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Originally Posted by DanaC
I'd just like to also throw out a congrats to Lewis Hamilton; the youngest ever Formula 1 champion, and the first black champion as well.
I can only imagine what the last few days must mean to young black lads growing up in my own country.
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Do you really think it will make a difference?
I mean to me, I'm just delighted that an Englishman is Champion. I have no interest in Formula One, but I celebrate anyone from this country who wins.
Lewis Hamilton was exceptionally skilled but also he had a strong family unit. He went into the expensive sport of carting at an early age. His Dad paid £1000 for a cart and the fmaily spent a lot of time and money to ensure his potential was fulfilled.
Had he wanted to be a doctor from an early age - with the same aptitude for that as for racing - I am sure he would still be in education and his family would be equally proud.
I'm aware it is probably my naivite speaking. But I am excited Obama won because he's the most European style President you've had so far. He's a Democrat so that makes me happy too. Third on the list... very very distant third... is that he is mixed race. I mean, it's wonderful that as McCain said, it was once shocking to invite a black man for dinner in the White House and now there is a black president. But it would have been shocking for a woman to be a political leader then, and it's happened many times around the world.
I'm not trying to belittle his achievement. I just genuinely can't get the whole "Oh wow, he's black, it's amazing" vibe.