No, they just gave themselves an excuse to wage war. Lincoln was duty bound to defend his country. I’m not surprised that you have no concept of duty or honor.
What, he expected more rocks to get destroyed or something? Sending 35,000 men to invade others is hardly a "defensive" move. Some bold folk might even characterize it as "aggressive."
I’m not surprised that you have no concept of duty or honor.
When in Rome.
The Highest law of our land was the Declaration. It was the founding document. Our citizenship is counted from the day of it's signing. You cavalierly accept the violation of the primary principle upon which this nation was created, and you talk to me about duty or honor?
Your argument is "might makes right" and you talk about duty and honor?