Just from that alone it was clear the csa was not going to leave the usa alone and “coexist peaceably” ndxt to them , and not bother them. Its a g-d pipe dream if anyone actually convinced themselves that was going to be true.
I agree it had failings. I agree it was the wrong cause and so much but still I have a true belief in ....
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
It’s true then and now. I will put you on the Nay side of the vote.