[Non-Sequitur]

I can't speak for others but I certainly don't believe that Lincoln was a man without faults. But warts and all he was a better man than his confederate counterpart, and his view towards blacks, while racist by todays standards, were still better than those of every southern leader.

[4CJ]

I can't speak for others but I certainly don't believe that Lincoln was a man without faults.

That's what distinguishes you from the rest.

But warts and all he was a better man than his confederate counterpart, and his view towards blacks, while racist by todays standards, were still better than those of every southern leader.

Better than Stonewall Jackson? The man who established the "Lexington Colored Sabbath School" in 1855? A Sunday School where the participants were rewarded in their studies by the receipt of Testaments or a Bible - presented in a formal ceremony the 1st Sundy of each month. Jackson wouldn't be handing out those Testaments if the students didn't know how to read.

Lincoln wanted blacks repatriated out of the country. Jackson saw to their education and religious training. You have your opinion, I have mine.