I Have a Few Questions

[J. Beckert]

I agree 100%, Rob, but to apply 21st. century morals to the 18th. or 19th. century standards just doesn't ring true. Not every slave was mistreated or subjected to violence. Slavery, no matter how much of a sin it was, was a way of life. Booth's statement that it was the greatest blessing that God ever bestowed on a favored nation actually rang true for some slaves, when you consider their alternatives. Not all - or even most - I'll give you that - but look at the Hemmings case. It's not a "one size fits all" by any means.

Spit out the granola, son.....that stuff messes up your thinkin'. (I'm kidding!)