Yup, people forget about that because ole Abe supposedly want to keep the union together, but that's not what started the war.
As usual, it was economics and power and trade that killed all those young boys.
Personally, I believe that any group of people who want to form their own societal compact, have the right to do so, no matter how small. As I mentioned in this thread or another, any State that wants to secede from the Union should be allowed to, especially now that the Fedgov is becoming more intrusive in our lives.
When it comes to blatant disregard of the constitution Lincoln doesn't even come close to Jeff Davis and the confederate congress. They didn't even try to hide their contempt for the rule of law.
As usual, it was economics and power and trade that killed all those young boys.
And slavery didn't even enter in to it, right?
As I mentioned in this thread or another, any State that wants to secede from the Union should be allowed to, especially now that the Fedgov is becoming more intrusive in our lives.
And I would agree. So long as it is done in a manner that is fair to both sides.