Some of the harshest criticism of Lincoln comes from his use of the word "nigger" which is used as additional evidence of his racism. ... These contradictions would be involved in Lincoln's evolving thoughts on how to come about stopping the expansion of the slavery in America as he thought them to be created equal, citing the Declaration of Independence, but thought it unrealistic as even opponents of slavery in the North were absolutely opposed to a full integration of freed slaves, or viewed integration, at least, quite skeptically. ... As a result Lincoln opposed any further...

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