He belongs to the ages

[Jim Garrett]

I also find it interesting how Lincoln is such an icon figure in American politics, members of both parties use Lincoln to their benefit. Didn't our current commander-in-chief use the Lincoln Bible to be sworn in? President Clinton made numerous references to AL.

I think that there is a strong case to make comparisons between Al and Nelson Mandela. Mandela was fortunate that he was able to execute such massive social and political change with minimal bloodshed.