You guys can pick me apart on the semantics of Nazi vs. Nazis, etc. However, my point is that Although they were all Americans, the CSA vets fought against the Federal Government, and the attitude and mindset then (and now for the most part) was that by fighting militarily against the gov. you forfeited the right to any pension.

No, I did not serve in the military, nut I have studied much military history. I have also discussed this type of "thread" with my father (WWII and Korea) and two of my brothers (both in Vietnam).

Nuff said. No more from me.