This article, by Thomas L. Friendman appeared in The New York Times at the start of the year. In this article, Friedman speaks to the American people about the state of the country and how we can help it progress. He first points out that it is amazing that we have started to overcome boundaries that many thought we never would; electing a black president. This solely, shows that we are becoming more accepting of each other. Friedman believes that Obama can finally change America for the good.
Friedman backs his argument pointing out that in the 1930s Roosevelt was also put in front of a country that was falling apart from the Great Depression. But the changes Roosevelt made had a great impact on the country. Just like that, Obama could turn us around. Personally, I think Friedman is right. There have been a lot of problems that have been pushed aside for years that need to be dealt with. Obama needs to step up and take the problems head on.
