Well, Ken, regardless of what I was taught in middle school history, I
agree.  From the outset, the colonists never desired a central gov't that
could over-ride state laws.  Folks' allegiance was to their home state, not
the Federal gov't.  Why else would Robert E. Lee have anguished over his
decision to lead the Army of Northern Virginia against his own in the war?
He fought side-by-side with those New England boys in the Mexican War.  He
only agreed to join the Confederacy because his allegiance to Virginia was
stronger.  As you said, though, the victor has the option of writing the
historical account of the conflict.

Kyle

(Ken, you and I both know the Southrons will rise again.  LOL)

-----Original Message-----
From: ken barber [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2003 2:17 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: civil war, was re. earthquake


well kyle, you and i know that the south was right.
again if the states controled the feds instead of the
other way around, this too would not be happening.

--- "Cleveland, Kyle E." <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Mike-
>
> There is incredible accountability at the state and
> local level for
> reception of federal funds.