[Sherman Logan]

Of course, the slaves had a right to rebel; and their owners had a right to suppress.

Based on the principles expressed in the Declaration of Independence, I can see why you think slaves have a moral right to rebel.

I am, however, fascinated by how you would extract from the same document a right of their owners to suppress such a rebellion. Please elucidate.

[Delacon]

“I am, however, fascinated by how you would extract from the same document a right of their owners to suppress such a rebellion. Please elucidate.”

Heck John Brown had a better right to start a rebellion against the USA than the south ever did.

[ml/nj]

I am, however, fascinated by how you would extract from the same document a right of their owners to suppress such a rebellion. Please elucidate.

Isn't it obvious that the Southerners viewed the slaves as property. You do think people have a right to defend themselves against horse thieves, don't you?

ML/NJ