To: muawiyah
He was leader of an enemy army. That’s all it takes.
No. Robert E. Lee was all about Virginia. It pained him greatly to refuse command of the Union Army and eventually lead the Confederates. As went Virginia, went Robert E. Lee.
To: 98ZJ USMC
Lee did his duty as he saw fit. I don’t doubt that he could have gotten another command position if he had wanted it.
31 posted on
06/24/2012 6:58:10 PM PDT by
cripplecreek
(What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
To: 98ZJ USMC
Hmm ~ the Constitution says...... "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. "
45 posted on
06/24/2012 7:20:42 PM PDT by
muawiyah
To: 98ZJ USMC
If Lee was a traitor why was he offered command of the Union Army? He was the best General in the United States and both sides wanted him.
65 posted on
06/24/2012 8:01:20 PM PDT by
Lets Roll NOW
(A baby isn't a punishment, Obama is)
To: 98ZJ USMC
“...As went Virginia, so went Lee”
Right up until the Confederacy asked for his services, then he was just fine with leaving the service of Virginia, and serving the pretended confederacy.
He applied for a pardon- indicating that he admitted his wrong.
228 posted on
07/02/2012 8:31:50 PM PDT by
donmeaker
(Blunderbuss: A short weapon, ... now superceded in civilized countries by more advanced weaponry.)
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