My Last Post

While I was sitting at the Denver airport yesterday, I had a very interesting group conversation about why we support Senator Obama. I wanted to share with you why I support his candidacy and why I joined the campaign.

As a student organizer, trainer, and progressive advocate, I felt compelled to use everything I had, from my personal and professional experiences, to do something about the current state we are in. My generation has played an integral role in Senator Obama’s candidacy and I am thrilled to be playing a part in it. We have grown up in a time when our nation is at war, we do not have adequate health care, we are destroying our planet, our education system is in crisis, our immigration system is broken, and our jobs and the economy is in a mess - our government is not working for us.

There’s a lot at stake and I don’t expect all of these issues will be solved immediately, but I do expect our president to lead this country in the right direction.

As a young woman and a daughter of Korean immigrants, I could not sit idly by and let the next 25 years of my life continue down this course. In this critical time, we need a strong and compassionate president that will bring our country together to lead on the most pressing issues facing us today. This is why I joined the campaign and this is why everyone I know needs to as well.

It was definitely clear at this year’s Democratic Convention and it is reflective in Senator Obama’s grassroots campaign, that it’s supported by the people - diverse people - from all backgrounds inclusive of various ages, races, classes, genders, and sexual orientations. He has the ability to bring this country together. This is the type of movement and candidate I'm thrilled to support. For the first time, this is why I have ever contributed money to a political candidate. This is why I volunteer my time. This is why I am now proud to be a Democrat. And, this is why I have made a commitment to ensure that Senator Obama wins this election.

As Obama has said time and time before, this election is not about him, it’s about us. We must take an active role in this year’s election and beyond to ensure that our fundamental rights are protected and the nation’s most pressing issues are resolved. I hope you will join me in making this happen.

A former U.S. Student Association alumnus once said, “We should all use our time, talents, and treasure wisely.” It should be reflected in our values and what we want to accomplish in our lives. I hope you will join me in the campaign, visit http://www.barackobama.com/ and sign-up, donate, and volunteer.

I wish I could thank each and every person who has supported me in this incredible journey. You have all been my inspiration in doing this work and why I continually feel honored and privileged to be able to. Now…let’s go change the world!