I am so proud of my country, and I have not enjoyed this feeling in a really long time. I feel like we finally do have the chance of becoming the great United States we’ve always thought we were. BTW, I’m white. I feel like I can now look at my black friends and say “finally, finally - FINALLY we are truly equal.” Now, if only I could say that to my gay friends as well… at least now I feel like that is another barrier we realistically have the chance to be rid of some time in the near future. Even tho times are harder than ever in my own memory — this is an awesome time to be alive, and to be an American. What a thing to have had the opportunity not only to witness, but to be a part of too.