| Connor Threlkeld: My name is Connor Threlkeld, and I am an online producer for the Chronicle. I will be filling in for staff writer Mike Wynn for the next hour. We would like to welcome Dr. Roscoe Williams to our chat. Dr Williams is executive assistant to the president of Paine College. Hello, Dr. Williams. |
| Connor Threlkeld: We appear to be having some technical issues getting Dr. Williams into the chat. Please stand by. |
| Connor Threlkeld: OK, we think we have him with us. To get this started, if Obama wins, what should be the first thing he does to unite what will be a pretty divided country? |
| Roscoe Williams: Borak Obama should appoint a cabinet that is very much like the diverse and inclusive "picture" that he has painted during his run for the White House. This includes reaching across the aisle in a manner that is unlike any cabinet before this time. The times demand it. |
| Connor Threlkeld: Great to have you with us, sorry about the glitches. |
| Stoone08: In the case that Obama wins, what will be the atmosphere in southern cities like Augusta? |
| Roscoe Williams: There will be a rather prortracted period of denial that is somewhat understandable. Unfortunately, there will be some resistors ala during reconstruction. The critical thing for the resistors to realize is that Mr. Obama did not get to the White House through some kind of third world coup; he got there through what we all know as the democratic process. To reject Mr. Obama out of hand is to reject democracy and the people's right to choose. That is what happened today and during the days leading up to November 4, 2008. The Bible demands that we all humble ourselves. No area of the country is bigger than the country -- especially when such a large fraction chose Mr. Obama. The majority has spoken. We don't talk about the country in parts. We are all in this boat together. |
| Connor Threlkeld: It seems like young voters favor Obama 2 to 1 in this election. Why do you think that has been the case? |
| Roscoe Williams: Quite frankly, young people are more politically astute than we give them credit to be. After all, this election is all about the country's future. The future belongs to the young in many ways: national security, the economy, social security, and our country's image abroad are just a few considerations. |
| Connor Threlkeld: Unfortunately, we're about out of time before our next chat. One last question: CNN and AP just called the election for Obama. What's your immediate reaction? |
| Roscoe Williams: Ectastic and happy for America. This is the beginning of a very long and productive journey. God bless America! |
| Connor Threlkeld: Dr. Williams, we appreciate your contributions and apologize for having to cut you short. If you would like, you are welcome to stay with us and join us in editorial page editor Michael Ryan's chat that began a few minutes ago. Just submit your questions or comments to participate. Thank you again for your time this historic evening. |
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