re: The Worst Person From Each State

Burr claimed the shot buzzed his ear and struck a tree behind him. While some believe that story because his second backs it up, knowing Burr's reputation, I tend to side with those that account that Hamilton fire well above Burr as per their pre-duel agreement. Hamilton would have done well to waste his shot in the ground as was standard, then to rely on an agreement with Burr's people.

I could actually buy that Burr hit Hamilton by mistake, but at the end of the day, the result in terms of death and with regard to one's honor is the same without regard to malice or intent.