As for the rest, as I expect, not addressing Joseph Smith's actions is SOP.
He violated the Illinois Constitution, and while not directly addressed until the 14th Amendment, it is questionable if he violated the US Constitution just on ordering the Press closed and destroyed on its own. From that and the calling of the militia the Governor ordered his arrest. These are all matter of public record and easily researched. Just because there was no trial, does not mean he was innocent, especially when such actions were admitted and on record. Like I said earlier, the greatest injustice was that he WAS NOT tried.
Anyways, this so called “innocence” was very much a two way street, but I know, the “saint's” never did anything wrong or questionable. Sure is odd that for such a put upon people, while their leadership moved around a lot, one step ahead of trouble it seems, the rank and file usually stayed behind (Missouri, Illinois etc.) and enjoyed some peace once the big boys were gone
On a personal note I was concerned responding to you in a direct and fair way would be a waste of time, but I am pleased for some reason. Perhaps you meeting expectations helped.
Well, most of the “incidents” seem to me to be jealousy from those around the saints coupled with the arrogance of a few of the saints. Missouri was about stealing the saints’ land, pure and simple and the thieves got away with it. All fine protestants, to be sure. Let by good ole Governor Boggs.