If you never lived THERE or visited THERE how would you KNOW about how it is THERE?

Think about that the next time you critique life in the state of Georgia or disparage the leadership here. Once again it's time for a lesson in American History, though in the case of some here, it's a real waste of time and effort. Secession, is not treason. If it were, Davis and Stephens both would have been tried and convicted. Neither case was made even though both spent time in Federal custody. When Lee surrendered at Appomattox, the chance was obviously there to arrest him and make a case. It wasn't as we know. The authorities in the North had an itch they couldn't scratch because bringing up the issue of secession vs. treason was on shaky ground legally. It all remained that way until an 1867 decision of the US Supreme Court settled the problem. The only measure the Federals could exact short of crime and punishment was to concoct a "loyalty oath" which allowed a return to active citizenship for any who were willing to sign such. There must have been many. Many former Confederates became US Army officers in the post war military establishment. Some were governors, state legislators and YEP, even Congressmen. Some were American Ambassadors and others corporate executives. I have a suggestion. If we taught American History, Civics or Political Science instead of the mindless meanderings of Marx and Engels, we might be a little better off.