[Chainmail]

He betrayed his oath as an officer to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. If he had stayed faithful to his oath, the casualties to all families - northern and southern - would have been far fewer.

I do not admire the man.

[ontap]

I do not admire the man.

The list of great men who do admire him is sufficient....you are entitled to your opinion.....thanks for your service........USMC 1967-69....semper fi

[ontap]

Go here to find out what U.S. Grant thought of him!

http://www.sewanee.edu/faculty/willis/Civil_War/documents/GrantLee.html

[Nifster]

bleeech... he resigned his commission and went ho,e to defend his state. Let us all agree that this war was over in 1865 and quit trying to re fight it when it brings about nothing but stupidity

[Georgia Girl 2]

Its not necessary for you to admire him. He’s a son of the South.

[DanMiller]

He betrayed his oath as an officer to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.

He did swear such an oath. And he adhered to it. Defense of the Constitution was the basis for his actions.

There are many who now seem to accept the notion that defense of a current Government is the same as defense of the Constitution. I disagree with them.