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["Lynda" <lurine AT softcom.net>]

Hmmm, so Sickle Cell, Huntington's, Tay Sacs, hemohilia, etc. are all caused 
by "horrible personal choices."  That's interesting.

Lynda
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Clansgian AT wmconnect.com>
> People use genetics as an excuse to dismiss their horrible personal 
> choices.
> But in reality even if you knew you were genetically predisoposed to this 
> or
> that, what difference would that make?   Health is optimized by a peaceful
> mind, good exercise (a code word for 'work'), and the best diet you can 
> get.
> This is true whether you have the genes of Superman or a sickly invalid.
>
> As has been pointed out, just looking at the same condition showing up in
> three generations of the same family doesn't do it.  Families also pass 
> down
> attitude and lifestyles.