Mike, Renee, mark this statement. #56
Of course, this great5-grandson of slaves was not asked.
I am FAR from "Hillbilly" as you put it. I have a Masters in US and Texas History, and a bachelors in World History, so I am quite educated. The difference is, I look at the historical facts, and can look at the truth, without the "hero" worship in it. Lincoln started this country down the road to big government, and destroyed our republic, in his attempt to "save" it. The only thing good that came from his actions, was that slaves were freed. But the price to our country was NOT worth it.
Mike, Renee, mark this statement. #56
Of course, this great5-grandson of slaves was not asked.
Not worth it???I don't get it.
I keep hearing you Southerners say that, and I suppose we're just supposed to accept that as true, but I would be interested in hearing you expound on that claim a bit more.
One of the great things about being both a Southerner and a Republican is that I can hold Lincoln up as hero or villain, depending upon which hat I'm wearing.
Your statement is sickening.
Personally, I believe the horror of the Civil War was the high price our country had to pay for tolerating the evil of slavery at all. The founders should not have compromised on the issue. It was a fatal flaw.
"Not worth it?"
You mean to tell me that it would have been better for the country for my forefathers to remain in bondage? And what about subsequent generations?
If you are educated as you proclaim, I think you will understand that I didn't accuse you personally of being a "hiilbilly"......Please re-read my post.... N'est Pas?