[Leesylvanian]

You're certainly entitled to your opinion and to post it, but to "punish" the South for slavery is akin to "punishing" the tobacco companies for selling a legal product. If slavery had been made illegal but the southern states' governments condoned their citizens in carrying it on, then your opinion would make more sense to me (as if you should care about my thoughts regarding your opinion!). Freep on, and have a merry holiday season!!!

[muir_redwoods]

The punishment I spoke of was borne by both sides. have a merry season yourself!!