"I don't think it is possible to degrade the antebellum south. Rather, they did that job themselves."
No, Mr. Meaker, you are quite wrong. For you to make such a statement shows how uniformed you are. For some reason, the thought exists that if one pretends like it wasn't Lincoln's responsibility to uphold our constitution and not war against the country, all will be well. Seems like its the thinking that a good defense is an excellent offense. Well, this isn't a football game eventhough you are apparently playing it like one. Well, I don't like football, so there is obviously nothing to discuss...
So, do you feel it was a good idea of Lincoln to uphold the Constitution in South Carolina?
Or do you feel South Carolina was a separate country?