In Anticipation

In seven short days, we will usher in a new president and hopefully a new philosophy which will give the FDA teeth to do its very important work , "un-muzzle" the Surgeon General and be sincere in its desire to "leave no child behind." I am looking forward to an administration that is curious about how we can lead the charge to address the vanishing wetlands and take back our national parks. I am excited about being a part of the dialogue of our future and not shushed when my opinion does not mirror that of the administration. I am hopeful that President elect Obama will seek support of congress and the senate to get consensus, but that he can make difficult decisions when he feels he is acting without a mandate. I am hopeful that young brown children will take notice and believe that they to can impact the American legacy through national leadership, the arts, science or local government. I welcome the new administration and am realistic enough to know that with all the challenges that lie ahead the road will be long and hard. I believe he can.