Abe Hoodie

When Abraham Lincoln uttered the phrase "of the people, by the people, for the people" in his Gettysburg Address, he encapsulated the essence of democracy. Lincoln meant that a government should derive its authority from the people it governs ("of the people"), be administered by representatives chosen by the people ("by the people"), and ultimately serve the interests and welfare of the people ("for the people"). This succinct phrase underscores the principle of popular sovereignty and the idea that government exists to serve and benefit its citizens, reflecting Lincoln's vision of a nation founded on the principles of equality and self-governance. Pick one up and spread the word.