Did Obama Really Fulfill MLK's Dream?

The hype surrounding the inauguration of America's first Black American President is insurmountable. Frankly I am tired of hearing everything from what time Obama and Michelle went to bed to where Malia's winter coat came from. I do have to admit I was somewhat caught up in the excitement of history truly being made, whether you agree with it or not no one can say this is not a historical occasion by any means. President Obama was not my choice for President, but I believe in this country and it is ime to get behind him and wish him the most success. One continuing theme since the election and especially surrounding the inauguration has been how Martin Luther King would see his dream come true if he were alive today.

I seriously have to question this summation, because it is based on emotion only and without serious contemplation of MLK's vision. The heart and soul of MLK's speech was:

"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." MLK August 28, 1963

Is that really what happened here, OR was what MLK trying to make happen been turned around and the sin of racism committed by his own people? Think about it, how can anyone say that African American's were thinking of Mr. Obama's character and not his skin color when over 90% of the race voted for him. To say that 90% of blacks were thinking about Obama's experience, character and integrity is ridiculous. If 90% of whites voted for McCain we would be called biggest racist nation on the planet. The final result was basically 53% to 46% nation wide among everyone. However, blacks voted massively disporportionately for Obama. Don't get me wrong I can understand any black person wanting Obama to be president, but I saw people crying and talking about how MLK's dream has now been fulfilled. That is ridiculous and I would think even MLK himself would say this man was not judged on his character and that many people voted for him strictly because of his skin color.

Sadly I think MLK's dream has not at all been fulfilled by this event but rather mocked by his own race. I do think we have come a long way and that many other points in his speech have definitly been fulfilled but to say Obama's election to the Presidency was one of them is fundementally flawed.

I pray that he has the discernment and God's wisdom to make the awesome decisions that are required of this office, especially during a time of war and financial ruin of the economy.