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Old 12-21-2003, 02:28 PM   #26
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Eric,
You're not really hinting that if the Civil War hadnt been fought that blacks would STILL be slaves are you? I hope not, because its just not possible.

I think you're really over dramatizing things and I'm not really sure I see where you're going with this.

The guy made a suggestion for a league. Yes, he made a mis-statement, but no worse than a couple that you have made as well.

I agree with the Jestre on this.
While I've said my piece about the whole slave thing...I agree with Mark that this is a bit overdramatized. I apologize for my comments (meant in the most friendly way, I hope Jeremy - and Jestre -know) in adding to it. When I said the Civil War still affected people, this is exactly what I meant! -- people can debate issues like right/wrong, war or gradual emancipation until the cows come home...and they often do. I think that discussion is better for OT, however.

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