Re: virus: Hail Virus!

JakePrime@aol.com
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 17:48:19 EDT


In a message dated 98-06-17 00:09:23 EDT, you write:

<<At the beginning I must admit that you've chosen the best way to shut me up.
Please, try this in Polish, Russian or Ukrainian[?] - because language is my
only problem about this response.>>

My intent was never to shut you up. I understand that you have language
limits that you are working to expand. Fortunately, I have no more to add to
my position. My previous posts pretty well give a complete picture of my
position on race. I hope you get a chance to pick over them in detail. If I
can clarify any of it for you, do not hesitate to E-Mail me directly.

I am not part of the "anti-genetic" lobby. I very much accept the power of
genes. What I am opposed to is the rush to confirm cultural biases on the
basis of little or no actual genetic evidence. A lot of the genetic evidence
that is out there was not collected to study race. Race as a genetic concept
has not been established. A lot of studies that are based on racial
distinction do not have a genetic component.

I am sorry if I seemed agressive with you. Race is a touchy subject in this
country. I certainly don't want to shut anyone up on this subject, but I also
am not willing to quietly accept assumptions that people make about race.
Silence is often misinterpreted as agreement, and I don't want people to
misunderstand me on this subject.

I welcome your presence on this list.

-Jake