The South wanted slaves to count as full persons for voting purposes. The North wanted them to count as 3/5. Is this because the North thought less of blacks than the South? No. It is because the North was so against slavery they wanted the practice to end. Counting slaves as full persons would have empowered the South, further entrenching the establishment of slavery. Look it up.
Lesson: things are not always as they seem on their face. I urge you to think deeply and always consider the money trail. Don’t accept or tout simplistic answers.
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15 (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version).
Notes From Real Life 