Chase, the vindication I speak of is neither the purpose or will it be the major outcome of the socio-political transformation currently underway in America; Latinization as you refer to it.

When it does becomes apparent, it will be nothing more than an indirect byproduct of that transformation, but a byproduct nevertheless - seen in the form of a gradual, long-term restoration of rights to the states.

What remains to be seen is when that transformation is nearing completion, how many then alive will see and understand the connection between that restoration and the old Confederacy. That is one purpose of this board.

I hope there are many; many more than today. I have the impression there are signs that a growing number of people today are showing an interest in what we speak of on this board.

I say again - mark my word, but be sure to mark it in ink so it won't fade for what I speak of will very likely be read and felt by our grandchildren or great-grands.