Once again I was floored with this Chrysler commercial during the Superbowl last night. No doubt a big portion of that stems from growing up in the Motor City, from having a sense of pride in the city of my birth. Having lived outside of Michigan I know what most people think of our city, how many are often confused with our pride thinking it should be shame for living in such a place as Detroit.
What I love about this video is the spirit of optimism it has for this city and our nation. It reminds us that just because we are down doesn’t mean we have to be out. I also disagree that it had a political message behind it, although I understand everything becomes political in an election year. Regardless of your party affiliation, we can all agree that our nation is struggling and that no single idea or person can turn us around. It took us years to arrive where we are at today, years of decisions and leaders that brought us to this point in history. Though at times I struggle to see it, I am choosing to hold out hope for this country…
“we find a way through tough times and if we can’t find a way then we will make one…all that matters now is what’s ahead.”
