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Re: La belle province
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:47:51 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> > > The US Civil War was at least partly about separatism.
> >
> > True, but the US was hardly even partly democratic at the time (except on
> > paper)!
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> Less democratic, yes. Less free (at least in the free states anyway)?
> Arguable.
Sure the free states were more free, if you were a white male (and a
landowner, IIRC).
But in terms of personally restrictive laws, I suppose you're correct.
Dave!
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