Not according to Patrick Henry they weren't.
But ofcourse, you know more then Henry, Madision, Pres. Jackson, Pres. Lincoln, and Robert E. Lee combined.
how many 3-hour academic courses at or above the 400 level do you have???
i have about 24 semester hours at/above that level, as well as numerous professional/faculty seminars on the subject.
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