[Paul C. Jesup]

What is so noble about turning one's sword on the government and country that gave him the sword?

That question could be applied to the Founding Fathers also.

Do you think that this nation did not have a right to secede from England?

[republicanwizard]

"That question could be applied to the Founding Fathers also."

You are forgetting the justification for both men turning on their native countries.

If you would compare Washington, who fought to keep us from being enslaved, to Lee, who fought to keep men slaves, then that says more about you than the comparable justification.

[jmc813]

Do you think that this nation did not have a right to secede from England?

In my opinion, there are a hell of a lot of FReepers who would have remained loyal to the crown. Consider that only a third of the colonialists even supported rebellion in the first place.

[Axenolith]

Whether or not you have the right is only pertinent if you lost...