Comments on: “Paradox of Liberty” Tells the Other Side of Jefferson’s Monticello http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/2012/01/paradox-of-liberty-tells-the-other-side-of-jeffersons-monticello/ A new Smithsonian blog covering scenes and sightings from the Smithsonian museums and beyond. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 By: DKI http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/2012/01/paradox-of-liberty-tells-the-other-side-of-jeffersons-monticello/comment-page-1/#comment-9030 DKI Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:44:52 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/?p=25790#comment-9030 Why not put to use DNA? Why not put to use DNA?

]]> By: LB Samms http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/2012/01/paradox-of-liberty-tells-the-other-side-of-jeffersons-monticello/comment-page-1/#comment-9017 LB Samms Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:52:24 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/?p=25790#comment-9017 There is no evidence on either side of the argument concerning whether or not Thomas Jefferson fathered any of the Hemings children, according to a recent study published by a group of iminent presidential scholars. So, why does the Smithsonian not include both sides in reporting on this controversial subject? The answer is that the Smithsonian no longer follows the truth wherever it may lead, but is beholden to political correctness and special interests. There is no evidence on either side of the argument concerning whether or not Thomas Jefferson fathered any of the Hemings children, according to a recent study published by a group of iminent presidential scholars. So, why does the Smithsonian not include both sides in reporting on this controversial subject? The answer is that the Smithsonian no longer follows the truth wherever it may lead, but is beholden to political correctness and special interests.

]]> By: Herbert Barger http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/2012/01/paradox-of-liberty-tells-the-other-side-of-jeffersons-monticello/comment-page-1/#comment-9016 Herbert Barger Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:19:15 +0000 http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/?p=25790#comment-9016 Monticello, originator of this display along with a similar display at Monticello and their guest video indicate that Thomas Jefferson not only fathered one Hemings child but possibly ALL. There is NO proof of this whatsoever and both Monticello and Smithsonion should REMOVE those charges from their film and displays. The American public does not need inaccurate displays of this sort. See web pages: www.tjheritage.org and www.jeffersondnastudy.com for FULL details of this DNA Study and read book reviews about those inaccurate accusations. One of the books is a recent full study of the DNA tests in "The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy: Report of the Scholars Commission". There are others exposing this inaccurate portrayal of Mr. Jefferson. The public deserves better from these organizations which use some taxpayer funding. Herbert Barger Founder, Thomas Jefferson Heritage Society Monticello, originator of this display along with a similar display at Monticello and their guest video indicate that Thomas Jefferson not only fathered one Hemings child but possibly ALL.

There is NO proof of this whatsoever and both Monticello and Smithsonion should REMOVE those charges from their film and displays. The American public does not need inaccurate displays of this sort.

See web pages: http://www.tjheritage.org and http://www.jeffersondnastudy.com for FULL details of this DNA Study and read book reviews about those inaccurate accusations. One of the books is a recent full study of the DNA tests in “The Jefferson-Hemings Controversy: Report of the Scholars Commission”. There are others exposing this inaccurate portrayal of Mr. Jefferson.

The public deserves better from these organizations which use some taxpayer funding.

Herbert Barger
Founder, Thomas Jefferson Heritage Society

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