History in the Making

We just learned that Deven and Cupcake will never know what it's like to grow up with people of only one narrow demographic ever having lead their country.

In ~ 10 years, when they start learning U.S. history, I hope that they also learn the lesson that "the youth vote" was part of why Barack Hussein Obama II will be the 44th President of the United States.



I hope that they also learn how this election's loser, John McCain, was gracious in defeat. In my opinion, McCain 'fought dirty' in the campaign (something I didn't agree with). However, the tone and language of his concession speech was honorable and a return to the respectable John McCain that I liked a few years back.

We still don't know whether some state / local initiatives passed - things that certainly could affect them:




- Prop 8, disallowing 2 people of the same sex the right to marry (I voted "NO" - that same-sex couples should be allowed to marry. My thought process was simple: What harm does a loving couple's marriage do to me? None? Then heck, fine w/me).

- Prop 4, limiting pro-choice rights for minors and requiring a 48-hour waiting period (I voted "NO" - and again my thought process was simple: Should I limit a woman's right to choose? No).

- Prop 1A, creating a high-speed train between northern and southern California (I voted "YES" because I think that's a great idea and much preferable over the current horrific wait-at-SFO-to-fly-to-overcrowded-LAX drag).

We had a great weekend with Naani and Auntie Sigi here in town - more photos coming, but enjoy Deven the Tiger and the other photos of Deven, Naani, and Aunti Sigi here!