I guess? It's not a distinction with a very compelling difference. (The 13th amendment is wrong, morally speaking, to do so.) > It reads much more like a pedan

I guess? It's not a distinction with a very compelling difference. (The 13th amendment is wrong, morally speaking, to do so.) > It reads much more like a pedantic nerd who wants to argue the technicalities of the rules rather than someone who's just itchin' to own some slaves. I think if you understood the context better you may feel differently.