JC77

Childress, I have no argument with you point above as I have never made my argument with the morals of good and bad. With Jason it has been morals this and morals that. He can't have it both ways. You cannot sweep under the rug the immorality of one to suit the other. If he feels no guilt for the Native American "plight" it is irrelevant to his original moral argument. There is doubtless those who would say that thanks to slavery the African American is far better off here. You won't hear them argue that, however, true or not and it still would not change what they were forced to endure to get to this point.

And here you have proved that you use morals to suit your needs and remove them when they don't. You have okayed the evil of one side because it is the side you side with. Never once have I morally okayed slavery to justify the Confederacy. You pinned yourself against the debate wall with your own moral argument.

About the possibility that I may have offended you personally, I very much meant it. An apology like that does not mean I surrender my beliefs to you. Sorry. Since you will only back a legalistic argument into a moralist corner, I wonder how you do feel about the Native Americans treatment both before 1861 and during the Reconstructionist Republican (Union) period after 1865?

I seriously take full responsibility for moving the OP's worthy subject into a couple of us "re-fighting the, um, War of 1861-1865." My initial post (page 1 I think) was jesting and seemed to be thought that way by some members. I also do not want to start a flame war here, especially in some other person's thread. Ultradave, thanks for the kind conversation and the kind words. I apologize to GSX, too, as I feel I probably have dragged you into this. I took your initial post that I responded to not as a moralist question but simply a legalistic question. I realized that both Jason and I were heading to a heated discussion that I believe breaks the rules on this forum. I have asked to take it private but JasonC will not. He appears to me to imagine that anyone who does not agree with him clearly agrees with slavery, and then paints them into that corner rather than simply argue was there the right for the states to secede. I have not heard anyone here say they shore would like to have them some slaves to work on thar yard. Furthermore, Jason, you sanctified everything concerning the Union cause in that post with apparently no true willingness to admit how disunited the Union was on this issue. Read the diary of the soldiers that fought for the Union. I will say, again, legally there is enough pre-war evidence that the South had the right to secede. However, I will not be drawn into a situation where I am painted with a stereotype which I must first defend the (lack of) morality of slavery to talk about the reality of the legal right. I will in PM's, but not in this thread. By the way you may be interested to know that my brother-in-law is African American as are my nieces and nephews. We can discuss this issue and still be a loving and close family in the end. Finally, Jason, I doubt it will come to anything, but if there is in some way I truly offended you then I apologize. I did not join this forum to potentially be a "keyboard badass" or to offend anyone from anywhere. Do not mistake that as an agreement to your argument, I am still readily willing to discuss this via PM. Again, sorry to all. Most of all to the OP.

JasonC, we can take it to PM anytime you'd like and believe me I will be happy to be frank.

Ultradave, I stand corrected and appreciate that. To clarify the now period I was speaking of in my above post was concerning the banter on Western Maryland, Colorado and the constant bickering of California and not including the 11 states of Rebellion. I would imagine that the prohibition was added, probably around the time they re-entered the Union (4 July 1868 for NC). Also, North Carolina does have a petition to secede from the Union dated 2012. Again, thanks.

Jason, I don't believe GSX was speaking of the moral right, but simply the right of ANY state to secede. You add the morality of it, not to mention the dripping sanctification of the northern position to discourage argument. There is nothing written above that takes away the legal right of the state to secede in 1846, 1860, 1861 or now. I'm sure that every member of this board can agree that slavery was and is evil. With that said, as a new member with no reputation, I will dismiss myself from this thread (except to recommend books or games) as it is clear where this could lead to an uncivil discourse that could be better furthered through PM's or not at all rather than cause a headache with Battlefront. With all due respect as always.

Juju, I wish I could be helpful, but the only thing I can say is thanks sincerely for making my wargaming experience more fun.

Amen. It was all "about the Benjamins." My 2nd Great Grandfather made that charge in the 37th North Carolina Infantry. He was taken POW at Gettysburg and sent to "Pint" Lookout (Point Lookout). Also had a 2nd Great Grandfather serve in the 31st Mississippi Infantry and then 8th Mississippi Cavalry under General Forrest. Finally I had 2nd Great Uncle who served in the 4th Mississippi Infantry and made the fateful charge at Franklin, Tennessee 30 November 1864. (while not as well known, it was far worse than "Picketts" charge and darn near criminal). I'm currently writing regimental histories of the 4th, 31st and 8th Mississippi regiments and its members. Cheers to you all!

Scourge of War series with RebBugler's mods. Tiller continued to make games and they are still available, too.

What is this Civil War you speak of? I believe it is correctly identified as the War of Northern Aggression, sir, or the War Between The States. If I may, I would like to second Bil's mentioned site above ( http://www.civilwar.org/), and if you have ancestors who suffered on those fields don't hesitate to donate in their name.

Juju, I hope this is taken as the compliment I mean it to be...I won't even play MG until you release your mod. Your mod is very, very appreciated. Thank you for all of your work!

Thank you nik mond! One of my favorites!

Baron, your uniform mods are absolutely art. Thank you for your hard work!

Bil, I hope you and Greenasjade get some kind of money out of this, because I have never bought these games before but bought it after reading your AAR's. That was the only reason I bought the game. I thank you sir.