[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by margaretmattson

The Civil War was not started to end slavery. It was started because the southern states were the minority in the national government. The northern states outvoted them in nearly every issue. Not able to be fairly represented by the government, the southern states succeeded from the union and attempted to form a new country. Lincoln freed the slaves only when it was apparent the North was going to win the war.

Many if not all races have been taken (kidnapped) from their homes. You have to remember there was no machinery available to do the necessary work. In Roman times, Wars we're fought and the losers were taken as slaves, the pyramids in Egypt we're built by slaves, England not only enslaved blacks they enslaved Indians, ( both in USA and in India), Irish, and anyone who did not believe in Christianity. The Nazis stole Jews from their homes and gassed them, the Rusdians built a walk and locked up several Eastern European countries against their will, the list goes on and on! Every nationality has been subject to slavery, torment, and hatred.

Very true and well said. Better to have a freedom day to celebrate freedom for all instead of what we now have. Since my grandparents came here about 100 years ago what do I have to feel guilty about slavery in the US?