The following entry is from Common Sense Anew:

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince Whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

US Declaration of Independence

LEADERSHIP

With all the problems in society today, we have to question the effectiveness of our leaders and their ability to lead. Are they true leaders? Just because someone is in charge does not necessarily mean he or she is a leader. Leaders take society in a positive direction. We have been taken nowhere by people who resemble rulers. They couldn't care less about moving society forward; their motives are purely selfish. Rulers are not interested in leading, they just want to be in charge and have the power that comes with position. Rulers seize any opportunity to grab more power.

Leaders have a great respect for power. Leaders are able to govern with minimal power. Leaders understand that it is not the power that makes someone a leader. If we are to save our democracy, we need leaders, not more rulers. A ruler cannot lead a democracy, and a leader will never rule a democracy. We need to learn and understand the difference between leaders and rulers, and what they represent. To help, I wrote the following piece, titled "Leaders and Rulers."


Leaders and Rulers

People will follow a leader because they want to;
 people follow a ruler because they have to.
Leaders place people's needs before people's wants;
 rulers place people's wants before people's needs.
Leaders create a society of willingness to help;
 rulers cause a society of unwillingness to help.
Leaders create an atmosphere of encouragement;
 rulers cause an atmosphere of discouragement.
Leaders place their needs with the people's needs;
 rulers place their needs far above everyone.
Leaders take responsibility for their mistakes;
 rulers blame others for their mistakes.
Leaders listen to the people;
 rulers ignore the people.
Leaders use their power;
 rulers abuse their power.
Leaders inspire courage;
 rulers create fear.
Leaders create unity;
rulers cause division.