"You asked me how I define a neo-Confederate. That is an interesting question. I suppose my definition of a neo-Confederate is someone who is interested in revising American history by excising slavery from the Civil War narrative. It is not only historically inaccurate, but I fear that such revisionism can be driven by a deeper political agenda."

Mr. Wheeler: I may be remiss, but I do not recall any regular poster who wants to excise slavery from from history. When it is brought up, we simply ask for balance. A huge percentage of Confederate soldiers did not own slaves, including my ancestors who fought in the 18th Georgia Infantry, in every major battle of the ANV. The last record I have found of my family owning slaves was in 1824. By your definition, and the sentiments I have read on the board, none of us, with one possible exception, who embraced the title, could be considered "neo-Confederates."

I too have enjoyed our Lincoln Studies site, and welcome your input. Stan