[Mr. Silverback]

Lincoln was a non-abolitionist who made it very clear that he was far more interested in preserving the Union than he was in doing anything to free slaves.

I've always maintained that the south seceded so that they, like most states in the north, could if they choose end slavery when they saw fit.

Well, you've maintained wrong. Read the articles of secession from each state.

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Lincoln was a non-abolitionist

Lincoln began his public career by claiming that he was "antislavery".

If you just go to the site below.

http://www.nps.gov/liho/slavery/al01.htm

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Well, you've maintained wrong. Read the articles of secession from each state

I have. I don't see how they diminish my belief. If you wish to decide for yourself which course to take you must first maintain things as they are, and establish your right to dominance.