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Subject: Re: [HARRIS-DNA] Christine Boyette
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 22:42:58 EST



Harriett,

Thank you for the kind words.

I think there are many reasons why a relative should be honored to provide a
simple DNA test for all of his relatives, living, as well as those passed on
and as yet unborn.

You might say to the Pharmacist that the test is painless, takes only about
two minutes and is relatively inexpensive, when one considers the immense
amount of valuable information it includes, which is vital, if we are to
understand the truth of our ancestry and be sure we are following the correct
ancestral trail.

You might appeal to his compassionate and medical nature, in that a DNA test
that provides proof of ancestry can also provide information of hereditary
illnesses or disease, which could be prevented for those living now and for
future generations. It could provide information of longevity and of the
probability of twin or multiple births within the bloodline. It could provide
information on a predisposition to certain outside influences which could cause
disease and other medical conditions, such as smoking or drinking or allergies
or any number of other conditions which affect individuals to a larger or
lessor degree depending upon their genes.

The only other thing that I could add is that it is really fascinating and
interesting to know who your ancestors were and that the DNA can provide the
proof needed to support the standard and basic research that we have all worked
so hard to complete. Why wouldn't anyone want to take this simple test, for
all of the rewards that the results provide, to so many people.

Good luck.

Sincerely,
James E. Hargraves

You might advise him of the vast number of his relatives, of whom,
desperately want to know who their ancestors are, and that he would be of much help to
all of them simply by providing a cheek swab, and that it should be an honor
for him to do so, and he would have the thanks of those passed on because
they would be alive in your memories, and he would have the thanks of those
still living because they would know who their ancestors were, as well as the
details of their lives and loves, and he would have the thanks of those
relatives yet unborn for all of the previous reasons, as well as the knowledge that
it was he who provided this valuable information through a simple act of
kindness to all of his relatives.


In a message dated 11/1/2005 11:41:57 AM Pacific Standard Time,
writes:

James:

How wonderful of you to make this offer to a fellow HARRIS relative. I have
been trying to get my HARRIS male relatives to participate but no luck. I
have provided lots of material on the subject of DNA Y-chromosome testing as
well as links to the site(s) and still no luck. One Harris relative is a
pharmacist who won't even discuss the subject of DNA testing despite the
fact that he is aware of how long we have searched and searched for our
immediate family's origin. I need advice on how to convince them to do this.

Harriet





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