----- Original Message ----- From: <Kid4Ever@aol.com> To: <hoosiers@digital.net> Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 2:29 PM Subject: Re: Fw: [INRUSH] > I have replied and sent my thoughts...attached is my letter-anyone who feels > they are too busy to think of what to write, may use mine if they choose. > Just copy and paste and send. We may get alot more out if we all share our > letters so some may simply choose one to send. > My letter: > > Please stand behind and support NOT to close birth records. In a recent > article... "The Iowa State Department of Health, Vital Records Division, > would like to see all birth records less than 95 years old closed to the > public at the county level and have drafted a bill to this effect to be taken > up by the legislature." > > I do understand the concern due to fraud, however, we also owe this luxery of > keeping our history alive! Thank God for the dedicated citizens that want to > pass on our heritage and roots. Today's society has lost their focus and > interest of their community and heritage. This is one way, we as a community, > can do our duty to try and re-establish some sense of loyalty and love that > has been on the downslide for years! Did one every consider that by our work > to establish a closer family unit we are assisting in keeping crime down? > Check your statistics on how many citizens are now involved in Genealogy > before making a rash decision. The numbers are growing by leaps and bounds. > I am certain that you and your peers will listen to the people and make every > effort to work together. > > Sincerely, > > > > > Kid4EveR ;) >