The Simson School

In the American Civil War, it is known that the northern and southern parts fought each other. Among many incidents, Lincoln's phrase "of the people, by the people, for the people" stands as the most famous one. What meaning does this convey to us? In a democratic society, is it well protected? I believe Lincoln's saying advises us that everyone is equal and that the common people are the main characters.

Firstly, in all democratic societies, the people are the main characters of society. An instance of this can be seen in Article 1 of the South Korean constitution which states, "All sovereignty lies with the people and all power comes from the people". This rule isn’t restricted to Korea but is also followed in other democratic countries. The constitutions of these countries explicitly state this principle.

Secondly, each country's leader must keep this principle in mind. In Venezuela, the country is paralyzed due to a dictatorship, and social order is interrupted. We should advise the leaders of such nations and remind them of the saying "of the people, by the people, for the people". We must ensure that our government is upholding this principle.

Thirdly, this phrase speaks of equality under democracy. Lincoln proclaimed this phrase during the American Civil War to emphasize that in a democracy, everyone is treated equally and guaranteed equal opportunities. This concept of equality is distinctly stated in many constitutions, and all countries endeavor to uphold this principle. It also means that under democracy, we are all equal.

To conclude, the phrase "of the people, by the people, for the people" has a significant influence on modern societies. We should never forget this phrase as it advises the leaders of modern societies, reminding us that in a democratic country, everyone is equal and the people are the main characters. Therefore, we should reflect on this truth once again and remember Lincoln's speech forever.