Obama's Speech to the Youth

I'm not a very political person but I read this article on CNN.com that caught my attention. Before you guys read on, let me tell you how I feel about it.

COMPLETELY RIDICULOUS

So Obama is going to deliver a speech to students in America on the first day of school which is pretty cool. I wish that happened to me when I was back in school. But what is his speech actually about?

It's the typical motivational speech that every child hears. Obama talks about the importance of working hard to be successful and that nothing comes without hard work. He addresses the importance of receiving an education not only for personal sake but for the sake of the nation.

The White House actually released Obama's speech online so you can read it for yourself. I highly encourage you to do so. Click here for speech.

I honestly do not know why there's so much controversy over this speech. I think it's a great and positive message to reach our lackadaisical generation today. I think it's great that the leader of our nation is actually addressing our kids. At least our President is making himself personal to our nation that many previous leaders haven't been able to do so.

Here's one comment that is just ridiculous that caught my attention.

"I believe this is the greatest country on Earth, and I try to teach that to my children. ... I don't want them hearing that there's a fundamental flaw with the country and the kids need to go forward to fix it."

Well let me say this. People are entitled to their own opinions so if this person thinks America is the greatest country; then be it. That's fine with me. But Obama doesn't say anything about our nation having a fundamental flaw. I mean, there are definitely a lot of flaws in our nation especially with the government and businesses.

But the point of his speech tells our students to be highly driven and passionate about their gifts and talents. He tells them to cultivate them so they can serve the nation through them. I love how Obama points to the fact that individual success has to go deeper and further. He says that our successes determines the future of this country. He's saying that we can play a huge part and be active in forming this nation.

So in conclusion...

Go Obama