I certainly respect your opinions, your level and length of study and your participation in the discussions on the message boards at History-Sites.Com. I must; however, differ with you on your conclusion that the "News and Views" site is not appropriate for this opinion-based discussion. This site is specifically for the discussion of opinions, Civil War-related political discussion, speculation (i.e. "what ifs") and other topics not suitable for the "history-only" state and special interest sites. You may choose to discontinue posting to this "thread", but please do not feel like you are misusing or violating the rules on the "New and Views" board by posting your views of the cause(s) of the war.
Jim Martin