Slavery a 'marginal issue'?

Perhaps to many of the Anglos who, even if they didn't hold slaves themselves, went along with it.

But certainly not to the 5000 or so slaves in what became Texas, not to mention the Mexican Tejanos and Comanche. If Texas had remained part of Mexico, they would have be free, at least free in their person and free to sell their labor or buy land.

I guess a reading of history depends a little on who you decide to cast your lot with. The 'white blindspot' emerges here, don't you think?

Masochist Gringo? I've been called many things over the years, but this is a new one! Considering the issue, I think I'll plead 'guilty as charged.'