Jan 17 2009
Michelle Obama - Her Own Person, Thank Goodness!
The first African-American First Lady will start her reign in a few days and the country is wishing her and her family much success. Happily, a few trail-blazers, notably Hilary Clinton, have encouraged the American public to regard the First Lady as more than a woman whose clothing and hairstyle must be inspected and dissected at every turn. Therefore, let’s have the media boycott mention of Michelle’s clothing. Please.
Michelle Obama is an attorney, an activist, and a mother of young children. She has many options for how she will direct her energy and we can support her in whatever roles she chooses. Also, we can support her decision about how much limelight she attracts. From what I can tell, getting the family settled in the new house and schools is her first priority. Although the public may be clamoring for news about Mrs. Obama, our closest token to royalty, I am betting that she keeps level-headed control over her life, as always.
Mazel tov, Mrs. Obama!
