When it was advantageous to the owner he would allow families to stay together. When not, he would split them for whatever reason. It's the basis of innumerable Blues songs from the old days.
However, that Bachmann would sign a pledge with such statements shows she is as stupid as she appears. And, oblivious.
That said, there are at least 5 million that will vote for her on the basis of this pledge alone.
That's because it's accurate. Conservatives are big on the truth.
When the Irish first came to the U.S. (famine), they were treated worse than the slaves. Strange that no one talks about it much.
What it proves is she has more guts to stand on conservative principles than other candidates.
It's disgusting Bachmann haters have to attack her for doing the right thing.
Slaves were treated no better in the Yankee Ports—eh?
They were treated no better in Africa when they were taken as captive and traded for rum —or for guns by their Muslim kin? As far as is stated the document is true is it not?
Slavery was on the way out in 1860. The statement is true, and is a condemnation of single parents NOT a defense of slavery. Sheesh.
There were at least 57,000,000 “stupid” people in 2008 that voted for a real racist.