Soakncider: “...Davis and Stephens didn’t speak for a majority of southerners then.
Most southerners of the day probably didn’t even know who their VP was...”
But of course Davis & Stephens DID speak for all Confederates in these matters, since they lead the government which first declared it’s secession and then declared war on the United Ststes.
As such, all Confederate citizens were bound, under penalty of law, to support their new government and it’s war on the United States — whether they fully agreed or not.
Yes, of course, many Confederate citizens did not care about slavery — especially in the Upper South — and would not fight ONLY to protect the slave - holding master class.
For them it was all about protecting their homes & communities.
However, those people did not make the laws, did not start the war, did not call up troops or lead them into battle.
Slave - holders did all of that, and much more, for the express purpose of defending their “peculiar institution”.
I respect your opinions as well as your kind demeanor, and I appreciate your thoughtful and informative posts. I realize this subject touches a lot of nerves, but it’s important to look at all sides...as there are more than just two sides.
there may come a day when we want to consider secession seriously.... like when the ‘rapefugee’ jihad begins in earnest, and our federal overlords fail to protect our communities.
Well said.