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From: "Leo K. Barton" <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] Kincaid Surname DNA Project Plan
Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2001 14:16:30 -0700
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Peter

Has anyone stopped to think how easy it is for someone to acquire a persons DNA.
If someone really wanted to get our DNA they only need a small amount of saliva,
hair or bone to name a few of the items. Now think of all the people who have
access to this besides your doctor and his employees. Your barber or hairdresser,
dentist, waitress, manicurist and trash man. Or how about someone stealing your
used hankie? We could make a pretty sizable list if we needed to.

Leo

"Peter A. Kincaid" wrote:

> >I agree that the preponderance of evidence would "set in stone" the results
> >from a large study, but reliable conclusions can still be drawn from a
> small,
> >representative sampling of participants--if, as I say--the right combination
> >of participants take up the challenge.
>
> One fellow made an excellent point in that you won't get anywhere
> unless you get going. If one waits for the ideal conditions the
> opportunity may pass by. Thus, I have 10 in hand from a diverse
> group of Kincaids. Perhaps in time I'll bag a good sample size
> of open participants.
>
> I must note that I visited your Stidham site and found your presentation
> very useful.
>
> Best wishes!
>
> Peter A. Kincaid
> Fredericton, NB, Canada
>
> ==============================
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