The cited web pages will completely explain the questions posed. It was a
completely amateur study with various agendas kicking in, I know, I worked with
Dr. Foster on the study.

Herb Barger

"Bodman, James" wrote:

> Dr. Bain,
>
> Because physical evidence does not lie, would you please explain how the DNA
> sample was collected, identified and analyzed as well as the exact purpose
> of this DNA study?
>
> Thank you.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: Jefferson-Hemings-Woodson DNA Study
>
> This argument is unfortunately based on emotion rather than solid fact.  It
> disappoints me (an average citizen, not a professional historian, with an
> intense interest in history, and a hefty library to account for it!) that
> there are so many academics willing to argue from emotion, and perhaps,
> preconceived prejudices.  No one here is denying the fact of slavery.  That
> is indeed a fact of history.  To me, the Jefferson-Hemings issue is a
> difficult one.  Truth is truth, but sometimes this is elusive.  Piecing
> together evidence is part of my job on occasion (forensics do occur in
> veterinary pathology).  The pieces of evidence that are available to us on
> this issue under discussion remain somewhat unclear.  Why can't people agree
> on that point?  It is clear that this is an emotionally charged issue and
> some individuals have a button that has been pushed.
>
> Enough said.  I return to the sidelines to watch.
>
> Fairfield T. Bain, DVM
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