[Non-Sequitur]

Perhaps you'd like to quote Lincoln, too, on the subject of racial equality, from his 1858 debate speeches.

Sure. If you'll quote from Jefferson Davis on the same subject.

[lentulusgracchus]

If you'll quote from Jefferson Davis on the same subject.

No, no deal -- you started this, by slagging on a Southerner for having "backward" racial attitudes.

Your point is subverted. Nobody had "progressive" attitudes about racial differences. They didn't even understand what race really was.

Not even your boy Lincoln. That's the point. So put away your pointing finger, hypocrite.