Abraham Lincoln is not the greatest president

In just about every major survey of American presidents, Abraham Lincoln is listed as the greatest who ever lived. Yet in his own time many Americans hated him. Based upon your study in this course, do you believe Lincoln stands as one of the greatest if not the greatest American presidents or is he over-rated? Give at least 5 reasons why you believe the way you do and why these reasons are important. 

** Your answer should be (He is not the greatest president) .