why i do not celebrate juneteenth...

like any politricktian, lincoln did whatever he felt was politically advantageous to him. here are some quotes:

“I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the states where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.” – Abraham Lincoln in his first debate with Stephen Douglas in the campaign for the United States Senate at Ottawa, Illinois on August 21st of 1858.

“Wrong as we think slavery is, we can yet afford to let it alone where it is, because that much is due to the necessity arising from its actual presence in the nation; but can we, while our votes will prevent it, allow it to spread into the national territories, and to overrun us here in these free states? If our sense of duty forbids this, then let us stand by our duty, fearlessly and effectively."
– Abraham Lincoln at Cooper Union on February 27th, 1860.

more quotes at http://afrospear.com/2008/02/18/quotations-from-abraham-lincoln/