die wir Amerikaner haben“, ist die Antwort meiner Lehrer, „wir wollen immer mehr und immer höher hinaus.“
Dennoch verbinden viele hier große Hoffnung mit dem neuen Präsidenten. Von Obama wird erwartet, dass er in den nächsten Wochen alles in die Wege leitet, um eine zweite „Grosse Depression“ zu verhindern. Für die Menschen hier bleibt abzuwarten, was bei dem Wechsel für sie herrausspringt.
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