Lincoln Movie - Your Reviews

[LincolnMan]

Here is a question regarding the movie: Why do you think Spielberg chose to include a scene in the movie showing Lincoln with the young Union Officer (and the other gentlemen)-apparently in a bedroom-as if Lincoln had slept with him (them?)? Do you think it was some sort of "wink" to those claiming Lincoln was gay? Do you think it was necessary to even have the scene? It seem a bit distracting for me. Anyone else puzzled by it?