The Physical Lincoln

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(07-28-2013 07:59 PM)Anita Wrote:  You make an excellent point with Lincoln and what Soto is attempting to do. I was referring more to the three boys whom he says died young from MEN2b. He uses the lumps on the lips to show they had inherited it from Lincoln, but I don't see a multitude of "observable characteristics" in the boys and there's no verified photo of Eddie.

But I'm not a doctor or a medical researcher. I will follow this topic-it's fascinating- but will stay out of the opinion business. Thanks, Anita

I believe the multitude of "observable characteristics" are only of Lincoln himself.

Dr. Sotos is positing a genetic disorder, so there must be somebody else in Lincoln's family who had it: either an ancestor or a descendant. But there is precious little to go on with respect to Lincoln's mother and his sons, so Sotos must emphasize whatever there is.