[Terpfen]

The ratification documents of the states of Virginia and New York specifically state that those States reserved the right to secede.

So much for the equality of states under the law, not to mention the fact that Virginia was not the only state to secede.

I find it interesting that Lincoln is characterized as a tyrant whose actions were responsible for starting the Civil War. I don't know about that, but I'm pretty sure the firing of shots at Fort Sumter had more to do with starting a war than anything Lincoln may or may not have done.

More to the point: the Civil War was another war in which the United States won.

[grunt03]

More to the point: the Civil War was another war in which the United States won.

Cute. Go sip the FedGuv koolaid...hell, drink a bunch. Someone else is paying for it.