New book coming out exploring if Lincoln was gay.

[Rob Wick]

Gene,

All I'm saying is that the essence of scholarship is that one maintain an open mind combined with a healthy dose of skepticism. When Lewis and I first started our discussion, I hadn't read the book. As I went on, I felt it unfair to criticize it based (as I freely admit I did) on both Gannett and Tripp's being gay as well and wanting Lincoln to be. That said far more about me than it did about the book. Therefore, I bought a copy (used, since it was out of print) and read it. Not only did I feel confident in my original reaction, but I then had evidence and factual analysis to back it up. No one can force another to do something they don't want to do, and I accept your decision not to read it, but I respectfully disagree with it.

Best
Rob