[nolu chan]

[Wlat] He was sent into rebel controlled territory.

At the time it was the Confederate States of America.

"Lincoln, in his political wisdom, had the punishment commuted to banishment to the area behind Confederate lines.

Vallandigham left the United States. He initially went to Bermuda, then to Canada. While in Canada, his supporters back in Ohio nominated him for governor. He ran unsuccessfully on the Democratic ticket."

[Wlat] As a southerner I resent the implication that something is wrong with the south.

Who said anything is wrong with the South? Or the North? Or anywhere else?

[WhiskeyPapa]

[Wlat] As a southerner I resent the implication that something is wrong with the south.

Who said anything is wrong with the South? Or the North? Or anywhere else?

Well, southerners can be pretty defensive, don't you know.

Walt