[Arkinsaw]

John Brown did not end slavery, he sure as hell started the war that ended it.

And he belongs in Hell?

I’m so confused

There were many who opposed slavery that didn't resort to massacres, fanaticism, murder, and starting wars that killed 600,000 people.

Who knows whether those others would have ended slavery without those costs. I will leave it up to the boss to decide whether those costs deserve hell....but I can make a determination about whether a celebratory remembrance is deserved. It is not.

If celebratory remembrance is desired, there are other more worthy anti-slavery advocates for it.

[bushfamfan]

You could make that case for any war of any kind. Does it make it right if it is state sponsored? What about the founding of this very country? I believe Brown brought about an end to an institution that went on long enough and cost many lives and suffering.

[fella]

Per #13;

I can make a determination about whether a celebratory remembrance is deserved. It is not.

I must disagree. Our history must be remembered,no matter how befuddling or sordid but the facts should be seen plainly so that we do not repeat the mistakes of our fore-bearers.