Minorities now have a voice in politics

Editor,

For decades now, minorities have been shoved aside and not paid much attention to by our politicians. Well, this last election opened many eyes and minorities must be dealt with more interest, respect and knowledge of who they are, and the power that they hold.

For years most of us minorities never paid much attention to the politicians because of our lack of knowledge or interest. But now that many young Blacks, Hispanics and other minorities are beginning to be better educated and become more interested in politics, the pendulum has swung or is beginning to swing our way. Our voices must be heard.

Take a lesson from the re-election of President Obama and the many female congresswomen who were elected to that position because women have also woken up and are rising to the occasion and demanding to be heard.

Hopefully this continues in the near future so that we can all enjoy the sacrifices of those who gave some and others who gave all so that we could have the privilege of having our voices heard and attention paid, too.

To me, there is nothing more important, nor can make one prouder than to say, "I voted and my voice made a difference." Much has been accomplished by this administration and much more still needs to be done.

Unless we all pull together to move our country out of the ditch its been for the last decade, we will not move ourselves, much less our country forward.

Our vote is power, and unless we use that power, we will not be noticed, much less, paid attention too. Things get done only when we get off our behinds and make them happen. Remember, if you don’t vote and get involved, you have no say in the matter.

God bless America and our president and help guide him to keep this country strong and free for one and all.