Adrian,

Setting aside your personal attacks, I strongly suggest that you read 
"Jefferson's Women" by John Kukla and acquaint yourself with the broader 
picture of Jefferson's relationships with women to the extent they are 
documented in his writings and the writings of others. It will open your 
eyes to the reality of the man you seem to consider a saint.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't believe you are arguing from the 
position of having read Ms. Gordon-Reed's book.
You seem to want to condemn her without reading what she actually wrote.

And, while you may have a point that mere presence does not make one a pimp, 
the fact that Jefferson was the OWNER of Sally Hemings and had legal control 
over all of her actions, makes his offering of her body to family members 
the act of a pimp.

Anne

Anne Pemberton
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