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Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves; and, under a just God, can not long retain it.
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In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free - honorable alike in what we give, and what we preserve. We shall nobly save, or meanly lose, the last best hope of earth. Other means may succeed; this could not fail. The way is plain, peaceful, generous, just - a way which, if followed, the world will forever applaud, and God must forever bless.
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Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.
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You think slavery is right and should be extended; while we think slavery is wrong and ought to be restricted. That I suppose is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.
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As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. Whatever differs from this, to the extent of the difference, is no democracy.
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Make of it what you will.
I don't think anyone could honestly argue that Lincoln was pro-slavery. Remember, the Southern States seceded upon his election based entirely on his publicly known anti-slavery stance.
Oh, and here's one more for you...
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Read my lips. No more taxes...
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:-)
Mr Mephisto