I don't understand why you try to twist someones post into something that you can use against that person. There are many people in the South who still have a problem with the way Lincoln manipulated his armies to carry out a personal desire of his, to keep the Union together, overlooking and breaking laws that were clearly in place to prevent the Union from being all powerful. That was the very reason that the Colonies were formed in the first place, maybe you need to take a break from studying all the different civil wars and take a look at the American Civil War, because you seem to be lacking a comprehensive view of it. Of course we still have resentment against the way Lincoln ignored laws, had innocent people arrested, turned brother against brother, caused nearly two thirds of a million men and women to die wrongfully in his personal illegal war. We are people who have passions, had passion when we witness our homes and possessions and land burning by a man in my view, had severe mental problems. Of course, Lincoln knew this, I'm sure his General was handpicked for the job. I understand now you have a dispassionate nature, and can't help but wonder how that has affected your life. You, Mr. Howerton, alone, are to be pitied.