That was pretty much everyone's attitude back then. So? I think that it is remarkable that he was able to overcome these beliefs and freed the slaves and held the union together. Hmmm... Doing the right thing for the country despite your own internal prejudices; now that’s a thought. Too bad we don’t see much of that from republicans now-a-days.
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Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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