An Open Letter To Oprah….

Dear Oprah,

I am moved to write this letter to you on Election Day because it was through your show that I was first introduced to Barack Obama.  Never before have I been in awe of a man that I had no personal connection to.  From the moment I heard him speak, I knew that he was called for something great!  Throughout the months of following his campaign (something that I’ve never done before), I kept feeling the need to stay connected.  Although I have always voted since I was of age, I’ve never felt more empowered or proud than today, when I reached over and pulled that lever back.  Just to think, with less energy than it takes to get out of bed, I made a difference.

I voted for Senator Obama because to me, he represents something that I’ve always believed in; the importance of positive role models in my community.  Everyday I make an effort to show the young men of my community positive examples of strong black men.  It was something that I was exposed to growing up, ad I know how much of an impact it had on me.  My only remorse is that as involved as I am, I can do but so much, and there are still others who aren’t exposed to such leaders.  For many of them, true success, without the ability to perform or play sports, was not a reality.  Thanks to Barack Obama, these young people have an opportunity to dream with their eyes wide open!

If you ask anyone who knows me, they can probably tell you how active I am in my community; how I’ve always been positive and optimistic; how much I try to encourage others to make the right decisions/choices.  Barack Obama inspires me to want to do more.

In a few years, I (a single man) will take on the challenge of guiding three of my seven godchildren through their teenage years.  I chose to do so because I want them to learn, first hand from a man, what it takes to be a man.  Barack Obama, no matter what the outcome of today’s election, has just made my job a little easier.

Thank you again Oprah, for the introduction.  Thank you on behalf of my godchildren.  Thank you on behalf of my family and friends.  Thank you on behalf of the young people of every organization that I volunteer with.  Thank you on behalf of every child whose future just got brighter.

Sincerely yours,

Spry Lee Scott