[DoodleDawg]

Those that say “Lincoln and the North fought to free the slaves” need to read and comprehend what you have written.

You're the only one I know who says that.

[jeffersondem]

“You’re the only one I know who says that.”

Then we can forever dismiss the notion that the North fought for some high moral cause like “freeing the slaves.”

[jeffersondem]

“You’re the only one I know who says that (Lincoln and the North fought to free the slaves).”

Consider this:

“Yes, the Civil War began because the North was determined to impose its will on the South. And one of the things it wished to impose was that you can’t own human beings. But you go ahead and keep thinking that slavery had nothing to do with it....”

Critic answers critic.