I recently read Barack Obama’s book, Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance.  When I read about his family in Kenya, a huge extended family, it reminded me a lot about the Fijian families I came to know.  And it made me realize that someone with Barack Obama’s lifestory was someone I could relate to.

Over the past 8 years, the US has been presenting the wrong face to the world.  We are seen as more of the bully than as a strong nation.  We can do better.  I came to realize that it does matter who occupies the White House.  

I can only imagine what questions are asked of Peace Corps volunteers these days to justify America in the eyes of the people around the world.  I want America to elect Barack Obama as our next President.  That will send the right message that we want to do things right for a change.

This election year presents us with two of the most contrasting views of how America should lead the world.  John McCain promises more of the same and we can’t afford that any longer.  So I am working to develop the RPCV community as a force for change.  If we can make sure that 200,000 voters who are RPCV’s, our friends, and our families vote for Obama, we can make a difference.

Let us know what you think.  Give us your ideas.  If nothing else, the RPCV community is made up of strong individuals who have demonstrated that they care enough to make a difference. We need that passion and experience to set things right again.