This is a historic day in the United States of America.  Barack Hussein Obama will become the 44th President of the United States today.  He also happens to be African-American by virtue of his father’s heritage.

Emotions will be high today.  People will see this as a fresh start for the US, a chance to do things better.  It surely is that and more.

It’s important to remember, though, that President Obama and his government are ultimately human beings who currently have the admiration and expectations of gods.  To hear a lot of people talk, they seem to think that Mr. Obama can walk on water, turn water into wine, etc.

A President is many things, but ultimately they are a communicator, a decider, and a motivator.  But they can’t, and don’t, do everything by themselves.

To my American friends and family:  you do have a new day and a new chance to do things differently.  There will be good days and bad; triumphs and mistakes.  Just remember:  you’ve elected a charismatic man, a personally powerful man, but ultimately he’s just another human, like the rest of us.  Ultimately, it comes down to you, your neighbours, and our will to do things better.

In other words, it’s all up to you.  Good luck and have a great Inauguration Day!