So Help me God

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of the President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the constitution of the United States. 'So help me, God.'"

First uttered by George Washington in 1789, these words will be uttered again today by an elected American president -- a fact which should give all Americans great pride. Regardless whether one supported the victorious presidential candidate, the process of the states electing the President through a vote of all their citizens is a process which has worked remarkably well for 215 years.

I did not support candidate George W. Bush during either of his two presidential elections, and I oppose many of his policies as President. But for today, let's put politics aside and celebrate a system of government of, by and for the people.