Oh I know it was not "The" original. He wasn't even in the right ballpark. It's those misconceptions, the little tidbits of stuff that are errant that cause some heartburn. I have no problem if he were to discuss the 'original' or even what he did see if he were to allow for the 'period' it was written in to be placed into context. Also, to be honest on the slavery laws above the Southern states. We need open, honest discussion. Not all one sided. We all have our views. Not everyone from the North sees things one way and we know very well not all from the South see things in lock step either.

Pam