"I'll share one fact right now. The first secession phase starting in 1860- although historic documentation proves the protection of slavery was the political platform, it clearly was not the purpose or goal."

Many of us have said that all along, but nver came up with a clear reason for secession. I have always thought it was a power shift in political parties, but I have never been able to actually find sources to prove my point , just tidbits here and there. I suppose I should have save the tibits and put them together???

GP