[rpierce]

I agree with you, but this type of response to the standard "slavery" argument is useful, in my opinion, to help move the conversation and thinking along for those who are simply not going to digest the deeper, larger and hidden reasons. This at least opens minds to the federalism & sovereignty issues.

In general, I'm out of my league with in-depth civil war discussions on FR. Thanks for piping in.

[DiogenesLamp]

I agree with you, but this type of response to the standard "slavery" argument is useful, in my opinion, to help move the conversation and thinking along for those who are simply not going to digest the deeper, larger and hidden reasons. This at least opens minds to the federalism & sovereignty issues.

A lot of damage to federalism occurred as a result of that war, and it's consequences are still living with us today. Issues such as "Prayer in public schools", Abortion, "Gay" Marriage, Interstate "commerce" issues, "FedZilla" and even Presidential eligibility are all consequences of that war.

A lot of people simply do not realize how many issues we are facing today all began in that conflict.

In general, I'm out of my league with in-depth civil war discussions on FR. Thanks for piping in.

I've only gotten interested in the Civil War over about the last two years. I've learned a lot of things about it which I didn't know for most of my life, and which changed my outlook quite a bit from what it used to be.

Anyway, Freegards.