re: 5th Grade Social Studies: Abraham Lincoln

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quote: What in the hell do southern democrats living after Lincoln have to do with this teachers statements as perceived by my son? First, calm down. Your son needs to hear opposing ideologies, however, it's too early for his teacher to say what she did. To answer your question, the voters that comprise the parties have largely switched places.

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You keep saying this..the republicans who elected Lincoln are dead..I understand your points about segregation..but the fact is that isn't the only issue or even the primary issue TODAY. You are talking about events 50+ years in the past with your descriptions of the parties.