As videos of hate-filled Republican rallies come down the pike and each new day brings a litany of made-up grievances about Barack Obama, it is not too hard to understand why.
In their final throes, they seem unwilling to accept diversity, acknowledge their planet's peril or sacrifice for mankind if it impacts their lifestyle. They see a new generation steaming up in their rearview mirror and it reveals more about them than they'd like to discuss.
They don't want to admit to the fallout of their greed and gluttony. They don't want to be reminded that they have merely a fraction of the courage of their founding fathers, willing to strike constitutionally-granted freedoms in the names of fear and power.
They find comfort in the divided little boxes that our system has given them. And when confronted with an inclusive and enlightened path, they dig up nuggets from their bibles and strike with loathsome interpretations, overlooking the overarching message within.
Next week could usher in America's resurrection. It isn't just about Obama or government, but what this campaign, at this time, has inspired. The grassroots organization that causes spittle to form at the corners of Rudy Giuliani's mouth, and his brethren to chortle, is poised to steamroll everything they value.
And just maybe they will discover that the value had been misplaced.
America has before it the chance to amaze a suspicious world all over again. With the 'united' nation that Barack speaks of -- one that finally cherishes our melting pot -- it is our greatest hope and fondest dream.
Next Tuesday I will walk into a little African Methodist Episcopal Zion church in the South -- a place that has heard these prayers time and time again -- and vote for Barack Obama.
I have chills simply thinking of it.