[RossA]

The interesting analog between 21st- and 19th-century secessions is the role of abortion compared to slavery. The liberals and the Southerners share(d) a sacrosanct definition of humanity. One excluded blacks, the other excludes unborn-babies. Both advocate extreme positions (e.g., the Dred Scott decision, partial-birth-abortions, judicial filibusters) rather than yield an inch.

Republicans are sure to limit abortion and/or threaten to do so with judicial appointments unacceptable to the Left. This will further stir the secessionist pot. Will the pot turn into a plot?

[wideawake]

Southerners never considered black people to be non-human.

If they had no souls, why did Southerners make such an effort to Christianize them?

The Southern attitude was one of condescension - i.e. treating adults like wayward children.

The liberal attitude is treating human beings as expendable "tissue" - there is a gaping chasm between not showing people the respect they deserve and pretending people aren't people at all.