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-----Original Message-----
From: Herbert Barger [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 7:49 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Jefferson-Hemings-Woodson DNA Study
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-----
> From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:09 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> 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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