[4CJ] I have dozens of quotes by Lincoln proving his views towards blacks were no different than 97% of the country.
Nah. Whenever you get to feeling there was only one racist in America in the 19th century, just read 4CJ's post three times a day until you get over it.
I assume that you have a point that you're coming to? Is it that President Lincoln isn't worthy of admiration or respect because, when judged by our current day standards, he comes off as a stone racist? Then wouldn't that mean that no figure from that period is worthy of respect?