I have had people seem concerned that their DNA would be stored in some secret data bank for identity purposes, or be used to clone them or something. Nancy ------- I was never lost, but I was bewildered once for three days. --Daniel Boone On Mar 5, 2009, at 4:45 PM, byron bowman wrote: > On Mar 5, 2009, at 2:34 PM, KAREN DALE wrote: >> ... Hooray for DNA! .... [and in conclusion] ... A great tool-- >> even when it gives us surprises. >> >> > > Karen, > I agree completely, but I have repeatedly met with passive > resistance when I have urged male Bowman relatives (and potential > Bowman relatives) to provide samples for DNA analysis. > At first I was puzzled by the reluctance of men to have their > DNA analyzed, but when I delved into my feelings, I began to > suspect that the reluctance may be due to a subconscious (or even > conscious) anxiety that the results may reveal a different ancestry > than expected ("give surprises"). There may also be fears that the > stored samples may at a later time be analyzed for unintended > purposes. > Regards, > Byron Bowman > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the > instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html