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Fourth grader asks President Obama “Why do people hate you?”
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On Thursday, President Obama held a town hall meeting at the University of New Orleans. As usual, the President took questions from a variety of event attendees; however, the most thought provoking question came from a fourth grader.
Terrance Scott was selected to pose the final question of the meeting. His young eyes revealed the extent of his concern as he bravely asked, “Why do people hate you?” "They supposed to love you," said the youngster, "and God is love."
Perhaps a bit taken aback, President Obama replied, “That’s what I’m talking about” and gave Scott a hug. Clearly a father, the President then went on to explain the nature of hardball, divisive American politics in such a manner that would assuage Scott’s fears.
Searching for the right words, President Obama carefully explained, "first of all, I did get elected president, so not everybody hates me now… Once one party wins, then the other party kind of gets – feels like it needs to poke you a little bit to keep you on your toes." He explained that the current situation has caused people to feel frustrated and criticism is simply part of the job. "So you've just got to keep on going even when folks are criticizing you," he said. One more hug from the President seemed to comfort the young inquirer.
Perhaps a bit taken aback, President Obama replied, “That’s what I’m talking about” and gave Scott a hug. Clearly a father, the President then went on to explain the nature of hardball, divisive American politics in such a manner that would assuage Scott’s fears.
Searching for the right words, President Obama carefully explained, "first of all, I did get elected president, so not everybody hates me now… Once one party wins, then the other party kind of gets – feels like it needs to poke you a little bit to keep you on your toes." He explained that the current situation has caused people to feel frustrated and criticism is simply part of the job. "So you've just got to keep on going even when folks are criticizing you," he said. One more hug from the President seemed to comfort the young inquirer.
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