The difference is Jefferson et al. explained the reasons why they wanted freedom and deserved it in a document which holds up well today.
The South Carolina traitors: committed treason, not for Freedom, but to continue to be able their oppression of HALF the population of their state. Well if you are satisfied by their reasons for pursuing separation, opening fire on the military forces placed their by the nation for their security, well, there is no saving you.
There is one defense against Treason, that is Victory. That defense is not available to the so called "confederates".
frankly, your theory is UTTER, REVISIONIST NONSENSE, as most everything else you post is.
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