My opinion: We are Neanderthals that assimilated with moderns.
"We" ? You mean Freepers?
Actually W nominated some Neanderthals for the federal bench according to our beloved RATs.
That's what I think. I think the Neanderthals don't get enough respect.
I agree completely-the Neanderthals were assimilated the same as other tribes/races have been over time-there is likely a bit of Neanderthal in practically everyone with european ancestry.