Obama's heart warming letter to his daughters

The Star Telegram had recently published a copy of the letter President Barack Obama wrote to his daughters, titled 'What I want for you and every child'. It appeared in the Parade section on January 18, 2009.

This letter reminded me of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's letters to his daughter Indira Gandhi. Nehru was a freedom fighter and was in jail for opposing the oppressive British Raj. Those letters impressed and molded the future of young Indira Gandhi so much that she grew up to become the first woman Prime Minister of India.

I hope Sasha and Malia take a leaf out of Indira Gandhi's life and attain similar everlasting glory!

Gas Prices!

Gas prices have tumbled to under $2! This happens only in America. In many countries, once price of a commodity goes up, there is no going back. But please don't rush to the pumps to fill 'er up! Don't change your driving habits. Don't give them an excuse to throttle us again.

You taught the Big Oil who's boss! But can they sustain at these prices, given the high cost of crude? Or will they be lining up along Pennsylvania Avenue soon? If they do, boy, the banking industry collapse will be totally overshadowed. I pray for it to not happen. Only time will tell.

But it gladens the heart to know that you and I can make a difference. Just like we did in the recent elections. Hopefully a portion of the the billions of bail out dollars will be earmarked for speeding up alternate, renewable energy research & development.