[rockrr]

Yes - it was the south’s fault (you’re finally catching on!)

And no - there is no reasonable basis for believing that placing the burden on the north for not doing something that could result in the consequence of someone else commensurately not doing something. The notion is beyond absurd and irrational.

[jeffersondem]

“And no - there is no reasonable basis for believing that placing the burden on the north for not doing something that could result in the consequence of someone else commensurately not doing something.”

May I quote you on that?