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Barack, don't take back your comments.
Dear Barack,
I'll make this as short as possible since i know you're a busy man. Like many people in America, i'm inspired by you. As a matter of fact i will be getting my degree in political science next semester because of you. I remember watching your speech on race not too long ago and thinking to myself, Wow, i can't believe this one man is trying to take on so much all by himself. Throughout your campaign you have been very bold and ambitious in regards to the issues you are trying to take on. Trying to take on the issue of race takes a lot of optimisim and belief in the general public. Now you are dealing with the issue of class. Some have said that you need to give another speech on this topic. In this race to be the next president of the United States i strongly believe that you have been the candidate that has stuck to the issues the most, and has stayed away from the nasty political game, that we all blindly believe must be played in order to win votes, the most. I believe that this has been the reason for your success. People have noticed that you are taking on the real issues that face this nation and the issues that others are too afraid to take on because of their political well-being. I admire you because of it. Lately however, i've noticed that you have decided to finally push back and join the political game that your oponents, as well as most politicians in the past believe needs to be played in order to win. I think that it may very well be the best strategy to win the presidency, but it certainly damages my optimism and hope to see real change. I still think that you are by far the best candidate i've ever seen (granted, i'm only 23), but i would like to see the man that tackles the hardest problems with great courage regardless of what people may think. I recall some one saying that, "Americans should not be told what they want to hear, but rather what they need to hear." Stand up to those who doubt, and if they want another amazing speech, but this one on the issue of class, let them hear it.







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