why are older whites afraid of Obama?

Because most of them are so narrow minded, that they can't see past the colour of his skin. Seriously people, racism has to come to an end. Some still think he is a Muslim for crying out loud.

I believe many older whites fear reaping what they themselves have sown. It is a principle of God that WHATSOEVER A MAN SOWS THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP...that is why many fear Obama. He may not be all that the young people think he's going to be but did you see the difference between the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention. In comparison, one looked more like a Ku Klux Klan rally. Romans 13:1 says "There be NO power but the power of God and the Powers that Be are ORDAINED of God." He makes NO mistakes. Don't HATE...CONGRATULATE!!! Love, PK

Many people are afraid of change. They are used to things as they always were. Sometimes for an older person, it takes a while getting used to.

Change of the Nation.. hmm isn't that a bit funny from a British colony that changed to a independent nation. A bit funny from a nation of slaves to a nation of emancipated slaves. A nation of isolationist to a nation that involves its self in every facet for the globe. A nation that was a becon of greatness to a nation of xenophobia. What will he acheive on the battle field? America hasn't won a war since WW2, korea, veitnam, Iraq if these are winning change is needed really bad. So what could Obama do worse there? Why is fear better to offer than hope?

Not afraid.

Concerned by the masses of young voters that seem to think he's the greatest thing since.....

I hope we're all as happy in a few years with the majority's decision as you guys are right now.

Because we have worked for what we have and we don't want it taken away from us because of some young immature adults wanting to get everything for free. They always have their hand out and want things they can't have or afford.

Because we see right through him and the danger he represents.

We understand he's an agent of "change," indeed. The change will involve a conversion of our free nation into a Socialist hell hole, from which our veterans have fought and died to protect us.

Obama will now accomplish what our enemies on the battlefields have failed, without firing a shot.

We're not a bunch of clueless young airheads, who should not have been allowed to vote.

It is been correctly said: "If you're not a liberal when you're young, you might not have a heart; but if you're a mature person and still a liberal, then for certain you don't have a brain."

John McCain, I respect your concession speech and it was great. But I will not and I cannot suppress the truth about Obama, for the sake of coming together.

I'm pretty much going on vacation right now from criticizing Obama because of what you said. But after the inauguration, I don't see how I can continue to remain silent.

Already, he's picking some pretty scummy members to be on his team.

They have been around longer and have seen a few things. Most cultures respect their elders because of their knowledge.

We've watched our tax dollars go towards social programs that promote laziness and being stagnant. Now we want more of that?

because they do their research and don't just listen to the hype. many of them have been around more blocks with WWII, Korea & Vietnam so.....