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To: fortheDeclaration
The issue is did the Founders want to end slavery or not?

Washington, Jefferson, et al, did not even end slavery in their own homes.

Had they really wanted to, they would have done so.

Actions speak louder than b.s.

2,205 posted on 02/08/2005 1:22:47 AM PST by nolu chan
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To: nolu chan
The issue is did the Founders want to end slavery or not? Washington, Jefferson, et al, did not even end slavery in their own homes. Had they really wanted to, they would have done so. Actions speak louder than b.s.

Did Washington free his slaves after his death?

Jefferson got himself into too much debt so that was why he didn't.

Now, did any of the the Revolution generation and those following, free slaves and ban slavery from states?

Freeing a slave was difficult because of the cost involved, and it was made more difficult as slavery began to be seen as a moral good.

Stop slandering the Founders.

2,208 posted on 02/08/2005 1:43:12 AM PST by fortheDeclaration
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