I was certain Frances Quinn Hunter wasn’t my baby, I'd contact Barry Scheck, Professor of Law and Director, Innocence Project, at Yeshiva University’s Cardozo School of Law.
Scheck is arguably America’s leading attorney in the area of forensic applications of DNA technology
I’d ask Scheck to help me make available in the most transparent and reliable way possible a sample of my DNA for use by a DNA testing firm he’d recommend.
I’d ask him for recommendations as to the best way to approach the baby’s mother, Rielle Hunter, to secure her cooperation in obtaining a sample of the baby’s DNA in the most transparent and reliable way possible so Scheck could arrange to have it tested by the same lab he’d recommended test my DNA.
The lab would, of course, match the DNA samples to determine whether I could be the father.
I’d ask Scheck whether once he had the lab’s report eliminating me as the father, he’d hold a news conference to make the announcement and answer reporters’ questions about how the DNA testing had been conducted. I’d be happy for the lab director to be at the news conference to answer questions.
I’d assure Scheck I’d pay all reasonable fees he and the lab charged.
I’d ask that they perform the services as quickly as possible.
What would you do if you had John Edwards’ financial resources, a public reputation to consider, and, what should matter most to you, a wife you’ve repeatedly told the public you love?
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
IF I WAS JOHN EDWARDS AND
Posted by JWM at 3:18 PM
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6 comments:
Good post. On the other hand, if I were John Edwards and the "love child" were mine, I'd be avoiding the issue and refusing to answer any questions. What other choice would I have? I would also appreciate that my chums in the mainstream media were running interference for me. They're so considerate....
Tarheel Hawkeye
If I were John Edwards I would have kept my pants zipped and remained true and faithful to my wife. That being said, if I were the John Edwards who has found himself in the pickle that currently exists, I would call a press conference (after I had contacted Mr. Schweck) stating that I would undergo said DNA testing in order to put the scurrilous rumors to rest and then I would announce that I plnnned to sue the National Enquirer for every cent they had plus some and that the money I would recieve (since I had been faithful to my wife) would be spent to better the lives of those illegitimate children whose fathers never step up and acknowledge paternity either by word or by financial deed. Of course, that is assuming that Edwards is indeed a victim of a cruel hoax.
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John:
If I were John Edwards, I would be busy squirreling away funds to avoid the litigation awards which are surely coming.
The other part of this puzzle that no one seems to have looked at is whether this is the first and only dalliance. Is it conceivable that this was the only girlfriend? The country really needs a Bill Clinton redux.
Ken
Dallas
If I were John Edwards I wouldn't come forward. Would you want people to think that you were such a poor lover that Rielle Hunter had Andrew Young was hiding in the woodpile?
If you were Andrew Young's wife, what would you be doing? Perhaps going along for the money he's being paid to take the rap or angry that your husband was willing to take the rap and drag you through the mud doing it. This woman has some serious issues worthy of analysis as well.
John:
At some point Andrew Young will have to admit he is not the child's father. To continue with that charade would make him look like the village idiot. I don't think he will continue to support the fabrication.
The house of cards is beginning to fall. It won't be long.
Ken
Dallas
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