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# Letter To The Editor – American Politics
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/american-politics/
- Published: 2020-02-13T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-11T23:48:27.000Z
- Description: American Politics Editor: Abraham Lincoln famously concluded the Gettysburg Address with the quote:
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Columns, Featured, News, Opinion, abraham lincoln, gettysburg address, letter to the editor, Politics, smdp, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:37

*Editor:*

Abraham Lincoln famously concluded the Gettysburg Address with the quote: “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

Today, 99% of the people have 1% representation in our government. While 1% enjoy 99% representation. It appears the hallowed pledge “shall not perish from the earth” is in serious jeopardy.

*R M Koncan*

*Pacific Palisades*