Tyrants of the past

[Axer NZ]

If I wanted to, I could Lincoln a tyrant if you really take into consideration how unconstitutional some of his actions were. He did suspend the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil war, along with the freedom of speech in subduing newspapers and anti-war protesters. Potentially, if he had not been assassinated by Booth, he may have been impeached by congress as they review some of his decisions.

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.

And it was only suspended in regard to prisoners taken by the military, so they could imprison civilians aiding the Confederates.