Well, Lincoln certainly provided history with a good example of the centralization of power by force. Consider the fact that Communist China considers him a great historical leader (
China Finds A Hero in Lincoln?) Whether that use of power was justified is something I would debate, but setting that aside, I can certainly see where you're coming from. Forgive me if my reply came across too harshly, but it's not uncommon to see cut-and-run posters drop in on these occasions merely to insult someone else in the thread.
Regards,
~dt~