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It goes without saying that political views are better than color. But when color is exploited by those that feel victimized because of it, the entire process of democracy becomes tainted and out of balance. In the present election, there appears to be an emphasis on discrimination because of color, although the candidates are trying to camouflage it by denying that the present state of affairs should not be of any consequence, considering that color prejudice is ongoing and that other political views should be the concern of those who would like nothing better than opting for a drastic reshuffling of our present politics. Barack Obama professes to represent the underdogs of society, as he continues to remind the voters over and over again, that he is capable of effecting a drastic change in the lives of Americans that are presently in dire need of reform in practically every area of the administration. At the same time, he dwells on the need for equality, regardless of race or color. On the other hand, Hillary Clinton keep blowing her trumpet to do likewise, though she seems to temper it with the reasoning that it would take a great deal of effort and realism to achieve goals that her opponent feels could be achieved sooner than expected. Rhetoric is commonly used by candidates whose main objective is to get elected. Such political exaggerations can be compared to a similar approach on the part of a retailer that sets an exorbitant price on an article in his store which, by any measure of common sense, would remain indefinitely dormant on his shelf.

Any weakness that is caused by previous blunders must take a long while to be replaced with strength. Desperation by democrats to alter the landscape of Republican politics tends to influence many average voters to believe that certain aspects of our economy can be keyed to the needs of those that are screaming for fulfillment.

It should be realized that if there is a problem in one area of our economy, other areas would also be affected. It is a chain reaction that no politician can remedy overnight. This country's problems are not caused by Americans alone, but by those outside our borders, such as China whose gluttonous need for oil has upset the political and economic balance globally.

In this day and age, it behooves us to stand together, in an effort to restore our erstwhile strength in order to weather the storm. The bygone days of flagrant abuses must not adulterate the process of democracy. Black, brown, yellow and white are colors that form and strengthen the American system of democracy. Democrats and Republicans might differ in their views, but are one as far as America's welfare is concerned. It is now all the more important that we follow the path of true democracy that is wide enough for both parties, as we try to recover from certain lapses of the past.

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