To Admire

ad·mire (d-mr)
v. ad·mired, ad·mir·ing, ad·mires
v.tr.
1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval.
2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect.
3. Chiefly New England & Upper Southern U.S. To enjoy (something): "I just admire to get letters, but I don't admire to answer them" Dialect Notes.
4. Archaic To marvel or wonder at.
v.intr. New England & Upper Southern U.S.
To marvel at something. Often used with at.

So I had to post on this in light of the recent inauguration yesterday. So many people were crying and proud of what is supposed to be the New America, the United America. I have to wonder if people admire someone so much why do we admire them? Do we want to be like them? Do they present something to us that no other person can do? Really I think we are all capable of having the amount of admiration that Obama has. People should always strive to help their neighbors and care for others. Life should not be selfish. It is through meeting people and helping others individuals become stronger together. We all know that phrase "stronger in numbers" I think that is exactly what Obama calls upon this nation. And really its about time a President gives its citizens that vote of confidence.