By: Styles on 1/16/12

"Looking at Lincoln," indeed!

It's been said there have been more books printed about Lincoln than any other book, with the exception being the Bible.

Before forming an opinion, try removing yourself from the mythical aura of "Honest Abe" by examining a few FACTS:

- Why did Lincoln and the U.S. Government free slaves but didn't give them ANY other rights? voting, loans, etc.

At that time, it's true that slaves were viewed by most as property. Still, the public should be aware of this before placing Abe on a pedestal.

- Lincoln believed blacks should have natural rights but not political rights. From the Lincoln Douglas debates:

"There is a physical difference between the white and black races which I believe will for ever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality. And inasmuch as they cannot so live, while they do remain together there must be the position of superior and inferior, and I as much as any other man am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race."

- Lincoln spent a good amount time thinking and writing about repatriating blacks to other countries.

- Also, drawing the U.S. into a bloody, unnecessary war was an outrage. Confederates had the right to secede and did so without violence.

Slavery was abolished in Britain, Spain, France and other countries PEACEFULLY and Abe knew this.

- Lastly, Lincoln's suspension of Habeus Corpus was a HUGE affront to freedom and justice. Besides, it was unconstitutional.

All this leaves me with the impression that public perception of Mr. Lincoln has been skewed for years.

Worth noting: Think the destruction of YOUR civil liberties couldn't happen today like it did back then?

Think again.

For those wanting to know what your Congress and President passed for your INDEFINITE DETENTION, please Google: NDAA

The only other countries and leaders to pass such a law are: North Korea, Castro's Cuba, Pinochet's Chile, Hitler's Germany, and Stalin's Russia.