Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Michelle Obama

I really enjoyed reading the article on Michelle Obama. She hasn't been in the news much until recently being seen with her husband on the campaign trail. In my opinion she "wears" many hats and needs to be applauded. I personally applaud women who have young children such as she who still can be a wife, mother, friend and supporter. My favorite part of the article was when the L.A. Times described her as "reaches out and embodies a new generation of American women.....". I thought this was beautifully written and summed up all that she embodies all while managing to raise and family and be a professional working woman. I would have to agree with her when she mentions the fact that in the U.S. we as a country need "universal health care, access to child care and better schools". These are three main areas that I couldn't agree more fully with. With Michelle, yes, there are issues with public and family policies(i.e. the need for child care and health care universally) but what she is most concerned with is raising her two daughters to be important members of society who will contribute something of importance to the world. Hats off to Michelle Obama!!!