If you think that the Civil War was not about slavery, you need to read the secession declarations adopted by the various states. They make it quite clear that they were fighting for slavery.
No, my FRiend, I do not need to read the declarations.
You simply will not understand what has taken 150 years to heal. The victors write history books.
Why do you think the Northern POLs hold the southern GOP voters in contempt? It is because they wish to be left alone to live their lives in peace. That is not acceptable for the POLs. Their life revolves around telling others what to do.
Capitalism is about freedom of action and that is being destroyed daily by the Federal Monster in DC.
I have been to Iowa many times. We have a lot in common with IA farmers here. Not with Iowa POLs.
Do you think you are more free today than you were as a child?
No, I did not think so.
Why is that happening?
You are liar and are misrepresenting history. Below is a link to the ordinances of secession for the states of the south. Assuming you have the mental capacity to do a word search, the letters "slave" appears three times, in Alabama, Texas and Virginia only.
Southern haters are liars and statists.