We're just not ready... or are we?

I would like to follow up on something here… a few months ago I wrote about Obama and Hillary and the possibility of someone voting for a non-white or woman president just to “break the mold.” There’s more to that, and you can read it below.

I did have a follow-up thought to add. If McCain (since he is the Republican nominee) beats either Obama or Clinton, there is a possibility that many people would begin to say something to the effect of, “This country is just not ready for a non-white, non-male president…” as if to suggest we’re not as culturally enlightened as we think we are.

But is that really the case? If McCain was elected, would that really mean we are still racist and sexist? Or could it possibly mean he was the better choice?

All of this is not to say we, as a nation, are in a great place in terms of race and gender equality. There is always much work to be done.

But at the same time, I think we ARE ready for a non-white or non-male president! And I think we should make those types of statements now. If someone really thinks we are not ready, then the result of the election should not change his or her mind.

I guess one thing that I'm saying is that, if the election goes to McCain, I don't want to hear people saying, "we're just not ready." To me, that's a copout. Say it now if you believe it.