Jan 21, 2009 7:39pm

Obama Inspires Children Across Globe

In the Middle East, many newspapers are taking note of the President reaching out to Muslims in his inaugural address — promising new relations. The headline of one Palestinian daily paper reads "Obama is Committed to Open New Page with Muslim World." But it is not only adults who have something to say about President Obama.  Children around the world are welcoming him and weighing in with their reactions — and their advice.  Our Jim Sciutto has been sampling kids’ reaction from around the world.

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How do you say in Chinese, German, African, French, etc etc etc????
“Well – thanks kids .. we’re about to have about 40% or so of our people NOT being taxed and the rest of us will pay FOR THEM?”

Posted by: Marcus | January 21, 2009, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm

Marcus, per your comment: “Well – thanks kids .. we’re about to have about 40% or so of our people NOT being taxed and the rest of us will pay FOR THEM?”
Aren’t you happy that you are not included in that 40%? That tells me that you are most fortunate than the majority as you must be making great money!! Try being 64 yrs. old, being let go from your job as a legal assistant for the last 18 years and being replaced by 2 part-timers. I was not given the decency of being asked to take a part-time job..so I’ve been on unemployment since 8/07! Try living on $550 every two weeks!!!

Posted by: susiegal | January 22, 2009, 4:50 pm 4:50 pm

It is easy to inspire children, but keep them inspierd until they are 74, like me. This will not work.

Posted by: Josef Bujtor | January 22, 2009, 5:24 pm 5:24 pm

So does this mean we will be accepted in the “New World Order?” He did campaign world wide.

Posted by: Billyg | January 27, 2009, 10:29 pm 10:29 pm

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