BTTT. I think nearly all (who post them) would admit that those Lincoln quotes only show up to combat those admirers of his who do not debate with as much honesty as yourself in regards to that topic. The quotes are almost always given only to refute, expose, and I must admit, antagonise the more zealous who would portray his race beliefs to be far different from what they actually were. Those quotes are no more than bullets of truth fired at the revisionist saboteurs of history. It was the 19th century, and it would indeed be unfair to judge ol' Abe by modern standards in regards to his race beliefs. And yes, by those same modern standards Jefferson Davis was most certainly a stone racist too. If more posters could debate with the honesty you have displayed on this particular issue, then it might be possible to finally settle this whole disagreement, and get your side to admit it was Constitutionally wrong about the war... :)
Excellent observation. ;o)