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
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 13, 2020. Read the original PDF.