[Non-Sequitur]

Do you hate George Washington too?

George Washington recognized loyalty to one's country came before loyalty to one's state. Something Lee didn't see to understand.

[Smittie]

I was referring to Washington owning slaves, but I'd bet ol' King George viewed Washington as something less than a patriot.

Again your perception of Lee depends on your view of states' rights. Lee did work after the war was over to heal the wounds caused by the conflict.