Fred Borch's Opinion of Lincoln

[Rob Wick]

David,

If you want to know what Tarbell wrote, look it up yourself. Going on my memory, I don't ever remember reading anything about it in any of her work, but I wouldn't swear to it. As to whether or not she ever did, what would it prove? She wasn't infallible. She admitted that she made numerous mistakes in her writing and actually welcomed when people showed her to be wrong, because she wasn't afraid of correction.

I have never once accused you of approaching something dishonestly, and I resent your ad hominem attack on my honesty. I think you are wrong in most of what you write, but I accept that you sincerely believe it. Disagreeing with someone doesn't make your opponent dishonest. Maybe someday in your perfected reality, you might consider that.

Also, you don't seem to grasp that I'm not saying those who disagree with Lincoln's actions regarding the Dakota 38 are right. I'm saying that they have as much right to present an alternative viewpoint of Lincoln based on new evidence or a reconsideration of current evidence. That their position might make Lincoln look bad is completely irrelevant to any discussion. To you, it's the only thing that matters.

Best
Rob