[fortheDeclaration]

However, to eradicate the twin evils of slavery and secessionism, no price is too high - especially if the price is primarily borne by the perpetrators.

The South underestimated Union resolve to defend the Constitution.

[GOPcapitalist]

The South underestimated Union resolve to defend the Constitution.

I disagree. The South underestimated the Union's enthusiastic willingness to abuse and violate its Constitution toward the end of conquering the South.

[nolu chan]

The Constitution cannot be defended by serial rape of the Constitution. Lincoln purported to defend "the Union" while raping the Constitution.