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Originally Posted by
night driver
SAM2
Insofaras the KKK and their abuses, you might want to do a TAD bit more research. They were every bit as abusive, up to and including destroying at LEAST one whole town, as reputed.
I spent some time in VaBchVa with (much to my chagrin/displeasure) the son/grandson of some of the"leading lights" of the Klan in the 30's, 40's and 50's. They were even MORE abusive than a LOT of Northerners know. I can tell ya that the business end of a 12 ga looks like the frickin Holland Tunnel when an unstable backwoods redneck "Virginia Gentleman"* decides that you are a no-count Yankee who needs to be taught a lesson you can't unlearn.
Your stats on white vs non-white slaves ONLY works if one includes the early indentured servants in the Colonies.
* The operative def'n of "Virginia Gentleman" can be PC'd as "Having gotten his start on a black girl." Yah Walter was a Piece 'o Work. Because of him I know about lookin over my shoulder waitin for the "touch" on my bride, which got bought off but not without some serious discomfort.
I can only imagine the fear generated by the threat of unlearnable lessons.
That's the first time I''ve heard of the term "Virginia Gentleman".
I'll also defer to you on the stats.
Thanks.