[DiogenesLamp]

The contest isn't between Lincoln and Davis. The contest is between Lincoln and the rule of law. Whether Davis violated the rule of law of his country is irrelevant to whether Lincoln violated the rule of law of in his.

Lincoln must be compared to an objective standard of legality, not some other person that may have done worse.

[DoodleDawg]

The contest isn't between Lincoln and Davis.

We're discussing the Southern rebellion. You can't deal with the actions of one leader without taking into account the actions of the other.