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Entry: A Reply to Thomas DiLorenzo Link: http://www.takimag.com/sniperstower/article/a_reply_to_thomas_dilorenzo#24836 Post contents: I think Professor Havers’ suggestion that we might take Lincoln bashing too far is quite timely. Historical-mindedness is vital to cogent criticism of our managerial democracy, and awareness of the brutal and decivilizing actions taken under Lincoln’s authority should be kept alive. But re-fighting the Civil War in crummy right-wing webzines that no one reads is neither wise nor helpful. Nor can the world be organized solely by reference to “Lincoln idolaters” on the one hand and “people who agree with Tom DiLorenzo” on the other. I’ve read Professor DiLorenzo’s work with benefit. I see his point about Lincoln as dictator and paradigm-setter. But his demolition of Havers was disappointing, and did not address the matters Havers raised. Sent at: 2008 10 13